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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
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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
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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 · 3d
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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

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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

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Saxons downed by Bulldogs in district semifinals

Ionia is on to the regional finals tonight in Charlotte. The Bulldogs’ postseason journey started against the Saxons in the district semifinals at Lakewood Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Ionia varsity volleyball team ended the season for the Hastings girls with a 25-13, 25-12, 25-9 victory in the MHSAA Division...

Hastings, MI · 1d

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Michigan High School Football Powerhouse Kicked Out of Playoffs Following Court Ruling

Grand Rapids Catholic Central has been removed from Michigan's Division 5 football playoffs following a court ruling in favor of the MHSAA.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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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

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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

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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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Bulldog attacks more efficient than Vikings’ in district final

It’s a good line at driving school, at the end of a Sturgill Simpson chorus, and on the volleyball court. It boiled down to the Bulldogs putting the ball down between the lines much better Thursday as the Ionia varsity volleyball team took a three-set win over the Lakewood girls in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Lakewood High School.

Ionia, MI · 1d

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Christmas Through Lowell is Coming to Town

Marking its 34th year, Christmas Through Lowell stands as one of the largest events in the area, and it’s coming to town the weekend of Nov. 20, 21, and 22. The three-day holiday shopping extravaganza is expected to feature an all-time high amount of 85 participating locations, and a predicted 400-plus vendors.

Lowell, MI · 2d

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Kilwins in Gaslight Village shuts doors

After nine years of serving ice cream, chocolate and other treats, the Kilwins location in East Grand Rapids has closed for good.

East Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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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

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As holidays season nears, Kent Co. nonprofit seeks donations for families in need

Nonprofit organization, Closet of Hope, is collecting donations for foster and adoptive families leading up to the holiday season.

Wyoming, MI · 19h

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Lowell Twp Planning Recap: Noise at Fairgrounds, Postponed Zoning Request

The Lowell Charter Township Planning Commission met in the Lowell Middle School auditorium for an hour and 44 minutes on Monday night for their regular monthly meeting. All commissioners were present, and it was the first meeting for Thomas Gussiaux, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the commission last month.

Lowell, MI · 2d