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These 7 Small Town Michigan Restaurants Serve Meals So Good You Will Never Forget Them

Wondering where to find unforgettable meals in small town Michigan?. These 7 restaurants serve incredible dishes and lasting memories in settings you have to see for yourself. 1. The Southerner (Saugatuck) The Southerner introduces Southern flavors to the lakeside town of Saugatuck. You can spot its bright yellow exterior right...

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash closes both directions of M-89 in Allegan

ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Both directions of M-89 in Allegan shut down for a crash Monday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The crash happened on Marshall Street near Hubbard Street. Hudsonville: Funeral in honor of baby found dead at Electric Forest Festival held in Hudsonville. Further details...

Allegan, MI · 12h
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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 · 20h

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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.

Ottawa County, MI · 1d
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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 · 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 · 10h

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Ottawa County Public Health worker braves rollover crash to rescue trapped driver

OTTAWA COUNTY — What began as a routine drive back from a field inspection turned into a life-saving mission for Ottawa County Department of Public Health employee Curtis Critchlow, whose swift action following a rollover crash has earned him top honors for county customer service. Critchlow was en route...

Ottawa County, MI · 2d

The Holland Sentinel

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A colorful look at autumn in Holland and Saugatuck

"Holland In Photos," a series shot by Sentinel photographer Adam Vander Kooy, highlights the extra-ordinary happenings of your neighbors. HOLLAND — For this week's Holland in Photos, I captured some of the area's gorgeous fall colors near Holland and Saugatuck. Why is there still so much color along the lakeshore when other trees further inland have already lost their leaves? That would be the influence of Lake Michigan. The lake's moderating effect can delay the changing and falling of leaves near the shoreline. For your enjoyment, here's a look at some of the area's fall scenery before the leaves disappear for another year. If you have ideas for “Holland In Photos” — everything from weddings to concerts to home renovations to a picnic in the park — please send them to newsroom@hollandsentinel.com for consideration. — Contact photographer Adam Vander Kooy at avanderkooy@hollandsentinel.com . This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: A colorful look at autumn in Holland and Saugatuck

Holland, MI · 2d

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Knights sink the Anchors in astonishing rivalry victory

The long-awaited rivalry rematch featuring the top two performing Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) teams took place on Saturday, Nov. 7 in Knight Stadium. Familiar maroon and gold filled the stands as Calvin football outshined the highly-rated Hope College Flying Dutchmen in an astonishing 38-24 victory that demonstrated how far this program has come over the past three seasons.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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West Michigan Loses Its First Bojangles Restaurant

Bojangles is already gone from Michigan. Now, hundreds of Wendy's restaurants are caught up in the same company's bankruptcy battle.

Michigan · 13h

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Developers look to shift Wyoming's Reserve Flats apartments to for-sale condos amid rental struggles

“This was a project that actually came before this planning commission through two different phases in 2021.”. Colton Hyble is the Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development for the city of Wyoming. He explained to the city’s planning commission that Granger Group, the developer of the 138-unit Reserve Flats apartments, wants to convert those rental units into for-sale condos.

Wyoming, MI · 10h

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Aldi announces opening date for Byron Center store

Aldi will open its new store in Byron Center later this month.

Byron Center, MI · 7h

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 · 20h

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Behind Ottawa County suicide data: Gaps in care, new violence

OTTAWA COUNTY — On paper, the long-term numbers for Ottawa County offer a reassuring baseline: Year after year, local suicide rates remain below state and national averages. When public health officials released their 2025 Death by Suicide Report this month, the raw count told a harsher story. Twenty-nine residents died by suicide last year — an increase from 25 in 2024.

Ottawa County, MI · 1d

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The Tiny Michigan Bakery That’s Basically Willy Wonka’s Factory For Breakfast Pastry Lovers

There’s a small building in South Haven, Michigan that looks perfectly ordinary from the outside, but the moment you step inside Bunde’s Bakery Cafe, something shifts. It’s the smell that gets you first, warm and sweet and completely disarming, like the universe decided to give you a hug through your nose.

South Haven, MI · 2d

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Calvin falls to Hope in Blood Battle after two consecutive wins

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Service Learning Center (SLC) hosted its annual “Blood Battle” event in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, a nonprofit that organizes blood donations throughout the Midwest. The event was staged in competition with Hope College ahead of the rivalry football game on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Holland, MI · 1d

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Funeral held for ‘Baby Grace’ who died at Electric Forest

More than four months after a baby’s body was found in a porta potty at the Electric Forest music festival, the West Michigan community is closing one chapter of the story with a public funeral for the baby girl, as the search for her parents continues.

Hudsonville, MI · 17h

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DNR to start whitefish egg collection this month along Lake Michigan

Crews from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will be busy along the Lake Michigan shoreline this month, harvesting eggs from lake whitefish.

Lake Michigan, MI · 12h

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List: Holland shops offering holiday discounts Friday

On Friday, more than 40 downtown businesses and restaurants in Holland will offer holiday discounts of up to 30% off during the annual Shop 'Til You Drop event.

Holland, MI · 14h

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Halling, 200 freestyle relay team qualifies for state finals

OTSEGO — The Sturgis swim and dive team had a strong showing at the conference finals this past weekend. Sturgis finished third overall as a team at the SCC Conference Meet hosted by the Otsego Aquatic Center. The Trojans finished with 296 points. Harper Creek won the conference finals while piling up 555 points at the event. South Haven finished just ahead of Sturgis in third with 324. The good news for Sturgis was a pair of state-qualifying swims. MUSICAL TIME: 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' coming to Sturgis VOLLEYBALL ENDS: Volleyball seasons end for Sturgis, Three Rivers in district play Katelyn Halling registered an individual state cut in the 50 freestyle on Friday. She posted 25.83 seconds in that race. On Saturday, she finished third in the 50 free final at 26.08 seconds, that also would have been a state time. Halling also helped Sturgis qualify for the state finals in the 200 freestyle relay. The team had been attempting go log a state cut in that race all season. It finally came on their last attempt as they posted a time of 1:46.60 to finish second overall at the conference finals. Halling teamed up with Sydney Herblet,

Sturgis, MI · 21h