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Mercury spill prompts evacuation of factory in Hastings

HASTINGS, Mich. — A factory in Hastings was evacuated Tuesday following a mercury spill, according to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD). The health department did not say which factory was evacuated. Local: Assault results in gunfire, arrest, and partial street closure in Kalamazoo. Personnel are working to identify...

Hastings, MI · 3d
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‘I’m glad we stood our ground’

Workers at the Bradford White manufacturing plant in Middleville are back at work. Members of UAW Local No. 1002, which represents nearly 1,300 employees at the Middleville plant, approved a new six-year contract with the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of water, space heating and storage products on Sunday, Nov. 1, ending what had been a nearly seven-week strike.

Middleville, MI · 2d
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Demolition set to begin spring 2027 on Horner Mill property

(Deb Malewski/FAN – The Horner Woolen Mill property, shown in its current condition, is slated for demolition beginning in spring 2027. The first phase will address two buildings with additional work dependent on securing further funding.) After years of deterioration, there may finally be a light at the end...

Eaton Rapids, MI · 2d
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Northpointe Bank files WARN notice for 338 positions

Layoffs are on the table as Grand Rapids-headquartered Northpointe Bank looks to sell its residential mortgage origination business, though Northpointe says the acquiring company plans to offer jobs to some workers.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Eaton County creates $100K defense fund to help townships fight corporate tax appeals

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (News 10) - Small municipalities facing expensive legal battles against national retailers over property taxes now have a financial partner in Eaton County. The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Local Tax Defense Fund, setting aside $100,000 to help its townships, cities, and villages cover the costs of defending their property tax assessments against corporate appeals.

Eaton County, MI · 1d

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Mid-Michigan powerline project narrows route options, begins state application process

A proposed 55-mile power line stretching across three Mid-Michigan counties is moving closer to state review, with residents getting another opportunity to weigh in on where the transmission line could be built. ITC Michigan filed a construction plan Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the Michigan Public Service Commission for its Oneida-Sabine...

Livingston County, MI · 17h

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Michigan Jobs Under Pressure as Unemployment Outpaces Nation

Michigan’s job market is showing signs of strain even as layoffs nationally remain unusually low. Automotive suppliers are closing facilities, General Motors is preparing temporary production layoffs, and a major healthcare employer is outsourcing hundreds of positions. What do these developments mean for Michigan workers, their paychecks and the state’s economy?

Michigan · 1d

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Marshall’s economic development agency touts job growth, but numbers show a decline

The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance touts an increase in jobs and revitalization since Ford’s Blue Oval plant was built in the city using taxpayer dollars, but the numbers do not align with the claim. The area has lost jobs since it landed the big manufacturer with hundreds of...

Marshall, MI · 2d

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Northpointe Bank sells mortgage unit, impacting 330+ jobs

Grand Rapids-based Northpointe Bank filed a WARN notice impacting 338 jobs listed as “permanent layoffs” at its locations in Kent and Clinton counties. The cuts follow a restructuring deal to sell Northpointe’s mortgage origination channels to CMG Financial. Company leaders addressed the transition during their late-October earnings...

Grand Rapids, MI · 20h

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Meijer offering deep discounts on turkeys and Thanksgiving favorites

Retailer's Thanksgiving deals help customers serve a holiday feast for $35 or less

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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West Side neighbors fear new apartments will worsen parking struggles

A proposed 231-unit apartment project has some West Side residents concerned about parking, as neighbors say nearby development has already strained available spaces.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Bill Huizenga emphasizes energy in final Election Day message to voters

HOLLAND, Mich. — Bill Huizenga is the Republican nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District. He's challenging Democrat Sean McCann in an election that could determine the balance of power in Washington. Huizenga has served eight terms in Congress, and is asking voters to look at his 16-year record when...

Michigan · 3d

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Optical retailer opens fourth Grand Rapids location

This article has been updated to reflect the new opening date of Nov. 23, which was announced on Nov. 5, 2026. Eyemart Express is opening its newest store in Comstock Park on Nov. 23. The new store is located at 4064 Alpine Ave. NW. With 2,975-square-feet of space, the new store carries more than 2,000 frames at a variety of price points. The newest location marks Eyemart Express’ fourth location in the Grand Rapids market.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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One Trader Joe's On 28th Street, And No Second Location Planned Through 2027

If you shop the 28th Street Trader Joes, you know the chalkboards and the .23 cent banana. Michigan's next store lands in Farmington Hills, and Grand Rapids waits past 2027.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Michigan Business Beat | Marissa Fellows, Great Lakes Tinned Fish | Great Lakes Sourcing Tinned Fish

Chris Holman welcomes Marissa Fellows. Owner, Great Lakes Tinned Fish, Grand Rapids, MI. Watch Marissa and Chris review her Great Lakes sourcing approach, Whole Foods expansion and efforts to reduce fish waste in the YouTube video shared below:. There were several questions Chris had for Marissa in this conversation:. »...

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Fueling potential: LAUP continues to help youth, build careers, and support local small businesses

HOLLAND — Latin American United for Progress, or LAUP, is dedicated to celebrating Latino culture and equipping community members with resources to reach their potential. Formed by four grassroots organizations in 1975, LAUP worked to improve the community, leading to the formation of Community Action House, TRIO Upward Bound programs, and Children’s After School Achievement. These efforts increased the academic performance of Latino students and advocated for first-generation students in West Michigan.

Holland, MI · 15h

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Mid-Michigan bank completes acquisition of West Michigan’s Grand River Bank

Mount Pleasant-headquartered Isabella Bank has officially entered the Grand Rapids area with its acquisition of Grand River Bank.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Focus West Michigan 11-6-26: Northpointe Bank to layoff over 300 workers

A West Michigan-based bank has filed notice it intends to permanently layoff more than 300 employees; a potential Muskegon Heights Public School district leadership crisis was averted on Election Day; developers want to demolish Grand Rapids' Saint James Catholic Church to build housing on the city's West Side; Consumers Energy is again extending its decision deadline for the sale of 13 hydroelectric dams.

Michigan · 11h

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CJ Ellens named new CEO of Hudsonville Ice Cream

Holland-based Hudsonville Ice Cream’s board of directors has elected CJ Ellens as the company’s next chief executive officer. CJ is the son of the late Dennis Ellens who owned the company since 2003 and passed away in February. Ellens currently serves as the company’s executive vice president, having...

Holland, MI · 3d