Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Gull Meadow Farms launches its fall season with a patriotic opening weekend on Saturday, Sept.
5 and Sunday, Sept. 6 in Richland (8544 Gull Road) where visitors will enjoy a corn maze celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, discounted admission, farm-made treats, and U-Pick apples.
🏛️ Government
The ramp from westbound I-94 to northbound U.S. 131 reopened on Sept.
3 after a two-month closure for a project adding an auxiliary lane and noise wall (cost $13.4M) to ease congestion. Crews will install signage until work is complete on Sept. 18.
🏈 Sports
Hudsonville native Hayden Large joined the Chicago Bears but was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a core injury during practice — his NFL debut is expected in Week 5 against Green Bay.
Western Michigan announced its five inductees to its 2026 athletic Hall of Fame, including sports legends Corey Davis and Zach Terrell.
The induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the W Club (inside the Seelye Center) during homecoming weekend with tickets costing $50.
Kalamazoo-area high school football rankings for the 2026 season are out after Week 1—both 11-player and 8-player lists feature top teams like Schoolcraft and Marcellus, with Week 2 matchups set to test these standings.
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