Focus West Michigan for 8-23-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published August 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM EDT

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There’s an effort to end tipping in Michigan, Grady’s Garden foods are set to appear in Meijer stores, a look at this weekend’s new films, and more.

Today on Focus West Michigan: There’s an effort to end tipping in Michigan, Grady’s Garden foods are set to appear in Meijer stores, a look at this weekend’s new films, and more state and West Michigan news.

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