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Grand Rapids

Kent County, Michigan

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Saturday, November 7

MLive.comNov 7

Barbara Gray Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

FOX 17 West Michigan NewsNov 7

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

WOODTV.comNov 7

Thousands raised for Grand Rapids veterans in annual race

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Grand Rapids GriffinsNov 7

Game Notes: Griffins at IceHogs - Nov. 7, 2026

MLive.comNov 7

Belknap Lookout neighborhood honors Civil War captain’s impact in Grand Rapids

HoodlineNov 7

Grand Rapids Developer Plans to Raze 150-Year-Old St. James Church for $55M Apartments

The Jerusalem PostNov 7

El-Sayed lost Jewish support over Israel, antisemitism, but got over 50% of Jewish votes - report

Grand Rapids Herald-ReviewNov 7

Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener returns to Grand Rapids | News | grandrapidsmn.com

Local SpinsNov 7

Grand Rapids’ The Rockit King marks 25-year anniversary of ‘guitar rock’ with new music

MLive.comNov 7

Grand Ledge vs. East Kentwood: Watch Michigan high school football Saturday showdown live from Falcon Stadium

MLive.comNov 7

Historic win headlines Grand Rapids-area prep football district finals

Friday, November 6

MLive.comNov 6

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

MLive.comNov 6

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

MLive.comNov 6

Carole Roskiewicz Obituary (2026) - Royal Oak, MI

MLive.comNov 6

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

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Bertha Arriaga Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI - Ofield Funeral Home

HoodlineNov 6

Kings of Leon 2027 Tour Hits Grand Rapids, Clarkston MI

24/7 Wall St.Nov 6

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

HoodlineNov 6

Grand Rapids Shivers Friday Before Sunny Weekend Warmup

The Detroit NewsNov 6

GRCC football’s Round 2 playoff fate won't be decided until Monday

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Daniel Lutz Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Grand Rapids, MI - The Progress

MLive.comNov 6

Grand Rapids Catholic Central football playoffs in jeopardy

MLive.comNov 6

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

WOODTV.comNov 6

Grand Rapids Catholic Central eligibility ruling to come Monday

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 6

Fifth Third expands neighborhood investment program to Grand Rapids

MLive.comNov 6

Thad DeGood Obituary (11/11/1963 - 11/04/2026) - Wittmann, AZ

AOL.comNov 6

I-96 lanes reopen between Grand Rapids and Lansing

MLive.comNov 6

Hillary Scholten credits bipartisan record, Democratic wave for landslide victory

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 6

Shut Up Sylvia storefront and events space to open in Creston neighborhood

MLive.comNov 6

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

WOODTV.comNov 6

Storm Team 8 winter weather outlook: 2026-2027

FOX 17 West Michigan NewsNov 6

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

MLive.comNov 6

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

FOX 17 West Michigan NewsNov 6

Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt preparing to return for fourth year

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 6

Class action lawsuit alleges Anna’s House underpaid hundreds of workers

Grand Rapids GriffinsNov 6

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

MLive.comNov 6

Douglas Post Obituary (02/16/1956 - 11/06/2026) - Byron Center, MI

Thursday, November 5

Grand Rapids MagazineNov 5

Rescued Farm Animals Take Center Stage at Grand Rapids Gala

MLive.comNov 5

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

MLive.comNov 5

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

WZZM13.comNov 5

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

MLive.comNov 5

Nella Kay Visser

MLive.comNov 5

‘Unanswered questions’ drove East Grand Rapids voters to reject a $9M parking deck bond

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 5

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

MLive.comNov 5

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

Grand Rapids GriffinsNov 5

SCHOOL DAY GAME UPCOMING FOR GRIFFINS

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

MaxPrepsNov 5

Schedule - Catholic Central Cougars (Grand Rapids, MI) Football 26-27

WOODTV.comNov 5

Restaurants, rebounds and riffing: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

MLive.comNov 5

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

Traverse City Record-EagleNov 5

Finals flourish: Elk Rapids headed back to soccer state championship

Wednesday, November 4

MLive.comNov 4

Things to do in Grand Rapids area: Gold basketball game, famous comedian and more

The RapidianNov 4

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

MondoweissNov 4

The ‘blue wave’ is a defeat for Israel, but the left’s work is just beginning

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

MLive.comNov 4

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

Heritage Life Story Funeral HomesNov 4

June Faasse Obituary & Funeral | Grand Rapids, MI

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