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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Emergency crews extricated both drivers from their vehicles after the collision. Criminal charges could be filed pending the investigation. mrf.lu/2FTcQ
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Haveli Authentic Indian Restaurant and Sweets opened its doors in Wyoming last month. mrf.lu/2F2Ty
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Canal Park now features a new plaza and pavilion, scenic overlooks, a 14-foot-wide multi-use trail and a barrier-free canoe and kayak launch. mrf.lu/2FNpB
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The development team tasked with repurposing the old Grand Haven Diesel Plant is choosing instead to demolish and replace it, citing the building’s structure and layout as obstacles to redevelopment. mrf.lu/2FNGS
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Grand Rapids planners greenlit new fast-food restaurants, a bank parking expansion and a private golf course in October. mrf.lu/2plbp
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Ottawa County sheriff's deputies said that a driver failed to yield for a stop sign before crashing into another vehicle. mrf.lu/2pBbl
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Today, the center encompasses 264 acres of protected land within Grand Rapids city limits, serving as an educational resource for thousands of children and families annually. mrf.lu/2ppqr
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The Commons blends retro decor with nostalgic dishes, evolving its menu and interior over time to reflect the experiences its neighborhood community craved. mrf.lu/2pHnx
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A Louisiana man living in a Michigan campground is being charged with four felonies after allegedly firing four shots through his camper door at a contractor who was attempting to discuss payment after work had been completed on the camper. mrf.lu/2p0_l
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A South Korean contract worker is suing LG Energy Solution Michigan after suffering “catastrophic injuries” from a pipe explosion at the battery manufacturer’s Holland plant. mrf.lu/2p3lG
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Cascade Engineering has broken ground on a 300,000-square-foot warehouse in Kentwood that will consolidate its shipping, receiving and inventory operations. mrf.lu/2pDV2
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Voters will decide federal, state and local races Tuesday, including governor and U.S. Senate, city commissions and school boards, plus state and local ballot proposals. mrf.lu/2pDjS
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There is no indication of a hazard to the community, the city said. mrf.lu/2pqTN
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Saugatuck High athletes play varsity volleyball, soccer, basketball and football while performing in marching band, thanks to coaches who encourage multi-activity involvement mrf.lu/2pChb
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Dave Tiesma is retiring as a volunteer history teller at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. mrf.lu/2psMJ
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Canal Park now features a new playground, enclosed pavilion, accessible kayak launch, scenic overlooks and wider riverfront paths as part of the Grand River Greenway. mrf.lu/2pG2D
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Johnsonville will transform Rosa Parks Circle into a free dinner hub on Monday, Nov. 2, offering Grand Rapids residents hot meals during the final stretch before Election Day. mrf.lu/2p2HC
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Ferrysburg residents will vote on a five-year street millage renewal on Nov. 3 that would fund road repairs throughout the city if passed. mrf.lu/2pNtk
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Incoming Superintendent Tingwall shared during her interview how she plans to lead GRPS by promoting social-emotional learning, seeking community input on the future of underutilized buildings and advocating for school funding at the state level. mrf.lu/2XljV
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Sharmarieo Williams, 42, is charged with murder in the death of Alexander Jones, 39. mrf.lu/2XKJs
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