🌱 How wildfire smoke’s billion-dollar hit is felt from Coopersville to the lakeshore.
Coopersville, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Coopersville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How wildfire smoke’s billion-dollar hit is felt from Coopersville to the lakeshore.
Also on today's calendar: Ludington JV Football @ Coopersville and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wildfire smoke cost Michigan tourism billions, industry says (wgvunews.org) — Coopersville state Rep. Luke Meerman is among those raising alarms about this summer’s thick Canadian wildfire smoke, which tourism leaders say has cost Michigan businesses billions. Industry testimony to lawmakers described closed golf courses, canceled concerts, and calls for a new Pure Michigan campaign to revive fall travel. 
📸 Around Coopersville
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Upcoming Events in
Coopersville
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★ Featured events ★
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Acoustic Jam Night →
Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center, 375 Main St, Coopersville
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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Other local events
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Open House & Backpack Give Away
Covert High School Coopersville, MI 49404
5:00 pm -
Ludington JV Football @ Coopersville →
Coopersville High School, 198 East St, Coopersville
6:30 pm -
Acoustic Jam Night →
Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center, 375 Main St, Coopersville
6:00 pm -
West Catholic Varsity Football @ Coopersville →
Coopersville High School, 198 East St, Coopersville
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tally Ho! Nature Adventure Awaits! Thatcher Park →
Thatcher Park, Main St, Ravenna
9:30 am -
RunFIT - Leprino M45 Run Training program with Ivy Rehab →
Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy 11160 W.J. Presley Pkwy Suite 103 Allendale, MI 49401
6:15 pm -
Allendale Township Board Meeting →
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, 6676 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale
6:00 pm -
Board of Education Meeting - Regular
Ravenna Public Schools Ravenna High School - Bulldog Room
6:30 pm -
St. Luke Food Pantry
Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce 11325 54th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401
3:00 pm -
Blood Drive →
Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce 105 68th Avenue North Coopersville, MI 49404
10:00 am -
Mission Allendale Food Truck
Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Lighthouse Community Church 7624 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale MI 49401
9:25 am
Thursday August 6
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Flex, Ltd. posted a job opening for Program Manager - Automotive Manufacturing in Coopersville. Apply here.
- SpartanNash Company posted a job opening for Deli/Bakery Associate in Coopersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coopersville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Allendale
- What does El-Sayed's win mean for Michigan Democrats? (woodtv.com)
- Michigan Tech men's basketball releases 2026-27 schedule (uppermichiganssource.com)
- Benson, James to face off in November, El-Sayed narrowly defeats Stevens (lanthorn.com)
Spring Lake
- August 2026 Early Bird Breakfast at Holiday Inn Spring Lake on August 20, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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