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A serial sperm donor who has fathered 550 children is being sued amid accusations his prolific donations increases the risk of accidental incest.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer is celebrating Women’s History Month with a special collection of products featuring the art of three artists from the Midwest. Five percent of sales from the collection will be donated to the American Heart Association to support programs raising awareness of heart health among women. “As women, we each have our own unique experiences that shape us,” Carla Hendon, director of supplier diversity and indirect procurement at Meijer, said in a statement. “While each piece reflects its artist’s celebration of her womanhood, we know this collection will speak to women at large as the pieces celebrate the depth and multi-dimensionality of a woman’s sense of self.”To learn more about the products and Meijer’s Women History Month initiative, visit meijercommunity.com/local-artist-collection. One of the artists said seeing her work on Meijer shelves allows her to connect with scores of people who otherwise wouldn’t see her work.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Meijer says it’s allowing food assistance recipients to purchase items from a program that offers food nearing its expiration date at a deep discount. The Walker-based retailer said in a news release that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can be used for purchases from the Flashfood program. “As a company committed to enriching lives in the communities we serve, we’re pleased to be the first retailer to expand our Flashfood program in this way,” Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said. “Feeding people has always been at the heart of what we do, and this is another way Meijer is working to provide extra value to those customers who need it most.”Meijer launched Flashfood in 2019 at select supercenters in metro Detroit, and now offers the program at all its supercenters and grocery stores. “While also cutting down on in-store food waste, Flashfood allows customers to purchase food nearing its sell-by date – like meat, produce, seafood, deli and bakery products – at up to 50 percent off on the Flashfood app, and then pick them up from a designated refrigerator or storage rack located at the front of Meijer stores,” the retailers said in a news release.

DAVISON TWP, MI -- Davison Township folks may soon be able to pick up a cup Starbucks in the morning. The national chain store is expected to move in front of the Meijer complex next to Financial Plus Credit Union, located near the intersection of Lapeer and Irish roads, with an estimated opening timetable sometime in summer 2023. A 4,928 square-foot plaza is being built, owned by Alrig USA, and one of the leases on their website is Starbucks along with Doctors of Physical Therapy. “They (Starbucks) just got their site plan approved a little over a month ago, so they’re going through all the approvals at Genesee County,” said Matt Place, Davison Township building inspector. MLive-The Flint Journal will follow up as soon as more information is provided.

It disgusts me to read signs that have to tell people that abusing employees will not be tolerated.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Meijer is set to pay over $2 million to resolve the Kalamazoo County portion of a settlement related to opioid litigation, according to Kalamazoo County government officials. The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners approved the settlement, which includes some of the money covering attorney fees, at a meeting this week. Meijer will pay a total of $2.075 million to resolve the portion of the litigation related to Kalamazoo County. “Kalamazoo County has not been immune to this epidemic and the ripple effects that have ensued,” he said. Related: State to disburse $81 million in opioid settlement funds after county’s lawsuit dismissedIn Kalamazoo County, stakeholders have been addressing the epidemic for the past five years with the development of the Kalamazoo County Opioid Coalition, Health Officer Rutherford said.

The new Meijer grocery stores will be in Lake Orion and Macomb Township and will open on Jan. 26 at 6 a.m.

Born in Detroit Apparel, LLC has launched its first retail product line in select Meijer stores, which includes exclusive Detroit Kronk Gym shirts.

The Michigan brand “Born In Detroit” can now be found at several Meijer stores throughout Metro Detroit.

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Meijer is bringing some big changes to how its mPerks digital coupon and reward program works.

Outgoing Michigan Republican Congressman Peter Meijer warns that by embracing conspiracy theories, the right is giving Democrats a "tangible advantage" with voters.

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.

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

Grocery stores were quite busy with people stocking up for holiday dinners and preparing for this week’s winter snowstorm.

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.

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.

The artisans behind some of the best fresh bread in Detroit are expanding their brand’s footprint into the metro area this week.

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.

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.

From Thanksgiving Day to Black Friday, many stores will have different hours due to the holiday.

From Thanksgiving Day to Black Friday, many stores will have different hours due to the holiday.

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)

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.

Meijer will be waiving its home delivery fee for customers using SNAP benefits through Dec. 31, 2022.

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

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?

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.

Avalon International Breads is expanding into Meijer’s Metro Detroit markets as they find a home as new tenants.

The Detroit-based company replaces Great Lakes Coffee, which closed stores following a labor dispute

An Indiana woman feels “financial relief” after winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Double Diamond instant game.

Meijer, a Michigan-based company, is looking for chefs in the midwest to feature their products in the new Frederik’s by Meijer line.

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.

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.

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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.

As families struggle to make ends meet, one big hit to the bottom line just happened: checking off those long school supplies lists is far from cheap.

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.

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.

The woman wanted for assaulting a cashier at a Meijer in Rochester Hills has been identified, officials say.

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?

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.

A shopper attacked a cashier who told her she had too many items to use the self-scan checkout line at a Meijer in Oakland County, officials said.

A shopper attacked a cashier who told her she had too many items to use the self-scan checkout line at a Meijer in Oakland County, officials said.

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.

What incentive do Republicans have to take ‘courageous’ stands if they know that not only will their party ostracize them, but the other guys will pour fuel on the fire?

Meijer has announced teachers can save 15% on supplies for an entire school year.

Did the DCCC cause Peter Meijer to lose? That's perhaps the least important question that follows from Tuesday's Michigan primary.

The party’s congressional campaign arm spent $435,000 in a GOP primary to promote a candidate challenging Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach Trump.

Will Democrats come to regret the tactic of boosting extreme, election-denying Republican candidates?

Meijer, a freshman Republican, was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection

Freshman Republican Rep. Peter Meijer voted to impeach Trump following the Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.

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.

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

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.

The Grand Rapids Republican called the scheme ‘political jiu-jitsu’

They continue to vote against Donald Trump but have kept their heads down.

Backing impeachment-backing Rep. Peter Meijer's (R-Mich.) conspiracy-theory-touting primary opponent crystallizes the problematic strategy.

Desperate to retain control of Congress, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee becomes the latest party entity to aid a Trump-endorsed Republican in a contested primary.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has released a new TV ad about John Gibbs, who's seeking to oust Michigan Republican Rep. Peter Meijer. Meijer voted for Trump's impeachment.

It’s a risky, bold move that could backfire

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.

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.

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.

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.

A wild crime spree in Monroe County has three children facing possible charges. The youngest is just eight years old.

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.

A lottery club in Sterling Heights won $1 million after matching the five white balls.

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

If this year’s gardening has resulted in a collection of plastic flower pots and trays sitting in your yard or garage, good news: you can recycle them at Meijer stores.

A western Michigan shopper likes her new planter but not enough to pay the price 23 times.

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.

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.

Bob Pawlusiak is upset and frustrated. He said he stopped into his local Meijer Friday. His total came out to $33.86. The next day, he looked at his checking account and he was in the negative.

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.

All Meijer stores had debit and credit card payment problems this past weekend.

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Meijer is urging customers to check their bank statements if they shopped at a store over the weekend.

The old saying that it only takes one ticket to win proved true for a Battle Creek man who won a $3.39 million Lotto 47 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

Video shows police chasing a man and shooting him twice in the parking lot of a big-box store in a Michigan city.

Police released body camera and surveillance footage on Thursday of the non-fatal shooting of a person who reportedly had a gun at a Meijer store in East Lansing.

A Michigan-based box store chain has announced it will be donating $1 million to help clean up Midwestern beaches.

Michigan gas prices have risen to their highest point in 13 years, and experts believe the pain at the pump could get even worse.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bipartisan bills designed to reduce prescription drug costs by regulating pharmacy benefit managers that oversee coverage for employers, insurers and others.

Police in West Michigan are investigating what they are calling a “random” stabbing at a Meijer store in Wyoming.

Meijer stores haven’t been as proactive and effective about getting vaccines and masks out to the public for those with disabilities, according to findings by the Department of Justice.

Although it may be the calm before the storm outside right now, that is not the case at grocery stores and gas stations across Metro Detroit.

Democrat Hillary Scholten says she will run for a newly drawn House seat in western Michigan, looking to seize the party’s best shot at representing Grand Rapids in Congress in decades.

Democrat Hillary Scholten says she will run for a newly drawn House seat in western Michigan, looking to seize the party’s best shot at representing Grand Rapids in Congress in decades.

Meijer and Kroger are offering three free N95 masks to customers through a partnership with the federal government.

Meijer says it’s now offering free N95 masks to customers when they enter any store in the Midwest region.

Meijer is pledging to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025.

The Meijer company is remembering the life and legacy of one its oldest family members.

Our community is home to impressive local vendors creating all kinds of goods and items to enhance our lives.

The golden ticket program is a cash drawing consisting of 20 golden tickets that will be handed out over the next week, and winners will be notified on Christmas Eve.

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Firefighters responding to a car fire in a Lenox Township Meijer parking lot discovered a body inside the vehicle.

The new Meijer Rivertown Market in Detroit features thousands of products from local vendors.