Energy Rate Hike Proposed, Terror Suspects Indicted, and Vintage Christmas Market

Friday, November 14th, 2025

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A market featuring vintage Christmas & local gifts and complimentary catered coffee will open on Saturday in Grand Rapids. Find more details on the event here and read more in Weekend Events.

Most gifts fade over time—this one improves with every year. Hanks Belts are crafted in America from premium full-grain leather and built to last for life. Read more on today’s featured brand below.

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The state’s second-largest natural gas provider is proposing a $163 million rate hike on consumers—which comes out to roughly a 7.9% increase on monthly energy bills.

The rate increase, which is roughly 3.5 times larger than last year’s 2.2% increase, will go toward better safety and reliability according to DTE.

If approved, the rate increase would result in an increase of about $6 per month for Michigan customers.

You can read the full proposed rate increase here.

The three Dearborn men involved in allegedly planning a Halloween terror attack were formally indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday.

Mohmed Ali, Majed Mahmoud, and Ayob Nasser were all named in a federal indictment alleging they conspired to provide material support and resources to ISIS for attacks at clubs in Ferndale and Ohio’s Cedar Point amusement park.

In all, eight people in three different states have been charged in the case. You can read the full indictment here.

The City of Holland is opening its $11.3 million ice rink tonight that features a 14,000-foot ice skating ribbon, a curling rink, fire pits, and concessions.

The rink’s ice ribbon is 700 feet long, winding around multiple curves and widening to an open-skate 75-foot semi-circle.

Over 1,500 tickets have already been sold for the rink’s inaugural season. Sessions run in 90-minute timeslots, with ice skates available to rent for $10.

You can find more details and buy tickets here.

Most gifts wear out—Hanks Belts don’t. Made in the USA from full-grain leather, they’re built to outlast your jeans, your truck, and maybe even you. No cracking, no peeling—just solid American craftsmanship that holds up year after year.

A Hanks Belt makes the perfect gift for anyone who values gear that doesn’t quit. Plus, get free shipping and easy exchanges on every order.

👉 Give a belt that lasts—shop Hanks this Christmas.

Cooler nights, brighter pours.

Try Bell’s Brewery’s newest draft—Oberon Eclipse—where bright raspberry meets smooth wheat for a seasonal sunshine you can enjoy from September through March. It’s the kind of beer that makes you pause, sip, and appreciate the craft behind every pour.

What started in 1985 with Larry Bell brewing in a 15‑gallon soup kettle has grown into one of Michigan’s most celebrated craft breweries. Decades later, Bell’s is still about bold flavors, inspired brewing, and creating beers that bring people together.

Swing by the Eccentric Café, tour the Comstock brewery, or grab a six-pack to take home—Oberon Eclipse and every Bell’s beer carries a taste of their legacy.

👉 Grab a pint, pour a story, and enjoy the season. Find some Bell’s today.

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