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1360 The Ticket

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Plainwell 7 Brew Shares Opening Date, And Another Michigan Location May Be Coming Soon

A new 7 Brew is getting ready to open in Plainwell, and a Facebook post has Southwest Michigan wondering if Sturgis is next.

Plainwell, MI · 7h

The Holland Sentinel

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Holland cafe cited for containers of moldy strawberries

Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Sentinel publishes regular reports on “priority” violations — ones that could directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness, as well as corrective measures taken. The Sentinel also reports on “priority foundation” violations — ones that could lead to a priority violation. The health department notes “core” violations, but The Sentinel only reports on those if there’s a significant accumulation at a single eatery or the inspection noted more serious violations. All reports are available at miottawa.org/health/environmental/food-services . Biggby Coffee 4676 32nd Ave. in Hudsonville Priority: Numerous items were holding at 44-47 degrees for an unknown amount of time in the squat cooler near the espresso machine, including milk, half-and-half, cold foam, whipped cream and oat milk. To correct, staff members discarded the foods. Core: The squat cooler near the espresso machine wasn't working properly The stir sticks were being stored in a hot well with water at 122 degrees between usage The squat cooler

Holland, MI · 1d

wgvunews.org

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Focus West Michigan 11-9-26: Anna's House Lawsuit

Grand Rapids-based Anna's House restaurants face a federal class action lawsuit from former employees claiming wage theft, developers of a Wyoming apartment complex want to shift its occupancy model from for-rent to for-sale, the Salvation Army in Kent County is starting its annual Christmas Campaign this week, Law Enforcement Torch Run leaders gathered in Grand Rapids to think of ways to improve the event, the newborn found dead at the Electric Forest Music Festival has been laid to rest.

Grand Rapids, MI · 4d
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Treat Yourself To The Best Steak Of Your Life At This Unassuming Michigan Restaurant

There’s a building in Holland, Michigan that looks like it might sell farm equipment or maybe tractor parts. Instead it’s hiding some of the best steak you’ll ever put in your mouth, and that is a beautiful kind of trickery. Let’s talk about Crazy Horse Steak House,...

Holland, MI · 4d
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FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Jenison High School club meeting won’t go ahead after flyer draws backlash

A student club meeting at Jenison High School won’t go ahead as scheduled after an online flyer asking “Are Muslims bad news for America?” drew backlash from neighbors and the local Muslim community.

Jenison, MI · 1d

wktvjournal.org

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Volunteers and donors rebuild Kentwood family’s home Friday after house sat for over a year; fireworks accident to blame

After a large amount of time had passed, a fireworks accident that partially burned down a Kentwood family’s home is now getting rebuilt due to a labor of love with volunteers and donors. A year-and-a-half had passed since the home at 1855 Tradewinds caught fire during Memorial Day Weekend...

Kentwood, MI · 2d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Portillo's restaurant planned for Kentwood on 28th Street

Popular Chicago-style food chain Portillo's is planned for Kentwood near Woodland Mall. City leaders are set to meet Tuesday night to discuss the proposed location at 3119 28th Street.

Kentwood, MI · 3d

hastingsbanner.com

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Otto’s Turkey Farm: 180 years and six generations

There was a time when nearly every country road in Barry County was lined with family farms. Dairy cattle grazed in the pastures, chickens scratched around the barnyard, and the changing seasons determined much of the farmer’s daily routine. Farming was not simply an occupation but a way of life, and the family farm was often handed down from one generation to the next. Today, many of those farms have disappeared, their barns stand empty or their fields have since been converted into residential developments. Yet, here and there, we find remarkable exceptions where the land remains in the hands of descendants of the original pioneer settlers. One such example is Otto’s Turkey Farm, located at 7640 West State Road near Middleville, where the same family has been farming for 180 years.

Barry County, MI · 1d

The Holland Sentinel

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Back 40 BBQ expands menu, plans to open food trailer

Back 40 BBQ has expanded beyond smoked pretzels, adding barbecue, smoked cream cheese dips and plans for a food trailer heading into 2027. The family-owned business — run by Ryan DeCheney, his wife Holly, and their children Kaylin and Lily — has grown since a previous feature in July. The idea formed after a friend asked DeCheney whether he'd ever smoked hard pretzels. A lifelong passion for cooking (and a smoker he'd purchased the previous year) encouraged experimentation. The result was Back 40 BBQ, which recently released a holiday cranberry orange pretzel blend, adding to existing flavors garlic parmesan, maple bourbon and white cheddar jalapeno. The business also unveiled two smoked cream cheese dips (caramel apple pie and jalapeno popper) and had a soft launch during an event by Zomburgers. “The goal has always been to serve food,” DeCheney told The Sentinel. “That's my passion." The business now has a tent to serve chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, macaroni and cheese, maple bourbon coleslaw and more. The company caters events and offers corporate gift boxes. More: Holland family turns smoked pretzel hobby into full-time business DeCheney said the next natural step is opening a food trailer, which the family hopes

Holland, MI · 3d

The Detroit Free Press

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Michigan loses its only Bojangles location. What's happening

Bojangles, a "Southern chicken" chain, that opened its first Michigan location earlier this year has closed its doors. North Carolina-based Bojangles operates 850 restaurants in 20 states across the United States through the company and franchises. The only Michigan location, operated by Meritage Hospitality, closed the only restaurant in the state at 1730 28th St. in Wyoming. The restaurant is no longer listed on the Bojangles website and is shown as permanently closed in a Google search. The Bojangles opened on Feb. 3 this year. Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. , one of the nation’s largest restaurant operators, on Friday, Sept. 17, announced that it had voluntarily filed petitions for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan. Meritage, based at 45 Ottawa Ave. SW in Grand Rapids, had 314 Wendy’s, one Bojangles and five independently branded dining concepts across 15 states, according to a release about the bankruptcy filing. The Meritage website no longer lists Bojangles among its operations. “We are disappointed that our Grand Rapids restaurant has closed as a result of financial challenges facing Meritage Hospitality Group, the parent company of our franchisee, Chicken Ventures," the company said in a statement to the

Wyoming, MI · 3d

MLive

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DeVos-owned Harley-Davidson dealership moving to Grand Rapids suburb

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson will move from its Hudsonville location to a modernized facility in Wyoming next year, parent company Fox Outdoors announced. The dealership plans to relocate from 2977 Corporate Grove Drive in Hudsonville to 780 44th St. SW in Wyoming, just south of Grand Rapids. Construction is scheduled to begin in December, with the new location expected to open in spring 2027.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Michigan Bargain Hunters Love Exploring This Unique Resale Shop In Allegan

A shop that sells just about anything except clothes sounds like a dare. I believe that one rule tells you everything about the fun waiting inside. Old radio cabinets share space with doors, silverware sets, and wooden signs. Antique fish set pieces sit near kitchen tools and hobby wood. Then...

Allegan, MI · 2d

Housing Finance

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Affordable Housing Opens Next to Michigan Health Center

A 56-unit affordable housing community has opened adjacent to a health center in Wyoming, Michigan. Woda Cooper Cos. and Cherry Health collaborated on the development of Shea Ravines next to Cherry Health’s Wyoming Community Health Center. “Named in honor of our former CEO Chris Shea, Shea Ravines reflects his...

Wyoming, MI · 1d

hastingsbanner.com

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Always there for the finish

Unassuming, quiet, a consummate professional, and always with a camera and notebook in hand, Brett Bremer knows where he needs to be to get the best photos and always finds his way to the finish line for comments from coaches and student-athletes. He’s built a 25-year distinguished career as a newspaper photographer and writer working for The View Newspaper Group, formerly J-Ad Graphics.

Middleville, MI · 1d

The Holland Sentinel

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Zeeland West football vs Middleville in regional final - scouting report

The third week of the playoffs is here and the Holland area has just one high school team that advanced to the regional finals. Here is a look at the matchup in the MHSAA playoffs. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg at Zeeland West WHAT: Division 3 regional final WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 WHERE: Zeeland Stadium RECORDS: Zeeland West 9-2, Middleville 8-3 PLAYOFF APPERANCES: Zeeland West 22, Middleville 16 LAST WEEK: Zeeland West beat Battle Creek Central 48-12, Middleville beat St. Joseph 41-13 More: How Zeeland West powered way to district title over Battle Creek Central More: Zeeland West football rolls past Niles without star running back to advance LAST MEETING: Middleville won 2-0 in 2020 (COVID-19 forfeit) SERIES HISTORY: Middleville leads 1-0 SCOUTING REPORT: Middleville finished third in the OK Blue with a loss to conference champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central and another to East Grand Rapids by a single point. Along the way, the Trojans crushed Hamilton, Holland Christian and Northview. Its other loss was to Division 1 Byron Center (50-41). Quarterback Micah Dock. runs the offense that is run driven with the occasional pass. The Trojans rushed for 293 yards last week against St. Joseph. … There were

Zeeland, MI · 1d

97.9 WGRD

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Michigan Students Just Gave Their Classroom Fish the Best Name Ever

Slim Shady has some competition! Students at a Michigan high school are raising a lake sturgeon named Swim Shady, and this fish has a pretty important job ahead of him

Jenison, MI · 3d

westmichigannewspop.com

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Nonprofit connects families with holiday assistance

Heart of West Michigan United Way is connecting residents with resources to help make the holidays a little brighter, while also making it easier for community members to support their neighbors through its annual Holiday Giving and Volunteering Guide. From sponsoring a child's holiday gifts to volunteering at a community...

Kent County, MI · 2d

WWMT

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Grandville native to appear on Wheel of Fortune this week

A Grandville native will be on Wheel of Fortune this Wednesday. Curtis Kincy, Jr., a Costco cashier with a love for tennis, cooking and music, is bringing a lifetime of family tradition to the Wheel of Fortune stage. Economy: West Michigan's youngest home buyers find starting the American Dream challenging.

Grandville, MI · 3d

schoolnewsnetwork.org

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Two years after fire, new transportation facility opens

Wyoming — Following a two-year rebuild process, the district’s sparkling new transportation facility is officially open and operational. The building at 2181 Prairie Parkway SW replaces the former facility destroyed by fire on the same site in December of 2024. The new $7.5 million, 13,000-square-foot facility includes a...

Wyoming, MI · 2d

WWMT

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Amazing America: Holland keeps true to its Dutch roots

HOLLAND, Mich. — We know it as the place where tulips arrive with spring, but Holland's Dutch roots go beyond its colorful flowers. The city of 36,000 people has always held a fascination for its Dutch past, with practical architecture and vintage street lamps hanging above even its busiest shopping districts.

Holland, MI · 23h