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Mercantile Bank Corporation and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of All Required Regulatory Approvals for Pending Merger

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Mercantile Bank Corporation and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of All Required Regulatory Approvals for Pending Merger

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation ("Mercantile") (NASDAQ: MBWM) and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation ("Eastern") (OTCID: EFIN) today jointly announced that the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has approved the proposed merger of Mercantile and…See the Story

Nessel Releases Report on Sex Abuse Allegations in Diocese of Grand Rapids

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Nessel Releases Report on Sex Abuse Allegations in Diocese of Grand Rapids

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None of the 11 Catholic priests charged criminally across Michigan for sexual misconduct are from the Diocese of Grand Rapids, the report said.See the Story

Michigan’s Fifth Diocesan Abuse Report Details Dozens of Allegations Against Priests

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Michigan’s Fifth Diocesan Abuse Report Details Dozens of Allegations Against Priests

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The Michigan government released another report on diocesan abuse in December 2025, detailing dozens of allegations against more than 50 priests in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. / Credit: Snehit Photo/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 16, 2025 / 12:15... [...]See the Story

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Moroun family rescue helps Southwest Michigan insurer secure credit upgrade

A $7 million investment by the Moroun family pulled a century-old Southwest Michigan insurer back from financial uncertainty, leading to an upgraded credit rating and a fresh outlook for the regional carrier. Wolverine Insurance Co.’s sale to the Moroun family’s Clover Financial Corp. and a subsequent capital investment led ratings agency... Please login to read all 904 words.Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

ArtPrize winner finally removed from Ford Museum

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After a long delay, the winning piece from ArtPrize has finally left the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

Inside Grand Rapids’ $98M public works campus built on tight deadline

The city of Grand Rapids recently completed a $98.2 million facility that will allow a range of public services to relocate from the Acrisure Amphitheater site to another riverfront property about 2.5 miles north. The Grand Rapids Public Service Center at 1500 Scribner Ave. NW supports 190 staff across 17 divisions.... Please login to read all 681 words.Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

Data center regulations: Grand Rapids commissioner pushes for framework amid Michigan boom

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Commissioner Marshall Kilgore wants proactive zoning changes to address energy demands and infrastructure impacts while Michigan faces proposals for 16 data centers statewide.Data Centers · Grand Rapids See the Story

Mercantile Bank Corporation and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of All Required Regulatory Approvals for Pending Merger

59% Center coverage: 17 sources

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation ("Mercantile") (NASDAQ: MBWM) and Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation ("Eastern") (OTCID: EFIN) today jointly announced that the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has approved the proposed merger of Mercantile and…NASA · Grand Rapids See the Story

Wege Prize Adds New Judges for Global Circular Economy Competition

Two additions to the group of core judges expand perspective, support for remaining 150 student participants, vying for recognition of their game-changing solutions for a circular economy Grand Rapids, Mich.—The acclaimed global student competition Wege Prize has announced two esteemed additions to its diverse roster of core judges, a move that promises to help make the 13th annual iteration of the program – dedicated to promoting innovation in …Economy · Grand Rapids Read Article

Michigan’s Fifth Diocesan Abuse Report Details Dozens of Allegations Against Priests

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The Michigan government released another report on diocesan abuse in December 2025, detailing dozens of allegations against more than 50 priests in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. / Credit: Snehit Photo/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 16, 2025 / 12:15... [...]Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids See the Story

Michigan founders of protein-packed ice cream make Forbes 30 under 30

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Three years ago, Michael Meadows and Paul Reiss were formulating an ice cream with the fitness crowd in mind. What began as a passion project, however, has propelled into the national spotlight.Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

Country-themed Firebird Bar to open in former Turnstiles space

The restaurateur behind Bridge Street Bar plans to open a country-rock bar with a full food menu on Grand Rapids’ west side in the building where Turnstiles formerly operated. Firebird Bar GR expects to open in February 2026 at 526 Stocking Ave. NW, said Robert Wahl, who also owns The Win... Please login to read all 572 words.Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

A timeline: Decades of Catholic Church abuse reports continue to shape Michigan investigations

The Catholic Church has faced extensive documentation of abuse spanning decades, with much of the evidence coming to light over the past 25 years through ongoing investigations and policy reforms. A pivotal 2002 Boston Globe investigation brought widespread attention to clergy sexual abuse after revealing a former priest had sexually abused approximately 130 people over three decades. This reporting sparked national scrutiny of how the Catholic CGrand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article