Focus West Michigan for 6-25-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published June 25, 2024 at 3:51 PM EDT

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Kent County is teaming up with Culver’s to preserve farmland, the Ford Airport is getting 12 new murals, a feature on Ottawa County exploring micro homes to beat the housing crisis and more state and West Michigan news.

Today on Focus West Michigan: Kent County is teaming up with Culver’s restaurants to preserve farmland, the Ford International Airport is getting a dozen new murals, a feature on Ottawa County exploring micro homes to beat the housing crisis and more state and West Michigan news.

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