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Retirement living community planned for Ada

The community will offer 136 independent living homes across three distinct neighborhoods.

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Nonprofit hires new Chief Advancement Officer

She will lead all philanthropic efforts, including major donor engagement and furthering partnerships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors.

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County communications honored with national award

The annual Savvy Awards salute the best in city and county communications, recognizing the professionals who design and implement successful, innovative marketing strategies that strengthen resident-government relationships.

Staff 10/1/25 Staff 10/1/25

University ranked #1 in Midwest for undergraduate teaching

The Best Colleges rankings evaluate more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities nationwide on up to 19 measures of academic quality and student outcomes, including first-year retention, graduation rates, faculty strength, and graduate indebtedness.

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Investment firm to launch ETF

The ETF is expected to begin trading on January 20, 2026.

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Fashion and performing arts unite for "One Night Only"

50 models will walk a 130-foot runway accompanied by live classical music, opera, and ballet performances.

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Community invited to open house at nonprofit’s new Muskegon location

The free event will feature tours, volunteer sign-ups, children’s activities, and fall refreshments.

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Fall Fest returns to downtown

The festival includes professional pumpkin carving, children’s activities, community tulip planting, an artisan market, hayrides, and a Touch a Truck event.

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Nonprofit marks 20th anniversary with celebration

The open-house celebration will feature food, beverages, live music, hands-on creative activities, a photo booth, and an exhibition of work by Teen Arts + Tech alums.

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Workforce program honored with national innovation award

The award celebrates programs that exemplify strong partnerships and collaboration, create economic impact, advance inclusion and equity, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and provide models that can be replicated across the country.

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Hotel welcomes three new leaders to its food & beverage team

Together, they will oversee the next phase of operations at the property, which includes managing nine dining venues and an extensive catering program.

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Heating and cooling company acquired to expand southwest Michigan service

The acquisition expands service to customers in South Haven, Saugatuck, and the surrounding southwest Michigan market.

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Gardens celebrates fall with mums and music

The exhibit features Michigan’s largest chrysanthemum display and the return of Autumn Nights on Tuesdays in October.

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Park to celebrate 100 years with centennial celebration

The upcoming centennial event offers a full day of activities designed to honor the park’s legacy and create new memories for all ages.

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Local apple producer shares operations with Walmart team

The event spotlighted the growing impact of its regional operations and the role that retail partnerships play in strengthening Michigan’s agricultural economy.

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Bank brings jewelry, art, and impact downtown

The women-owned retailer offers high-quality, unique, and sustainable jewelry, and operates as a social enterprise to employ women who face barriers to employment.

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Nominations now open to recognize West Michigan's essential workers

Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.

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Brewery unveils fall menu, expanded happy hour, and events

The updates mark a return to fan favorites and the debut of new items and experiences designed to bring guests together over craft beer and good food.