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Preserving community history: Students gain key experience working on West Michigan heritage projects (Grand Valley State University)

Public Technologies 11 Feb 2026
) ... "The goal of the Kutsche Office is to give West Michigan's diverse histories more attention," Salas said. "We serve the larger community, and also the GVSU community ... Peg Padnos is the chair of the Kutsche Office Advisory Council.
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West Michigan construction founder whose work ‘defined downtown’ dies at 94

Grand Rapids Business Journal 11 Feb 2026
Beyond leading those projects, Earhardt made intentional efforts to mentor the next generation of leaders, according to several West Michigan construction executives. Keep up with all things West Michigan business.
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West Michigan manufacturer has closed after 42 years and is auctioning off its assets

Michigan Live 10 Feb 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A Cascade Township tool and die shop has closed and is auctioning off its manufacturing equipment ... Dimoco opened in 1983. Terrand Groom, the company’s owner and president, could not be reached for comment ... It closes at 6 p.m. Feb. 17.
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3-person club from west Michigan wins $1M Powerball prize

Detroit news 10 Feb 2026
The three members of a club from western Michigan plan to travel and invest after recently winning a $1 million Powerball prize ... He scanned his ticket on the Michigan Lottery app ... The Michigan Lottery didn't identify the club members by name.
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Grand Rapids Chamber says Gordie Howe Bridge delay risks West Michigan jobs

Grand Rapids Business Journal 10 Feb 2026
“For more than a decade, the Grand Rapids Chamber has supported this project because it strengthens West Michigan’s economy, improves security, and protects jobs ... “Many jobs in West Michigan are dependent on trade with Canada.
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West Michigan contractor to serve 36 months of probation for fraud

Holland Sentinel 09 Feb 2026
GRAND HAVEN — After multiple delayed sentencings, providing time to gather restitution payments, contractor Wesley Pawloski will serve 36 months of probation across two cases ... 9 ... “I do take accountability for my actions,” Pawloski said.
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Rep. Scholten Announces $5.6 Million for Two West Michigan Health Centers (Hillary Scholten)

Public Technologies 09 Feb 2026
"Every West Michigander deserves access to quality, dependable health care, and these investments will help the health centers care for their neighbors at costs they can afford.
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Gardner White investing $5M to open three West Michigan furniture stores

Grand Rapids Business Journal 09 Feb 2026
A family-owned Southeast Michigan home furniture retailer is stepping into West Michigan for the first time in its 113-year history and filling a gap in the market left by Value City Furniture’s bankruptcy.
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Hudsonville Ice Cream owner, west Michigan businessman Denny Ellens dies

Detroit Free Press 08 Feb 2026
West Michigan businessman Denny Ellens, whose family has owned the popular Hudsonville Ice Cream brand for more than two decades, has died, according to a statement ... and throughout West Michigan.
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West Michigan breweries collaborate on experimental Belgian IPA

Michigan Live 08 Feb 2026
Senesaynho can often be seen working behind the bar at Leigh’s but recently got into brewing and had been meeting with other West Michigan brewers to expand her craft ... Michigan’s craft beer industry ...
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West Michigan United Way rallies to support local veterans, military members

Image Grand Haven Tribune 06 Feb 2026
Now in its seventh year, the West Michigan United Way’s Operation United mobilizes teams of volunteers to complete landscaping and outdoor home repair projects for veterans, active-duty service members, or military spouses ... .
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Convenience store turf war reaches West Michigan as Casey’s expands

Grand Rapids Business Journal 06 Feb 2026
The new Grand Haven location comes as Casey’s grows its foothold in West Michigan and follows an October deal in which the chain, which is known for its fresh pizza, purchased eight Kum & Go and Maverik stores.
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Snow, freezing drizzle could impact late-week commutes in West Michigan

Michigan Live 05 Feb 2026
Snow showers and freezing drizzle could bring treacherous commutes late this week in parts of West Michigan, officials said ... ....
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Final Howard Miller auction to close 100 years of West Michigan craftsmanship

Michigan Live 05 Feb 2026
ZEELAND, MI — West Michigan home furnishings manufacturer Howard Miller is liquidating its remaining machinery and equipment at one final auction ... 10, featuring equipment from the company’s Zeeland facility — its largest manufacturing location ... ....
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GVSU football announces 36 recruits from West Michigan players to across the country

Holland Sentinel 04 Feb 2026
Grand Valley State's 2026 class consists of 36 total players from Michigan (26), Indiana (6), and Ohio (4) ... Reece Hurst (DB, 5-9, 170, West Bloomfield, Mich./Orchard Lake St ... Taye Redding (WR, 6-2, 175, Detroit, Mich./Michigan Collegiate).

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