Focus West Michigan for 5-17-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published May 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM EDT

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Scott Vander Werf and Eric Kuiper discuss this weekend’s new films, GR will hold its 10th annual Neighborhood Summit this weekend, Michigan’s largest commercial egg producer is facing huge layoffs, and more.

For our main feature today Scott Vander Werf and Eric Kuiper discuss this weekend’s new films. Also, Grand Rapids will hold its 10th annual Neighborhood Summit this weekend, Michigan’s largest commercial egg producer is facing huge layoffs, and more state and West Michigan news.

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