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Jenison and East Grand Rapids boys teams win state cross country titles

Two Grand Rapids-area boys teams won state titles Saturday at Michigan International Speedway.

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East Grand Rapids won Division 2 by seven points

Sources: Detroit Free Press, The Holland Sentinel

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East Grand Rapids152 points
Holland Christian159 points
Pinckney160 points

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BusinessCJ Ellens will become Hudsonville Ice Cream's CEO on Jan. 1, 2027If Hudsonville is in your freezer, here's who's running the company next. The Holland-based ice cream maker's board elected CJ Ellens as its next CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027. He's the executive vice president now and has worked in a variety of roles over two decades.Today’s editionRead Prep FootballJudge ends Grand Rapids Catholic Central's football playoff run a day before the district finalIf you had Tuesday night football plans, they changed. Kent County Circuit Court Judge Paul Denenfeld ruled Monday for the MHSAA, ending Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Division 5 playoff run. The Cougars were expected to host Berrien Springs in the district final.Tuesday’s editionRead Prep FootballThe judge said equal enforcement of MHSAA rules outweighed the harm to Catholic Central's playersWhy did the judge side with the MHSAA when he was sympathetic to the Cougars? Denenfeld dissolved the restraining order that let Catholic Central play, and wrote that harm to Zainea and his teammates is outweighed by harm to the MHSAA if the court interfered.Tuesday’s editionRead GriffinsNate Danielson, Michal Postava and John Leonard are back with the GriffinsIf you follow the Griffins, three familiar names are back. The Detroit Red Wings announced three roster moves Sunday: center Nate Danielson, goaltender Michal Postava and left wing John Leonard all go to Grand Rapids. Danielson, the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has two assists and a minus-five rating in 13 games with Detroit this season.Monday’s editionRead GriffinsThe Griffins' nine-game points streak ends with a 6-4 loss in RockfordGrand Rapids led 3-0 Saturday on first-period goals by Dylan James, Noah Dower Nilsson and Axel Sandin-Pellikka. Then Rockford scored five unanswered goals in the second period, Marek Vanacker getting a pair, and the IceHogs won 6-4 at the BMO Center.Monday’s editionRead High School FootballKenowa Hills wins its first district football title with a 63-0 rout of LudingtonIf you stayed up for Friday's district finals, Kenowa Hills gave you something to talk about. The Knights beat Ludington, 63-0, for the program's first district title, a week after winning their first playoff game since 1992.Sunday’s editionRead

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  • ParadeThe Grand Rapids Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 6 p.m.

    The Grand Rapids Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight downtown, followed by a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. It begins forming at 5 p.m. at Division Avenue and Pearl Street.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: mlive

  • St. JamesGrand Rapids investment firm Beckett Industries is proposing a $55 million development of about 240 apartments in two four-story buildings at 745 Bridge St.

    Grand Rapids investment firm Beckett Industries is proposing a $55 million development of about 240 apartments in two four-story buildings at 745 Bridge St. NW. It would require demolishing the former St. James Catholic Church, which is 150 years old and held its final Mass in June 2022. Founder Danny Beckett Jr. said in a news release, "St. James is part of the memory of Grand Rapids."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: mlive, WOODTV.com

  • Red KettleThe Salvation Army in Kent County kicks off its Red Kettle campaign Fri., Nov.

    The Salvation Army in Kent County kicks off its Red Kettle campaign Fri., Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle. It plans to announce this year's kettle goal and Christmas Chair there. WGVU's Shelley Irwin Show welcomed Major Aaron Ortman and Cathy Blackburn to talk about the funds and the need for volunteers.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WWMT, wgvunews

  • Nick Fink'sNick Fink's, on West River Drive at Lamoreaux Avenue in Comstock Park, has been around since 1888.

    Nick Fink's, on West River Drive at Lamoreaux Avenue in Comstock Park, has been around since 1888. The owners of Garage Bar & Grill are acquiring it from Gilmore Collection, planning a $500,000 renovation and a late-February 2027 reopening. The deal is expected to close this week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Crain's Grand Rapids Business, WOODTV.com

  • Sullivan'sGrand Rapids home furnishings store Sullivan's is closing and liquidating after founder Bob Sullivan died in February at age 96.

    Grand Rapids home furnishings store Sullivan's is closing and liquidating after founder Bob Sullivan died in February at age 96. It ends a nearly eight-decade run.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Crain's Grand Rapids Business

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    Museum to Honor Community Leaders at Awards Gala

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    Kilwins in Gaslight Village shuts doors

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    AC Grand Rapids announces partnership with Nike

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    Tony Payne

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    Walker commissioners study deer cull options to deter vehicle crashes, protect property

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    Kent County public offices, more closed for Veterans Day

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Jenison, EGR win state titles; Hudsonville names new CEO

Plus, a $55 million apartment plan for the St. James church site and a Veterans Day parade tonight.

The TLDR

  1. Jenison and East Grand Rapids boys win state cross country titles
  2. CJ Ellens will lead Hudsonville Ice Cream starting Jan. 1, 2027
  3. Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. downtown
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