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Ottawa County faith leaders urge sheriff, board to take public stand on ICE to reassure residents

by Sarah Leach

February 09, 2026

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Bill Steffen's weekday forecast: Feb. 9-13

by ONN Staff

February 09, 2026

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Letters to the Editor: The national debt, taking action and defending our election clerks

by Guest Opinion Submission

February 08, 2026

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Cellphone policies under review in school districts after new laws ban them from classrooms

Ottawa County school administrators are evaluating local policies this week following a new state mandate aimed at severing the digital connection between students and their smartphones during school hours.

by Heather VanDyke

February 12, 2026

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West Michigan documentary highlighting wrongful conviction selected for fifth film festival

by ONN Staff

February 12, 2026

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Cabildo ready to rock out at benefit for immigrant families

by John H Sinkevics

February 10, 2026

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Cellphone policies under review in school districts after new laws ban them from classrooms

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West Michigan documentary highlighting wrongful conviction selected for fifth film festival

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Cabildo ready to rock out at benefit for immigrant families

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February 10, 2026

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Ottawa County faith leaders urge sheriff, board to take public stand on ICE to reassure residents

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February 09, 2026

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Bill Steffen's weekday forecast: Feb. 9-13

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February 09, 2026

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Letters to the Editor: The national debt, taking action and defending our election clerks

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Politics

News Government Elections Michigan House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Politics

Swartz drops out, as 4th Congressional race pits Dem McCann against GOP's Huizenga

The candidate pool for Michigan's 4th Congressional District is thinning after Kalamazoo-based Democrat Jessica Swartz announced Saturday that she was withdrawing from the race to seek a seat in the state House.

by ONN Staff

December 23, 2025

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Ottawa County settles with Kleinjans for $112,500 after both sides agree to mediator's proposal

by Sarah Leach

December 19, 2025

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County mulls settling with ex-commissioner Kleinjans — its last lawsuit tied to Ottawa Impact

by Sarah Leach

December 18, 2025

News Politics Elections Michigan Senate

Ottawa Democratic firebrand Chris Kleinjans announces bid for Michigan's 31st Senate seat

by Sarah Leach

October 06, 2025

News Politics Elections Ferrysburg

Ferrysburg candidates answer citizen questions during forum

by Sarah Leach

October 02, 2025

News Politics U.S. House of Representatives Democrats

State Sen. Sean McCann announces campaign to flip the Fourth Congressional District

by Lee Marentette

July 20, 2025

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70-mile March Against Genocide to commence today, culminating in Lansing rally

by Mallory Burt

June 26, 2025

Entertainment

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West Michigan documentary highlighting wrongful conviction selected for fifth film festival

by ONN Staff

February 12, 2026

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Cabildo ready to rock out at benefit for immigrant families

by John H Sinkevics

February 10, 2026

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West Michigan bluegrass star Billy Strings wins third Grammy Award for best bluegrass album

by John H Sinkevics

February 05, 2026

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Michigan’s Jammie Awards poised to rev things up with diverse 20-act lineup

by John H Sinkevics

February 03, 2026

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Loutit Library celebrates Washington Post editorial cartoonist's Civil Rights works

by ONN Staff

January 21, 2026

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American Rust embraces ‘middle-of-America rustbelt rock’

by John H Sinkevics

January 20, 2026

Education

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Cellphone policies under review in school districts after new laws ban them from classrooms

Ottawa County school administrators are evaluating local policies this week following a new state mandate aimed at severing the digital connection between students and their smartphones during school hours.

by Heather VanDyke

February 12, 2026

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As snow days pile up, Ottawa County school districts might need state approval for more

by Heather VanDyke

February 05, 2026

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Coopersville High School transformation takes shape as bond projects enter final phases

by Heather VanDyke

February 04, 2026

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Ottawa County approves $10M bond issuance for Hope College capital-improvement projects

by Heather VanDyke

December 04, 2025

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West Ottawa High School debate team wins Metro League Championship again

by ONN Staff

December 03, 2025

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Ottawa County schools mourn end of Blue Ribbon program

by Heather VanDyke

October 03, 2025

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Kids get real-world view of building at EV Construction’s 'future builders 2025' event

by ONN Staff

August 08, 2025

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GVSU opens doors for Siena Heights students amid Catholic university's impending closure

by Heather VanDyke

July 28, 2025

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New stadium, renovated schools on Holland bond ballot

by Heather VanDyke

July 25, 2025

News Education GVSU

GVSU receives $1.6 million as part of first-ever Michigan Innovation Fund

by Diego Storck

July 25, 2025

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School calendar: February 2026

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February 02, 2026

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Community Calendar: February 2026

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January 31, 2026

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Loutit Library celebrates Washington Post editorial cartoonist's Civil Rights works

Loutit District Library in Grand Haven is exploring the celebrated works of one of America's most well-known editorial cartoonists.

by ONN Staff

January 21, 2026

Opinion

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Letters to the Editor: The national debt, taking action and defending our election clerks

by Guest Opinion Submission

February 08, 2026

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Bill Dalton: Caged chickens

by Bill Dalton

February 06, 2026

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William Pettit: We need to talk about Joe

by Guest Opinion Submission

February 04, 2026

Bill Dalton: Dear America post image

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Bill Dalton: Dear America

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 30, 2026

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Letters to the Editor: No one is above the law, forest protection and watch for wobbly plates

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 28, 2026

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Bill Dalton: AI insurance

by Bill Dalton

January 23, 2026

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Judy Parr: Time to halt President Donald Trump’s mayhem

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 20, 2026

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Bill Dalton: Marty -30-

by Bill Dalton

January 16, 2026

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Jim Dana: Jingle all away

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January 15, 2026

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Bill Dalton: Happy Trump year!

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January 09, 2026