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Morning Buzz: November 11, 2026

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Spectrum Technicians launch "Project Stars and Stripes" U.S. flag replacement. Spectrum Technicians are swapping out tattered American flags for free! The company launched "Project Stars and Stripes" this...

Grand Rapids, MI · 21h
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MHSAA wins in court, Cougars eliminated

Grand Rapids Catholic Central has again been thrown out of the high school football playoffs this year after a Kent County judge sided with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. (Nov. 9, 2026)

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d
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DNR to Begin Whitefish Egg Collection This Month

To help support conservation and restoration of Great Lakes whitefish, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources starting this month will collect lake whitefish eggs in the nearshore areas of Lake Michigan between South Haven and Muskegon. During this monthlong effort, DNR crews will deploy nets across nearshore and reef habitats...

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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

The Holland Sentinel

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Allegan County eatery cited for 'many' leaks in kitchen ceiling

Each month, the Allegan County Health Department inspects restaurants, schools and other facilities for unsafe food practices. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. ACHD recently completed an online portal for viewing reports, available at allegancounty.org/health/environmental-health/food . The Sentinel is sharing "priority" violations — those that could "directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness" — from Holland, Hamilton, Saugatuck, Douglas and Fennville in the month of October, as well as corrective measures taken. The Sentinel will also report on "priority foundation" violations — ones that could lead to a priority violation. The health department notes "core" violations, but The Sentinel will only report on those if there's a significant accumulation in a single eatery or if that eatery also has more serious violations. Spectators Sports Bar and Grill 6432 Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck Priority The restaurant was using the wrong sanitizer to clean prep tables and the slicer. The disinfectant they were using wasn't approved for food-contact surfaces. To correct, the person-in-charge found an approved sanitizer to use. Priority Foundation Several employees were seen washing their hands in the three-compartment sink. To correct,

Allegan County, MI · 3d

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 · 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

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Renovated Saugatuck Township Hall opens as new community hub

The newly completed Saugatuck Township Hall project features a new canopy and plaza, updated signage, landscaping and improved parking. Located along the Blue Star Highway corridor, the upgrades improve access while creating a more welcoming and pedestrian-friendly community hub. At the ribbon-cutting, Township Manager Daniel DeFranco highlighted the project’s broader...

Saugatuck, 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 · 3d

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Otsego school fire cleanup to complete in spring, repairs to follow

Cleanup is expected to finish in the spring after part of an Otsego Elementary school was torched in a fire that may have been electrical in nature.

Otsego, MI · 1d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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FBI conducts searches at locations in West Michigan, including Grand Rapids massage parlor

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

CBS Detroit

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Baby found at Michigan festival buried; family unknown

The newborn was found June 28 at the Electric Forest music festival. A service and burial were held Monday in West Michigan, but her identity and family remain unknown.

Hudsonville, MI · 1d

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Assistant principal shares Native American culture through museum exhibit

Wyoming — West Elementary students who visit the redesigned “Anishinaabek: The Original People of this Place” exhibit at Grand Rapids Public Museum will learn a lesson from their assistant principal — in holographic form. When visitors push a button, Jacob Skaggs appears as a hologram, introducing...

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Ribbon-cutting held for renovated Saugatuck Township Hall

Leaders on Monday cut the ribbon on the recently renovated Saugatuck Township Hall.

Saugatuck, 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...

Grand Rapids, MI · 5d

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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.

Grand Rapids, MI · 5d