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Kent County, Michigan

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Judge to rule Monday on Grand Rapids Catholic Central football eligibility case against MHSAA

Yesterday

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Vernon Baker Obituary (04/22/1939 - 10/27/2026) - Sand Lake, MI

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Once in tears, Catholic Central football players hope to save season

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Carole Roskiewicz Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI

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Robert Buffham Obituary (09/05/1942 - 10/21/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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Angie Gilder Obituary (12/13/1932 - 11/03/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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Barbara Wolf Obituary (02/01/1950 - 11/01/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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David Kelly Obituary (05/14/1943 - 10/31/2026) - Kentwood, MI

24/7 Wall St.Yesterday

Michigan Finished Phasing Out Its Tax on Pensions. What a Retirement in Grand Rapids Looks Like Now

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Grand Rapids Catholic Central football playoffs in jeopardy

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Grand Rapids Catholic Central eligibility ruling to come Monday

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessYesterday

Fifth Third expands neighborhood investment program to Grand Rapids

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Hillary Scholten credits bipartisan record, Democratic wave for landslide victory

FOX 17 West Michigan NewsYesterday

Michigan lawmakers still want to ban kratom; push to pass bill before end of the year

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This Grand Rapids Veterans Day race is pushing veteran residents in chariots for an inspiring 5K

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Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt preparing to return for fourth year

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WRIF’s Dave & Chuck The Freak Expand to Grand Rapids

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Game Notes: Griffins vs. Admirals - Nov. 6, 2026

Thursday, November 5

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Grand Rapids-area Round 2 playoff football picks: Who hoists the hardware?

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Ryan Kuipers Obituary (12/23/1980 - 11/03/2026) - Lowell, MI

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Edward DeGraaf Obituary (02/28/1931 - 11/05/2026) - Grandville, MI

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Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson includes strong Grand Rapids representation in her transition team

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Nella Visser Obituary (03/18/1946 - 11/04/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 5

Developer plans to demolish St. James Catholic Church for $55M apartment project

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Sally Steele Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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Susan Allen Obituary (01/28/1938 - 10/31/2026) - East Grand Rapids, MI

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Grand Rapids-area runners aim for strong finish at 2026 cross country state finals

Michigan PublicNov 5

Here are 28 things to do in Michigan this weekend, November 6-8

WOODTV.comNov 5

Kent County begins year-round testing for improved storm sirens

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Gloria Rodenhouse Obituary (01/04/1938 - 11/01/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 5

New owner Morrison Industrial set to demolish riverfront Marine Corps buildings

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Jeffrey Kunnen Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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James Schipper Obituary (08/09/1948 - 11/05/2026) - Caledonia, MI

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David Emerson Obituary (2026) - Byron Center, MI

Wednesday, November 4

Texas StarsNov 4

Shine Scores Four as Stars Drop Road Trip Finale in Grand Rapids

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Marv Grit Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

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Jason VanderWall Obituary (12/12/1979 - 10/29/2026) - Manistee, MI

WZZM13.comNov 4

Grand Rapids' newest deli sells out opening day

The RapidianNov 4

Grand Rapids sees large voter turnout during the midterm election: Who won, what passed

Michigan PublicNov 4

Meet the newly elected Grand Rapids Public School board members

WOODTV.comNov 4

Under new ownership, Grand Rapids icon Flanagan’s nears reopening

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David Francisco Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Fenton, MI

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Lindsey Perez-Plescher wins Grand Rapids 1st Ward commission seat

Heritage Life Story Funeral HomesNov 4

June Faasse Obituary & Funeral | Grand Rapids, MI

The Detroit NewsNov 4

Grand Rapids CC football beats MHSAA in court, Comstock Park on field

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Bettina DenBraber Obituary (01/05/1939 - 10/25/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

Heritage Life Story Funeral HomesNov 4

Roger Westrate Obituary & Funeral | Grand Rapids, MI

WZZM13.comNov 4

Kent County voters approve John Ball Zoo & Grand Rapids Public Museum millage

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Incumbent Grand Rapids city comptroller loses to challenger David Bulkowski

MLive.comNov 4

Four new faces elected to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board

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Kent County voters renew property tax for John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Public Museum

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Voters re-elect Lisa Knight to Grand Rapids 2nd Ward commission seat

WOODTV.comNov 4

El-Sayed claims victory after projection he would win Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat

Tuesday, November 3

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East Grand Rapids voters reject $9M parking deck bond

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Jennifer James Obituary (05/13/1984 - 10/31/2026) - Walker, Michigan, MI

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Election results: Grand Rapids, Muskegon-area races and proposals on Nov. 3

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