Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Fairlife began a $650M expansion at its Coopersville plant, adding 245,000 sqft plus 200 full-time jobs; the project is slated to finish early 2028.

Officials and local leaders, including Gov. Whitmer, marked the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday.

Grand Rapids voters approved a sinking fund millage for GRPS that will generate $7.8 million a year for safety and infrastructure upgrades over the next decade, with homeowners paying $12 per month (for a $300K home).

The funding lets the district meet needs without dipping into the general fund.

Ada Township voters approved a 1.2 mills increase for parks on Aug.

4. The measure, running through 2035, will raise roughly $1.8 million in 2027 to fund facility upgrades and maintenance (resulting in higher taxes for some property owners).

Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Oakland are recognized as Best Regional Hospitals for 2026-2027 by U.S. News, with Chelsea Hospital noted among the top 50 for rehabilitation and Livingston and Livonia earning high marks in adult procedures + conditions.

The Wellness Club is now open in Ada, offering a traditional sauna and cold plunge experience built on Eastern European culture.

Located at 7505 River St. SE, the club invites visitors to join guided, phone-free sessions for mindful relaxation (with varying hours set for weekdays and weekends).

Michigan growers advise shop & home gardeners to use a yellow ground spot and a brown pigtail when picking watermelons starting to ripen at local farm stands.

Buying the largest melons increases the chance of sweetness as summer fruit season peaks.