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Former reserve deputy Matt Garbarino will join a 250-mile relay run (One Flag Forward) carrying Old Glory to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

He will cover a 50-mile leg from Philadelphia to Wilmington on Sept. 14 as part of the five-day event starting Sept. 12.

Grand Rapids will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at LMCU Ballpark on Saturday, Sept.

12 — Cascade Fire Department’s Lance Korhorn will lead the event to honor 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 10 EMS personnel lost in 2001.

Steelcase announced that PPG executive Irene Tasi will become its new president and CEO effective Sept.

14, as the company adapts its leadership structure for ongoing innovation in office furniture. The move signals a shift in leadership at its Grand Rapids headquarters.

The Paul C. Miller Sparta Airport has upgraded taxiways, LED lights, a weather station and jet fuel service over the past two years to attract more flights and business.

The airport will keep growing — plans include additional hangars to support a flight school and boost local commerce.

Corewell Health spent nearly $64M acquiring 12 acres in River North as it expands its local campus featuring a new headquarters along Monroe Ave and a resident physician housing center on Ottawa Ave. The acquisitions consolidate office space for up to 2,000 non-clinical employees (per the health system).

The romance bookstore Pages and Peonies at 2751 Alpine Ave NW will close in October to focus on online sales+ literary events; owners Sarah Gramza-Howard and Jess Hodges said they are seeking more work-life balance while continuing monthly book boxes and a fall book retreat from Oct. 23-25 in Ludington.

Holland mom and entrepreneur Liz Hilton will host two free screenings of her documentary 'Holding Mother' on postpartum support—Tuesday, Sept.

22 at Central Park Place in Grand Haven from 10 a.m. to noon & Thursday, Sept. 24 at City on a Hill in Zeeland from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring popcorn, resources & giveaway prizes. Registration is required.

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation will host two free oak wilt workshops this September to teach residents and landowners about early detection and prevention.

The indoor session is at Hemlock Crossing on Sept. 16 and the field tour is at Rosy Mound on Sept. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Kentwood Fire Chief Brent Looman, who began his career in 1991, is retiring after over 30 years of service — city officials announced his departure Thursday and will review candidates for his successor on Friday, Sept.

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About 100 neighbors met Thursday at the Drenthe Grove Dozeman Center in Zeeland Township, where RWE presented its $300 million, 200-MW solar project.

Over two dozen residents raised concerns about farmland and drainage and a second meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at Patmos Library in Hudsonville.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport upgraded its parking reservation system with AeroParker in July — letting West Michigan travelers reserve economy parking online and cancel bookings up to two hours before arrival.

The new system also offers same-day parking with shorter lead times to boost traveler convenience.

Grand Rapids is inviting artists to propose three-dimensional or mixed-media pieces for a gun violence memorial in the Third Ward, backed by $20,000 funding.

Proposals are due Sept. 21 (a committee including survivors and families will review entries).

Mary Free Bed athletes are preparing for the upcoming wheelchair basketball season in Grand Rapids.

The players include Grayson Gibbs, who wants to improve and play in college, and David Hynen, who is taking on a coaching role with the Junior Pacers Prep team.

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Canfield Plumbing & Heating invites West Michigan residents to help a local family breathe easier through Clean Air for a Cause. Now through September 21, 2026, nominate a deserving household to receive a whole-home indoor air quality upgrade valued at up to $10,000, including equipment and professional installation. Self-nominations are welcome, and no purchase is necessary. Visit Canfield’s Clean Air for a Cause page to learn more and submit a nomination.

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