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WOOD TV8

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Longtime Grand Rapids furniture store closes doors, property sale pending

After nearly 80 years in Grand Rapids, Sullivan's Carpet and Furniture has shut down, its remaining inventory is being auctioned off and a property sale is pending.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

WOOD TV8

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‘With heavy heart,’ Grand Rapids restaurant announces closure

A restaurant in Grand Rapids' Belknap Lookout neighborhood has closed its doors.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

hastingsbanner.com

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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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wktvjournal.org

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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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FOX 17 News West Michigan

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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

hastingsbanner.com

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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

The Detroit Free Press

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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

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 · 4d

WWMT

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Grandville native to appear on Wheel of Fortune this week

A Grandville native will be on Wheel of Fortune this Wednesday. Curtis Kincy, Jr., a Costco cashier with a love for tennis, cooking and music, is bringing a lifetime of family tradition to the Wheel of Fortune stage. Economy: West Michigan's youngest home buyers find starting the American Dream challenging.

Grandville, MI · 3d

MLive

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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

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 · 3d

1360 The Ticket

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Plainwell 7 Brew Shares Opening Date, And Another Michigan Location May Be Coming Soon

A new 7 Brew is getting ready to open in Plainwell, and a Facebook post has Southwest Michigan wondering if Sturgis is next.

Plainwell, MI · 13h

familyvacationsus.com

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Michigan Bargain Hunters Love Exploring This Unique Resale Shop In Allegan

A shop that sells just about anything except clothes sounds like a dare. I believe that one rule tells you everything about the fun waiting inside. Old radio cabinets share space with doors, silverware sets, and wooden signs. Antique fish set pieces sit near kitchen tools and hobby wood. Then...

Allegan, MI · 3d

schoolnewsnetwork.org

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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

Housing Finance

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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

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Jenison High School club meeting won’t go ahead after flyer draws backlash

A student club meeting at Jenison High School won’t go ahead as scheduled after an online flyer asking “Are Muslims bad news for America?” drew backlash from neighbors and the local Muslim community.

Jenison, MI · 2d

hastingsbanner.com

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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

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Centrica Care seeks volunteers to help families through grief

Centrica Care Navigators is looking for volunteers to help southwest Michigan residents and families cope with the loss of loved ones. The nonprofit needs volunteers for a variety of grief support programs, according to a community announcement. Volunteers may prepare grief support mailings and materials, organize resources, sort data and help with programs including “Walking Through Grief” and “Dinner with Friends.” Opportunities also include making grief support follow-up calls and preparing materials for upcoming camps and retreats. “Navigating grief is no easy journey, and our volunteers are an integral part of our grief support team,” Jodi Vanlerberghe, volunteer program manager at Centrica Care Navigators, said in the announcement. “With their help, we provide meaningful and impactful care to individuals and families experiencing loss. Whether helping prepare materials, assisting with our programs or offering a listening ear, their time and compassion make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.” No special experience needed to volunteer Centrica Care Navigators also offers grief camps for children and retreats for adults with help from its staff and volunteers. Volunteers receive comprehensive training, ongoing guidance and educational resources to prepare them for their roles, according to the announcement. No special experience is

Van Buren County, MI · 7h

arcwestmichigan.com

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Food service workers pose for silly calendar, raise money to fight food insecurity

OTSEGO, Mich. — The Otsego Public Schools food director is helping battle food insecurity by selling calendars with food service workers in silly outfits and poses. While serving students free breakfast and lunch, Julie Guthrie recognized it's a tough time of year and some students don’t always know what they're going to eat when they go home.

Otsego, MI · 1d

westmichigannewspop.com

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Nonprofit connects families with holiday assistance

Heart of West Michigan United Way is connecting residents with resources to help make the holidays a little brighter, while also making it easier for community members to support their neighbors through its annual Holiday Giving and Volunteering Guide. From sponsoring a child's holiday gifts to volunteering at a community...

Kent County, MI · 2d