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Jim Woods named Partner at OHM Advisors

Jim Woods was recently named partner at architecture, engineering, planning firm OHM Advisors. After over 25 years with the Michigan Department of Transportation, he...

NTH announces Andrea Swartz will take the helm of the Environmental Division

NTH is proud to announce its key leadership hire, Andrea Swartz, a highly respected Environmental, Health and Safety, Sustainability, and ESG Leader, who will...
Praxis Packaging Solutions

Private equity-backed packaging company cuts 60 jobs amid ‘reduced business’

BYRON TWP. — A Grand Rapids-area packaging company has permanently laid off 60 employees amid reduced business. Private equity-backed Praxis Packaging Solutions Co. on March...
Stacy Paul

Former NASA engineer grows Grand Rapids tech startup

Stacy Paul grew up on a potato farm in northern Michigan, spending much of her time outside while developing a strong interest in science,...
Liberty Plastics Inc. is expanding in Holland Township

Lakeshore plastic injection molding company doubling footprint to support growth

HOLLAND TWP. — A lakeshore plastic injection molding company is more than doubling its Holland Township manufacturing footprint as part of a nearly $3...

GR environmental firm appoints first woman president

A local environmental consulting firm transitioned to new leadership with its first female president.

$25M Fruit Ridge bridge investment reflects Walker’s growth

A redevelopment project for a local bridge received state approval and funding as the surrounding city has experienced significant growth in recent years.

Engineer trade group names deputy director amid workforce shortage

A nationwide shortage of engineers is one of the drivers for a new hire at a state-level engineering trade group.

Over 2,000 lead line replacements slated for Grand Rapids this year

To help minimize lead exposure for residents, the city of Grand Rapids plans to replace more lead service lines in 2023 than any other year.

Fishbeck grows in southwest Michigan with newest acquisition

A Grand Rapids-area contractor continues to grow its West Michigan presence.

Ottawa County accepts new grant for park restoration

Ottawa County received grant funding for improvements and restorative work of the wetlands at a local park.

Holland Engineering to merge with OMM Engineering

Two engineering firms in the region will join forces in 2023.

City provides updates on current, future park projects

As several Grand Rapids parks received improvements in 2022, city officials look ahead to projects slated for 2023.

Abonmarche expands in West Michigan

A Midwest engineering firm is expanding across West Michigan with two new offices.

City study recommends water, sewer rate increases

Grand Rapids’ water and sewer rates could increase in 2023 based on recommendations from an annual review.

Cascade Township seeks parks and rec feedback

Cascade Township is seeking community feedback on a draft of a five-year parks and recreation master plan.

Roberto Clemente Park earns social equity award

A local park recently was recognized for its incorporation of equitable design elements.

A new 58-mile bike trail will connect West Michigan to Chicago

From Michigan to Indiana to Illinois, bikers and pedestrians will soon be able to travel across state lines on a scenic, non-motorized greenway along the south shore of Lake Michigan.

Spalding DeDecker selects GR office manager

Spalding DeDecker, a leading civil engineering, planning and surveying firm, is happy to announce that Ariana Jeske has been promoted to office manager of our Grand Rapids office. 

Spalding DeDecker hires land development lead

Spalding DeDecker, a leading civil engineering, planning and surveying firm, hired Craig Gengler, PE, as West Michigan land development lead.
AP

Univ. of Michigan’s ZEUS will be most powerful laser in US

ANN ARBOR — A newly constructed University of Michigan facility that will be home to the most powerful laser in the United States is hosting its first experiment this week as the nation seeks to become competitive again in the realm of high-power laser facilities.
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EPA loses key ruling as Flint residents pursue water claims

DETROIT — A judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from appealing a key ruling in a long-running lawsuit claiming negligence by the federal government in Flint’s lead-contaminated water in 2014-15.
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Judge retains jurisdiction in lawsuit over Enbridge pipeline

TRAVERSE CITY — A federal judge Thursday kept jurisdiction over a lawsuit seeking to close an oil pipeline crossing a section of the Great Lakes, rejecting Michigan’s effort to shift the case to state court.
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Boil-water alert could last 2 weeks for some in SE Michigan

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A boil-water advisory could last up to two weeks for more than 130,000 people in southeastern Michigan as crews repair a water pipe break, officials said Monday.
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Jury can’t reach verdict in engineers’ Flint water trial

DETROIT — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint’s lead-contaminated water.