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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

MLive

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Marching bands: Rockford High School crowned 2026 MCBA Flight I state champions

The marching band scored 94.50 to take the top award in the state championship final at Ford Field on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Rockford, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Grand Rapids bagel shop hosts coat giveaway as winter approaches

As the temperatures get colder, many people might be reaching for their winter coat, so one local deli is doing their part to make sure everyone has a coat they can grab.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

We Are Battle Creek

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Robinette's Dolly Corn Maze Has a Special Gift for Visitors

Robinette's has a special way for Michigan families to celebrate Dolly Parton's legacy, and it won't cost a penny to explore the corn maze.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

MLive

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Three-peat! See photos as Portage Central defeats Grandville in D1 district final

PORTAGE, MI— Portage Central football is no stranger to the big moment. The Mustangs proved that once again this year, winning a third-straight district championship on Friday, Nov. 6. Portage Central defeated Grandville in the MHSAA D1 district final, 33-18. MLive was there to document the action, both on...

Portage, MI · 2d

Explore

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One Of America's Best Botanical Gardens Is An Urban Grand Rapids Gem With Art And A Peaceful Vibe

Michigan isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of tropical getaways, but this incredible botanical garden transports visitors in the best way.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

The Holland Sentinel

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GVSU's Kellen Reed gives masterful final performance at Lubbers Stadium in win over Northern

ALLENDALE - Kellen Reed is a showman. The Grand Valley State wide receiver seems to have more fun with his touchdown celebrations than he does actually scoring the ball. Reed caught three first-half touchdown passes on Saturday afternoon as GVSU crushed Northern Michigan University 61-14 in front of 9,122 fans at Lubbers Stadium. “He comes up with new celebrations every week,” quarterback Andrew Schuster said. “He scores a lot of touchdowns, so that was a lot of fun to see him celebrate like that.” More: GVSU football snaps three-game skid with big road win over Roosevelt Reed, a 5-foot-10 senior from Holt, Mich., caught a 10-yard touchdown in the first quarter and did a backflip in the end zone and finished with a Spiderman pose. Then in the second quarter, his 19-yard score carried his momentum toward the goal post. So he jumped on the post and gave it a bearhug. “That dude is a player,” backup quarterback Zak Olejniczak said. “And there’s going to be NFL scouts coming to look for him, I can promise you that.” Reed now has 78 catches for 1,242 yards and 22 touchdowns. He now leads the nation in all three of those categories

Allendale, MI · 1d

Country Herald

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Michigan Weather Alert: Grand Rapids Cold Snap by Thursday, Nov. 12

A mild November afternoon could soon feel like a distant memory across West Michigan. Grand Rapids faces a 32-degree temperature swing, with readings dropping into the upper 20s by Thursday night.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Touring Ann Arbor Film Festival returns to Grand Rapids

The touring Ann Arbor Film Festival, regarded as America's oldest experimental and avant-garde film festival, lit up the big screen at the Wealthy Street Theatre on Sunday afternoon.

Grand Rapids, MI · 18h

The Detroit News

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Better hospital food can help build a healthier healthcare system | Rogers Victor

Hospital food has long been a running joke for its mystery meat, Jell-O and mushy, gray vegetables. Efforts to make it fresher and healthier seem to be gaining momentum. While visiting the Corewell Health Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine Practice in Grand Rapids last week, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that more than 250 U.S. hospitals have signed the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge , a commitment to more whole-food-based patient meals, with reduced ultra-processed and deep-fried foods, sugary drinks and processed meats. With diet-driven chronic disease now a dominant U.S. health burden, why is a pledge like this even needed? Why do so many hospitals maintain food environments that contradict what they tell patients about health? It doesn’t have to be this way, according to Gerard van Grinsven, former CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (HFWB) in Michigan, a pioneer in healthy hospital food. Van Grinsven, with a background in hospitality, was hired in 2006 to develop HFWB as a “Community Center for Wellbeing” that prioritizes nutrition. The hospital menu was rebuilt around freshly prepared food emphasizing vegetables and whole grains. Deep fryers and shortening were out. On-demand 24/7 food service met patients’ needs better while reducing

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Grand Rapids Buyers Find More Options as Prices Hold Firm

Grand Rapids buyers found more homes to choose from as active listings surged, with elevated price cuts offering real room to negotiate.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Pretzer Leads Davenport with 12 Kills at No. 1 Ferris State

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Karley Pretzer led Davenport with 12 kills on .323 hitting, but the Panthers fell to No. 1 Ferris State in straight sets (11-25, 20-25, 18-25) Friday at Bulldog Arena. Davenport moved to 16-9 overall and 8-7 in GLIAC play, while the Bulldogs remained unbeaten at 26-0 overall and 15-0 in conference play.

Big Rapids, MI · 2d

MLive

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See which Grand Rapids-area prep football teams won 2026 district titles

Check out all the Grand Rapids-area final scores from Friday's high school football district finals.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Tonight's Forecast: Wind dies down, warm start to week

WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from Weather Ready Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki: West Michigan has seen quite the stretch of roller coaster temperatures with a warm week last week and then a cool down for Friday and the weekend. As we head into the new work week, we will see more of the same with mild weather to start and then a big cool down coming our way. After a breezy day Sunday, the wind will die down tonight. There will be a few clouds overnight as well with lows in the 30s and 40s. On Monday, a weak disturbance will bring some clouds during the afternoon but no rain. Highs will be in the 50s. The nicest day of the week by a lot will be Tuesday with lots of sunshine and highs near 60 degrees. On Wednesday, our weather pattern begins to change and some showers will be possible in the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the 50s. After Wednesday, the coolest air of the season will move into the area. Highs will be in the low to mid 40s for both Thursday and Friday. Grand Rapids will also see its first freeze of the season with temperatures dropping into the 20s by Thursday night. BRR!

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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MHSAA, Catholic Central Await Key Eligibility Decision Monday

A hearing between the Michigan High School Athletic Association and a Catholic Central student centered on a temporary restraining order that let the team compete in the playoffs.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Women's Basketball Conquered by Calvin to Open the Season

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS – With a young team, you're bound to have growing pains, particularly in the first game of the season. John Carroll Women's Basketball experience it on Saturday in the Winking Lizard Tip-Off Tournament against a strong Calvin University squad. The Blue Streaks dropped the season opener to...

University Heights, OH · 2d

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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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GV announces new security position available to students

Grand Valley State University is introducing a new Overnight Safety Student Assistant position as part of its efforts to increase safety measures in campus residential buildings. However, the decision to have students take on overnight safety responsibilities has raised questions about whether fellow students are the right people for the job.

Allendale, MI · 17h

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No. 23 GV football cruises past Northern in 47-point Senior Day victory

No. 23 Grand Valley State University football team (7-3, 3-3) closed out its 2026 regular-season home schedule with a dominant 61-14 victory over Northern Michigan University (2-8, 2-4) Saturday, Nov. 7 at Lubbers Stadium. The Lakers overcame an early seven-point deficit and then scored 47 unanswered points to secure their...

Allendale, MI · 17h

The Pioneer

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New BR hockey coach falls to Forest Hills Central in debut

New Big Rapids hockey coach Bryan Marek put his team on the ice for the first time on Saturday with a 5-2 loss to Forest Hills Central

Big Rapids, MI · 1d