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Ottawa County Farmland Fight Heads to Vote on 100 MW Battery Plant

Blendon Township’s planning commission is likely to vote Nov. 18 on Key Capture Energy’s proposal for a 100-megawatt battery storage plant on 14 acres of rural Ottawa County land beside an electrical substation off 88th Avenue near Polk Street. The proposal has drawn concern from nearby residents about fire, noise and the effects of locating the facility near prime farmland, while supporters point to its potential role in grid reliability.

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Republican Joe Moss wins Michigan's 89th House District seat

Hudsonville Republican Joe Moss defeated Allendale Democrat Meegan Zickus for state representative in Michigan’s 89th District. The 40-year-old Moss is currently an Ottawa County commissioner and cofounder of the conservative Ottawa Impact organization. He also owns multiple technology companies. Fifty-four-year-old Zickus is a bioethics professor at Grand Valley State...

Allendale, MI · 3d

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7 Things Michigan Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

You leave a winter wreath on a loved one’s grave and expect to see it on your next visit. But Michigan cemeteries set their own rules, and some let staff clear items away without telling the family. Here’s what Michigan cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling you....

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West Side neighbors fear new apartments will worsen parking struggles

A proposed 231-unit apartment project has some West Side residents concerned about parking, as neighbors say nearby development has already strained available spaces.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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Pilot program in West Michigan counties hopes to simplify legal process in domestic cases

A new pilot program approved by the Michigan Supreme Court is changing how domestic-related cases are handled. Kent County is one of the four counties trying the new program that looks to simplify the legal process.

Kent County, MI · 1d

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Knapp Street neighbors want slower speeds; road commission says no for now

Grand Rapids neighbors on Knapp Street have signed a petition to slow traffic in order to increase safety. However, the Kent County Road Commission says any changes could actually make things worse.

Kent County, MI · 1d

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Wyoming Democrat John Fitzgerald Routs GOP Challenger in 83rd District

State Rep. John Fitzgerald, a Wyoming Democrat, has won a second term representing Michigan's 83rd House District, defeating Republican challenger Cindy Ramirez by a decisive 62.5% to 37.5% margin. The district stretches across Wyoming and into parts of Grand Rapids, and the race wrapped up early Wednesday morning when the Associated Press called it at 12:21 a.m.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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I-96 lanes reopen between Grand Rapids and Lansing

The Michigan Department of Transportation reopened all I-96 lanes and ramps between Bliss Road and Sunfield Highway Friday.

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Grand Rapids Comptroller sues city over reduced duties, then loses reelection

Incumbent Max Frantz lost a bid for reelection to David Bulkowski for Grand Rapids Comptroller – a position that serves as a public watchdog over the city’s financial operations. Bulkowski is an attorney and the executive director of nonprofit Disability Advocates of Kent County. His platform focused on...

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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Peter Boogaart: Reflections on Ottawa County land use

"I encourage the commissioners, as interveners before the MPSC, to support construction of the solar project, insist that local questions are answered, demand full transparency and ask that the MPSC direct the parties to engage in mutually beneficial negotiations," columnist Peter Boogaart writes. EDITOR'S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed...

Ottawa County, MI · 2d

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Historic Grand Rapids church to be demolished under proposed westside housing plan

Founded by Irish immigrants in 1870, Saint James Catholic Church on Bridge Street held its last mass in 2022. It closed due to declining attendance, priest shortages and mounting repair costs. Now, The Diocese of Grand Rapids has agreed to sell the vacant property to investment firm Beckett Industries. “They've...

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Democrat Joseph McClusky Flips Holland-Area House Seat Held by GOP for Decades

Democrat Joseph McClusky declared victory Tuesday night over Republican incumbent Nancy DeBoer in the race for Michigan House District 86, a seat covering Holland and parts of Ottawa and Allegan counties that Republicans have controlled for decades. The win, if it holds, would mark a rare partisan flip in a district DeBoer carried comfortably just two years ago.

Holland, MI · 3d

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Health officials issue ‘all clear’ after mercury spill in Hastings

Days after a mercury spill was reported at a Hastings factory, the county health department has issued an all clear message, allowing the building to reopen.

Hastings, MI · 2d

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List: Free Thanksgiving 2026 meals in West Michigan

Several organizations and restaurants are offering free Thanksgiving meals to their communities across West Michigan.

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Grand Rapids Catholic Central football playoffs in jeopardy

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A judge will issue a ruling Monday, Nov. 9, that could end or extend the Grand Rapids Catholic Central football team’s quest for a state championship. Noah Zainea, a football player, won a temporary restraining order last week after the Michigan High School Athletic Association disqualified the Cougars for allegedly using an ineligible player during the regular season.

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DTE Energy opens Fish Creek Solar Park in Michigan

The Fish Creek Solar Park near Sheridan, Mich., owned and operated by DTE Energy, is now operational, the company reported. The 132-megawatt facility, which came… The post DTE Energy opens Fish Creek Solar Park in Michigan appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

Sheridan, MI · 2d

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Officials pleased with final budget for Holland Recreation Center

Officials approved a $25.6 million budget for the new Holland Recreation Center during a meeting Nov. 4. “That's under what we had originally talked to you about, (and) way under the nervous numbers we were getting to,” said Assistant City Manager Matt Van Dyken. “... (We are) very happy with the way the bids came back.” Holland City Council also voted to amend a contract with Lakewood Construction and authorized the City Manager’s Office to approve change orders of up to $50,000. “We do not plan on coming back with an increase to this budget,” Van Dyken said. “I actually think we may be able to find some value that we can take back out of this budget.” The approvals are the latest step in a monthslong process. In July, officials approved $22 million in capital improvement bonds for the development. That's in addition to a $5 million donation from the Heeringa Estate. More: Holland City Council approves recreation center bonds up to $22M In September, councilmembers approved a $1.089 million early site work package covering the preparation needed to support the building’s structure. The 83,000-square-foot recreation center is planned on Fairbanks Avenue near Hope College’s Ray and Sue Smith

Holland, MI · 2d

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West Michigan families plan ahead for holiday spending

As folks begin preparing for the end-of-year holidays, some are finding ways to bring in extra income, while others are adjusting their holiday shopping plans to make their budgets go further.

Michigan · 1d

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