$4 million scratch-off lottery ticket sold at Thumb area Meijer store
BAD AXE, MI -- A 42-year-old Macomb County man who bought a scratch-off lottery ticket at a Meijer store in Bad Axe won a $4 million prize. Michigan Lottery officials announced the winning ticket on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The man, who did not want to be identified, bought a Diamond 7s ticket at the Meijer store at 100 Pigeon Road. The man told lottery officials that he scratched the bar code at the bottom of the ticket first and it told him to file a claim. I was in complete shock!,” he told lottery officials in a statement.
mlive.comAs his time in Congress ends, Peter Meijer reflects on politics, looks forward
She’s the first Democrat elected to represent Grand Rapids in Congress since 1974. During an interview, Meijer, an Iraq war veteran whose family founded the Meijer grocery store chain, reflected on his time in Congress. The East Grand Rapids Public Schools graduate said four of his bills were signed into law. He also secured $3 million to help Hope Network transform Fulton Manor in Grand Rapids into low-income housing. West Michigan is home.”Read more:Grand Rapids business district awarded state grantHistoric Flat Iron building in Grand Rapids sold to Cleveland firm for $9.75M57-unit market rate apartment building planned for downtown Grand Rapids
mlive.comMeijer adds two all-electric semitrucks to fleet
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer has added two all-electric semitrucks to its 250-vehcile delivery fleet. The Freightliner semitrucks will operate out of the Walker-based retailer’s Lansing distribution center, and will be used to make deliveries to Meijer stores within a 200-mile range. Meijer previously tested Freightliner’s electric semitrucks in 2009 and 2019. The retailer’s trucks were partially funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to Diamler Truck North America. “Our fleet was chosen by Daimler Truck North America due to our past experience and partnerships on engine testing and data collection,” said Dave Hoover, director of outbound logistics at Meijer.
mlive.com1.3M Michiganders eligible for additional grocery aid before Christmas
Extra grocery money is coming to 1.3 million eligible Michiganders right in time for the holidays. Bridge Card holders will see at least an extra $95 deposited into their account between December 17-24. These benefits are loaded onto Bridge Cards as a separate payment from the aid provided earlier in the month. The 700,000 eligible households will also receive Meijer discounts. Eligible families do not need to re-apply to receive the additional benefits.
mlive.comPolice, firefighters team with Burton Meijer for Shop with a Hero
BURTON, MI -- The small and colorful toy section of the Meijer in Burton was packed Thursday night with a mass of children and first responders in service uniforms. The Meijer store off Center Road partnered with Burton and Flint’s fire and police departments as well as the Flint Firebirds to help 25 Genesee County children with a round of holiday shopping during the Dec. 8 Shop with a Hero event. Shop with a Hero is an annual program hosted by Meijer stores that helps local area children with holiday shopping. This year, over 100 Meijer locations held a Shop with a Hero event. The Burton location has been one of the Meijer stores that participates in the Shop with a Hero event for decades.
mlive.comMeijer donates $1 million to Midwest food pantries
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Meijer is donating $1 million to food pantries across the Midwest, turning purchases customers made of the retailer’s brand food products the week of Thanksgiving into meals for those in need. In Michigan, food pantries across the state will benefit from the donation. Overall more than 250 food pantries will receive a donation, with the $1 million divided evenly between them, the release said. The $1 million donation will provide roughly four million meals, because the average meal cost is 25 cents, the release said. The program has donated more than $76 million to food pantries across the Midwest since 2008, the release said.
mlive.comMeijer offering free home delivery to customers receiving food assistance benefits
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer is offering free home delivery through Dec. 31 to customers who pay for their groceries using a federal food assistance program for low-income families. The Walker-based retailer said in a statement the move is part of an effort to “increase access to healthy and affordable food and reduce food insecurity.”“For example, earlier this year, we added SNAP benefits for online orders, as well as discounts on produce for SNAP customers,” the retailer said in a news release, referring to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Meijer began offering discounts to SNAP customers on qualifying produce in October after receiving a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the SNAP program. Meijer, a privately-owned and family-operated company, operates 499 stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Read more:Hillary Scholten flipped several Republican-leaning areas blue in West Michigan congressional raceWest Michigan school closings for Friday, Nov. 18Get ready for Christmas with these West Michigan events5 fun things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend (Nov. 18-20)
mlive.comHillary Scholten flipped several Republican-leaning areas blue in West Michigan congressional race
While Democrats have had success in Kent County, Sellek said he considers the county to be more “purplish” rather than solidly blue. In Kent County, Gibbs performed strongest in rural and outlying areas of the county and some suburban communities. In Muskegon County, Scholten won 57% to 39%. She won in the city of Muskegon, Muskegon Township, Muskegon Heights, North Muskegon, Roosevelt Park and Norton Shores. The southern portion of Muskegon County, as far north as North Muskegon, is included in the 3rd District.
mlive.comMeijer announces Black Friday deals
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer has announced its deals for Black Friday. The Walker-based retailer is offering a host of discounts on electronics, home appliances, toys and more during the week of Thanksgiving and the following Friday and Saturday. Here’s a look at what Meijer is offering:Black Friday Weeklong Deals: Sunday, Nov. 20 – Saturday, Nov. 26Save $550 when you buy an LG 65-inch NanoCell 4K UHD HDR Smart TV for $649.99, plus get $50 off your next in-store purchase with coupon printed at checkoutSave $400 when you buy an Element 55-inch 4K HDR Roku TV for $199.99Save $60 when you buy a Keurig K-Supreme® Single Serve Coffee Maker with Multistream Technology for $99.99, plus get $10 off your next in-store purchase with coupon printed at checkoutSave $80 when you buy one Apple AirPods Pro® Gen 2 with Wireless Charging Case for $249Buy one, get two free entire stock of MTA Sport activewear for the family70 percent off select styles of women’s puffer coats50 percent off select board games30 percent off select LEGO® playsetsBuy one, get one for $1 on shoes for the familyGet a Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 3-month Nintendo Online individual membership for $299.99Buy one, get one 50 percent off trading cards from Panini, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, & Magic The GatheringBlack Friday 2-Day Sale: Friday & Saturday OnlySave $500 when you buy an Element 65-inch 4K UHD Roku TV for $249.99Save $130 when you buy a Jump Pro 12-foot Trampoline with Enclosure for $169.99Save $80 when you buy an Air Flow Slide Bouncer with Blower for $119.99Save $60 when you buy a Nostalgia 45-inch Popcorn Cart or Cotton Candy Cart for $89.99Save $70 when you buy a Power XL Smokeless Grill Elite for $69.99 or an 8 Qt. Vortex Pro Smart Air Fryer for $79.99Buy one, get two free Carter’s apparel or sleepwearBuy one, get two free Falls Creek, Colorful Planet, Colorful Planet Teen, or lullaby LANE Kids’ ApparelBuy one, get one free entire stock of Derek Hart, Rewind, Ultra Flirt, Wallflower, Vanilla Star or Licensed Junior’s ApparelRead more:‘Get rid of them trash books,’ voter says after West Michigan library millage fails again over LGBTQ materialsMichigan’s only two 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools are from the same districtMeijer Gardens to host 28th annual Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition
mlive.comMeijer offers discounts on produce to help stretch $95 food aid from state
Grocery bills continue to be inflated with high food prices, but state aid and retailer discounts aim to stretch Michiganders’ dollar. Additionally, Meijer will provide coupons to its SNAP customers to take similar discounts off future purchases of qualifying produce. September’s Consumer Prince Index showed another month of high inflation with overall food costs increasing 0.8% in a month. Food prices both at home and out hit a combined 11.2% yearly increase. More on MLive:Why are food costs still high?
mlive.comGrand Rapids neighborhood market named sustainable business of the year
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — South East Market, a neighborhood grocery store that provides local, sustainably raised meat and poultry as well as produce grown by women and farmers of color, has been named the 2022 West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year. The store, which was opened in January 2021 by Alita Kelly and Khara DeWit, received the award from the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, a nonprofit that promotes sustainability. “We birthed this vision with sustainability and equity as core to our mission,” she said in a press release. “We are just one small player in a collective vision for a sovereign and resilient local food system for West Michigan.”The award was provided to South East Market Oct. 5 during the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s Triple Bottom Line Bash at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre. “So much is possible if we reinvest appropriately and center our local communities in our decisions around profitability,” DeWitt said.
mlive.comAccessible, adaptive children’s Halloween costumes added by Meijer
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer is offering accessible, adaptive costumes for children with disabilities this Halloween in a range of sizes and styles. The costumes, available in an astronaut, mermaid, skeleton and witch, are designed to be accessible. Other costumes at Meijer include the following:Infants : “One-piece monster, dinosaur or tiger jumpsuits are not only cute, but practical in helping keep infants warm. These popular choices are easy to layer clothes underneath, so the costumes become the warm, outer layer.”Toddler/Young Child : “Licensed costumes are still a favorite of this age range. Additionally, the popularity of masks and wigs peaks with adults because it is an easy way to enhance an existing look.
mlive.comSaginaw Valley State University, Meijer partner for annual vaccine clinic
KOCHVILLE TWP, MI-- Saginaw Valley State University and Meijer pharmacy will again be working to increase vaccine availability for students, staff and the general public. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 and noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at the SVSU campus recreation center (connected to the Ryder center). Meijer will administer flu vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 boosters. Students under the age of 18 who wish to be vaccinated must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. These vaccine clinics are free and open to the public with no registration required.
mlive.comWoman seriously injured in Holland area crash
HOLLAND, MI -- A 43-year-old Holland woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision near the Meijer store on West Shore Drive, police said. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said the woman was a passenger in an Acura that pulled out of the Meijer store parking lot and onto West Shore Drive, but into the path of a Toyota Camry going north on West Shore Drive. Deputies said the crash happened just before 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. The Acura passenger was taken to a local hospital for serious injuries, police said. Police said the Camry driver had minor injuries and also was taken to a local hospital.
mlive.comHead of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park to step down
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — David Hooker plans to step down “in the coming months” as president and CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and transition into a new role working more directly with the Meijer family. “Serving Meijer Gardens has been one of the greatest highlights of my life,” Hooker said. “Working directly with Fred and Lena and their extended family to build and expand Meijer Gardens has been a complete joy. I am deeply indebted to the Meijer Family, Earl Holton, and the Meijer Gardens board for this amazing opportunity.”Candice Matthews, vice chair of the park’s board, will lead the committee tasked with finding Hooker’s replacement. It has been particularly rewarding working alongside a dedicated group of team members and volunteers who take very seriously their duties to further our mission of celebrating gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts.”The gardens and sculpture park, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, opened in 1995 and features an array of outdoor gardens, a tropical conservatory, a 30-acre sculpture park, and a 1,900-seat outdoor amphitheater.
mlive.comWatch drones pick up litter on Michigan beaches and waterways
MUSKEGON, MI-- Millions of pounds of plastics are estimated to enter the Great Lakes every year and now two types of drones will be deployed to combat the growing problem. A pair of eco-friendly drones or “litter bots” made their Michigan debut in Muskegon on Tuesday, Aug. 23, where the “PixieDrone” and “BeBot” trundled through the water and the sand gathering plastic debris that has become endemic in the Great Lakes. The high-tech skimmers are designed to remove bottle caps, cigarette butts, straws, cups, bottles and other manmade detritus in the water and sand. “The Great Lakes basin is the largest freshwater system in the world. Read more on MLive:Recycling popular in Michigan, but big hurdles existIndustrial plastic pellets litter Great Lakes beachesWe’re ingesting plastic.
mlive.comDefeated Rep. Peter Meijer doesn’t plan to endorse Republican John Gibbs for Congress
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — While U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer wished John Gibbs luck after he lost to him in the Republican 3rd Congressional District primary election, he says he has no plans to endorse him. Meijer, 34, of Grand Rapids Township, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Looking back on the race, Meijer said he “maybe could have made more of an effort in some of those areas.”“But at the same time, we had a great team and ran out there,” he said. Reflection on the challenges in Washington, Meijer said he’s hopeful the Supreme Court will help restore a “better balance between the Executive and the Legislative” branch. Read more:Does Grand Rapids Public Schools need more early childhood centers?
mlive.comMeijer cashier attacked by woman following argument over checkout line
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI -- Police say a 55-year-old cashier at the Meijer located on Market Place Circle was attacked earlier this month by a customer who was upset. The suspect -- who was with two young females -- said one of the orders was her daughter’s. When the cashier left the bathroom, the suspect confronted her again and attacked. Police say the suspect grabbed the woman by the hair and punched her several times before leaving the store. The suspect and the young females left in a late model, green Chevrolet Traverse.
mlive.comDems support for Gibbs could backfire ‘in a spectacular way,’ defeated U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer warns
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer on Sunday said a Democratic ad campaign to boost support for John Gibbs in the Republican primary for a West Michigan congressional seat could backfire “in a spectacular way” in the November election. “It’s a dangerous strategy,” Meijer said, speaking on CBS’ Face the Nation. The ad highlighted Gibbs’ endorsement by Trump, his service in the Trump administration, and said Gibbs would support policies such as “crack down on immigration” and a pro “patriotic” education in K-12 schools. The idea behind the ad, from Democrats’ perspective, was that Gibbs would be easier to beat than Meijer in the November general election. On Sunday, Meijer took responsibility for being defeated by Gibbs.
mlive.comTrump-backed John Gibbs defeats Congressman Peter Meijer, who voted for impeachment
Meijer issued a statement congratulating Gibbs on his victory at 1:30 a.m.“This was a hard-fought primary campaign, and I want to thank everyone in West Michigan for their support,” Meijer, 34, said in a statement. I also want to congratulate my opponent, John Gibbs, on his victory tonight. The result was a big upset for Meijer, who has high name recognition and a deep connection to West Michigan. Gibbs, 43, has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Stanford University and a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University. Paul Marklevitz, a 52-year-old auto mechanic from Byron Township, said his vote for Gibbs was largely a protest vote against Meijer.
mlive.comMeijer, Gibbs locked in tight race for West Michigan congressional district, early returns show
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer was locked in a tight race Tuesday night with John Gibbs, the former Trump administration employee who’s seeking to unseat the first-term Republican congressman. Meijer is seen as the more traditional, establishment Republican candidate while Gibbs has banked on support from grassroots activists and the Trump-wing of the party. It also includes the northern half of Ottawa County, including Allendale and Grand Haven. Southern Muskegon County, including the city of Muskegon, Norton Shores and Fruitport Township, is included in the district as well. Read more:Tudor Dixon wins Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary, AP projectsSlotkin, Barrett advance to November in tossup Michigan congressional raceUnopposed, U.S. Rep. Bergman and longshot Dem advance in northern Michigan
mlive.comHouse Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection face primaries elections
Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Capitol riot days after taking office in 2021 and then cast one of the 10 Republican votes to impeach Donald Trump over the attack, has lost his reelection bid.
Gibbs banking on Trump support, grassroots energy in race against DeVos-backed Meijer
Ottawa County GOP Chair Keith den Hollander said Gibbs has made progress in building his name recognition since coming into the race largely unknown las year. However, for some voters, the race is less about Gibbs than it is about casting a protest vote against Meijer. “He does not support Donald Trump, and so that’s my main issue,” said Cal Peters, 68, of Grandville. “We’re hitting the ground every single day,” he said, adding this his campaign’s internal polling show he’s ahead of Meijer in the race. In Ottawa County, there’s grassroots energy for Gibbs, but Meijer has enthusiastic supporters too, den Hollander said.
mlive.comTrump endorsee tests Meijer’s impeachment vote in Michigan GOP congressional primary
Meijer’s impeachment vote “creates a huge opportunity” for his campaign, Gibbs said. He consistently polls as GOP voters’ top choice for a 2024 presidential candidate, and his endorsements have already made a difference in other primaries. The GOP primary winner will face Democratic immigration attorney Hillary Scholten, who lost to Meijer in 2020 by 6 percentage points. “It’s a huge demerit against him in a primary,” Dulio said of Meijer’s impeachment vote. Despite his impeachment vote, Meijer said the Trump presidency still produced “tremendous policy successes,” including speeding up COVID-19 vaccines, improving criminal justice and pulling back military overseas.
mlive.comMeijer has 10 times the cash than challenger Gibbs in final month of MI-03 primary
Meijer, R-Grand Rapids, raised $578,749 from April through the end of June, while Gibbs raised $216,255 — less than half as much. Gibbs also is at a disadvantage when it comes to money left to spend in the primary, having $124,575 left in the bank compared to Meijer’s $1.4 million. Meijer is also far outspending Gibbs as well, by nearly three times the amount, having dropped about $687,393 compared to his opponent’s $173,616. For her part, Scholten reported spending a little under $210,865 during the period. Trump, aggrieved by the vote, wants Meijer and his compatriots voted out of office and has endorsed Gibbs.
mlive.comPeter Meijer, Trump-backed challenger compete in Aug. 2 GOP primary for West Michigan congressional seat
Meijer, who was first elected in 2020, is the son of Meijer Executive Chairman Hank Meijer, a graduate of Columbia University. MLive/The Grand Rapids Press partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide candidate information for readers. Economy: What federal policies do you support for a healthy economy and to help Americans without financial security improve their economic positions? Meijer: Here in West Michigan, we are lucky to be surrounded by some of the greatest natural resources. We need immigration policies that prioritize border security, meet the needs of our economy, are compassionate, & respect the rule of law.
mlive.comPeter Meijer, John Gibbs at odds over Trump, baseless election fraud claims
They also spoke about the war in Ukraine — Meijer supports a recently approved $40 billion aid package for the country, while Gibbs opposes it. Also, during the discussion about the 2020 election, Meijer said the presidential race didn’t turn out the way “many of us wanted it to,” but he did not dispute Biden’s victory. Gibbs, on the other hand, challenged the integrity of the 2020 election. Numerous state and federal judges also dismissed lawsuits from the Trump administration challenging the 2020 election results, media reports show. Read more:Republican resigns from Michigan election board, cites possible candidacy conflictMom vowed to outlive her daughter’s killer.
mlive.comCongressmen Peter Meijer, Bill Huizenga applaud Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
West Michigan lawmakers’ reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade predictably followed political lines. Republicans, like Congressmen Bill Huizenga and Peter Meijer, cheered the decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson case for saving “unborn lives” while Democrats warned that Americans’ freedoms have been trampled. Huizenga told CNN he believes “people will be surprised” to learn that each state will revert to whatever abortion law was on the books before the Supreme Court legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. Gretchen Whitmer that challenges the law is before the Michigan Supreme Court. Whitmer, AG Nessel condemn Roe decision, work to stop Michigan abortion ban
mlive.comMeijer shopper charged $1,500 for a $68 purchase
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan shopper likes her new planter but not enough to pay the price 23 times. Casey DeBruyn is trying to untangle her finances after her debit card was repeatedly charged for a $68 purchase at a Meijer store in the Grand Rapids area. Meijer, the Michigan-based big-box retailer, has acknowledged that some customers recently have been overcharged for certain purchases. The company said the problem rests with Chase Bank, which processes debit and credit card payments. “I’m still out about $1,300 because they did credit me three of the $68 fees.
mlive.com$7M secured to extend municipal water to hundreds of Cascade Township homes in PFAS hotspot
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A push to connect hundreds of homes in Cascade Township to municipal water, in a neighborhood where residential wells have been polluted by PFAS chemicals, would receive $7.2 million in a bill approved by the U.S. House. The funds were included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, which was approved by the House last week. Cascade Township and the Kent County Health Department has provided water filters to homes in the neighborhood. Cascade Township Manager Ben Swayze said the project, whose total price tag is roughly $14 million, is being done in two phases. The airport, in response, said it was prohibited from using federal grants or airport funding for non-aviation purposes.
mlive.comWhat the Chesterfield Township board is doing to stop stray shopping carts from piling up at bus stops
A drive down Gratiot Avenue in Chesterfield Township means a lot of traffic. Still, lately, it is an unusual eyesore because the smart bus runs on that corridor where there are many shopping centers, and shopping carts find their way into large and unsightly piles.
West Michigan company’s lettuce, salad greens now available at Meijer stores across Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A Caledonia-based farm says its lettuce and salad greens are now being sold at Meijer stores across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Revolution Farms grows its products inside a three-acre greenhouse in Caledonia, and says they are grown using less water and land than other farms that grow lettuce and salad greens. “Supporting local farms and carrying the freshest, most nutritious ingredients is important to us and to our customers,” Sarah Jennings, a produce buyer at Meijer, said in a news release. Frey, a Grand Rapids native who previously spent nearly a decade in Hood River, Oregon, running a small, outdoor apparel company, was the company’s first CEO. Frey and Steketee are no longer with the company.
mlive.com$6M campaign underway to relocate food bank’s headquarters and distribution center
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A campaign is underway to help Feeding America West Michigan raise funds for a new facility that will nearly double the nonprofit’s food distribution efforts. The announcement marks the beginning of the public phase of the $6 million campaign. As a result, Feeding America West Michigan acquired a substantially larger facility in Kentwood last year. Feeding America West Michigan, on Tuesday, received a leading gift of $2 million from longtime supporter, Meijer. “(Meijer) provides millions of pounds of food, donate semi-trucks and give generous financial gifts like this one,” said Kenneth Estelle, president/CEO of the food bank.
mlive.comPolice in Michigan chase shopper, shoot him in parking lot
Police responding to a call about a shopper with a gun chased a man at a Michigan big-box store and shot him twice in the parking lot, according to video. “You just shot me for no reason,” DeAnthony VanAtten, 20, told officers as he lay on the ground handcuffed while they checked his injuries outside a Meijer store in East Lansing on April 25. East Lansing police released video from body-worn cameras and the store's roof Thursday and said state police were in charge of the investigation.
news.yahoo.comPatients can find nearby COVID therapies through new online tool
Using a new online tool, Michigan residents can now locate COVID-19 treatments or medications available near them. These therapies, available to some considered more likely to develop severe disease, are used to reduce the chance of hospitalizations, emergency room visits and deaths. Solv., a web service that helps patients make appointments or video visits and schedule tests, provides phone numbers and operating hours. People are eligible for monoclonal antibodies, laboratory-produced molecules that act as substitute antibodies, when they are older, obese, pregnant or have chronic kidney disease, diabetes, immunosuppressive disease, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, sickle cell disease or neurodevelopmental disorders. Deaths are down, as are the number of COVID patients in intensive care.
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