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East Lansing is Weighing a Six-Figure Fine Over Trees Cut Down Near Coleman Road

The East Lansing City Council is weighing a fine that could exceed $150,000 against a real estate agent accused of illegally cutting down trees at 2982 E. Coleman Road in northwest East Lansing. Brandon Green, co-owner of the properties, said the fine would sink his planned rental housing project, while...

East Lansing, MI · 1d
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Lansing State Journal

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Lansing City Council OKs tax deal for 440 apartments to boost housing

LANSING — A local local landlord, property developer and entrepreneur's work to make a name for himself in distressed real estate seems to be paying off. The Lansing City Council unanimously approved on Nov. 9 four 15-year workforce housing development incentives for Simtob Management Investment, about three years after the city settled a lawsuit with the company intended to bring the red-tagged Holmes Apartments complex into code compliance. The incentives are PILOTs, or payments in lieu of taxes agreements, which are often used by cities for certain housing developments. They are put in place as an alternative to a property owner paying traditional property taxes. The Lansing company will pay a total of about $205,000 for four apartment buildings in 2027 rather than their normal share of property taxes for Baltic Flatz, 916 W. Cavanaugh Road; Carolina Flatz, 4318 Pleasant Grove Road; Pacific Flatz, 1401 E. Kalamazoo St., and Ventnor Flatz, 1115 Dorchester Circle. In 2027, the four properties would have otherwise had a tax bill of about $713,000. City officials said the payment will increase every year and Simtob Management will have to submit annual audits to the city. If the company doesn't pay its bill, it will have

Lansing, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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I-96 project in Ionia County ‘on time and under budget’

The project to rebuild I-96 between Bliss Road and Sunfield Road in Ionia County is "on time and under budget," according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Ionia County, MI · 1d

WILX-TV

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Housing group calls for halt to Lansing encampment clearing

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - A housing advocacy group is calling on the city of Lansing to halt a planned clearing of an encampment near Center Street on Nov. 12. The Mid-Michigan Tenant Resource Center said in a Nov. 11 news release that the encampment is behind O’Leary Paint Shop. The group said about 15 people live there, primarily older adults with disabilities.

Lansing, MI · 7h
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Lowell officials optimistic about downtown pedestrian safety improvements

Efforts to improve pedestrian safety in downtown Lowell are gaining momentum, with city officials reporting a more receptive response from the Michigan Department of Transportation following a recent meeting about potential traffic-calming measures. During the Monday, Nov. 2 Lowell City Council meeting, City Manager Mike Burns provided an update on...

Lowell, MI · 1d

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Mid-Michigan marks Veterans Day with special events

Wednesday is Veterans Day, and the city of St. Johns is hosting its annual Veterans Day Parade in remembrance and honor of local military veterans. The holiday parade is set to begin at 11 a.m. near the Clinton County Courthouse and will end at Veterans Memorial Park. St. Johns' marketing...

Lansing, MI · 1d

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MyMichigan Health Welcomes New Pediatrician in Alma

ALMA, Mich. – Families in Gratiot County and surrounding communities have expanded access to pediatric care as MyMichigan Health welcomes Zahraa Kassem, M.D., to MyMichigan Pediatrics in Alma. Dr. Kassem provides comprehensive pediatric care for children from infancy through adolescence, with a commitment to delivering compassionate, family-centered care and...

Alma, MI · 2d

Country Herald

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Michigan Porch Pirate Warning as Christmas Nears in Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo

Residents are encouraged to watch doorsteps and protect holiday packages as November deliveries increase.

Michigan · 1d

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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 · 14h

WILX-TV

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Radiothon to help Michigan kids get new boots ahead of winter

Footprints of Michigan and Townsquare Media Lansing are partnering for a special day of giving on Friday to help keep Mid-Michigan children and teens warm this winter.

Michigan · 12h

CBS Detroit

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Michigan agriculture officials consider limiting 5 invasive plant species

Michigan agriculture officials are considering whether to limit two invasive plant species as prohibited and three others as restricted.

Michigan · 15h

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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 · 2d

The Holland Sentinel

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Holland to consider site plan for hotel at former People's State Bank

The Sentinel is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays and updated online Mondays. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information. Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, Nov. 9-13: Ottawa County Finance and Administration Committee : 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex The agenda includes: Consideration of a motion to approve and forward to the full board a request from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office to add one additional road patrol deputy position to support Georgetown Township at a total cost of $218,386, to be paid by Georgetown Township Consideration of a motion to approve and forward to the full board a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon for a new records management system for the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Consideration of a motion to approve and forward

Holland, MI · 2d

The Holland Sentinel

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MSA Lakeshore completes massive expansion in Holland

MSA Lakeshore has completed a 54,150-square-foot indoor expansion and more than tripled in size from three acres to ten acres at 12429 Ransom St. in Holland Township. The full expansion includes 27,000 square feet of indoor turf space, a 13,000-square-foot indoor hard court for basketball and volleyball, a 91,500-square-foot outdoor turf field, a new concession area, expanded parking and outdoor restroom facilities. The indoor hard court includes friction- and force-reduction technology meant to enhance athlete comfort and help prevent injuries, according to MSA (Michigan Sports Academies). MSA purchased the building , formerly Lakeshore Athletic Center, in 2022. The project has resulted in a center unlike anything the community has seen before, according to Building Manager Scott Redman. “With the addition of the indoor turf field, long winter months will be much more enjoyable for enthusiasts in the world of soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball, softball and any other sport you can play on grass,” Redman wrote in an email to The Sentinel. More: Plans to triple the size of MSA Lakeshore take step forward in Holland Township Redman called the construction process an “interesting journey” because the expansion was built on what had previously been vacant land. “The business did remain

Holland, MI · 1d

The Holland Sentinel

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Lakeshore businesses want to grow, but need more employees

During an annual survey from Lakeshore Advantage , business executives indicated improved sales numbers but a continued lack of necessary workforce in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. The economic development agency interviewed 140 executives representing the region's primary employers (which total close to 700). The main takeaways from this year's report included: Higher-than-average household incomes: The median household income is $90,502 in Ottawa County and $83,283 in Allegan County, both higher than the state median of $72,875 and national median of $80,734. Growth for employment and GDP: The five-year employment growth rate for the lakeshore region (8.9%) outpaces the state (7.3%), although the national level remains slightly higher at 9.4%. The region’s five-year GDP growth of 15.8% also outpaces the state level of 14% but is lower than the national level of 18.5%. Improved sales numbers: In total, 56.8% of companies surveyed reported an increase in sales, up from 48.5% in 2025. Of the remaining companies, 37.4% said sales remained stable and only 5.8% reported decreasing sales. Improved expansion outlook: More than 35% of surveyed companies reported plans to expand in the next three years, up from 33% in 2025 but still lower than 2024 (37.6%) and 2023 (48.1%). Those numbers

Allegan County, MI · 2d

Detroit Sports Nation

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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 · 2d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Spring Lake Village considers sound system to address cormorant problem

Spring Lake officials now have a plan to address a growing colony of double-crested cormorants blamed for property damage and waste near Village Cove Marina.

Spring Lake, MI · 2d

MLive

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Whitmer highlights upgrades at $62.9M Grand Rapids veterans home ahead of holiday

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Grand Rapids ahead of Veterans Day to highlight changes in veterans care and resources available across Michigan.

Grand Rapids, 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 · 1d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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West Side leaders eye improvements to Grand Rapids underpasses

As plans to install three new gateway arches get underway, west side neighborhood leaders are now turning their attention to improving the look and walkability of area underpasses.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d