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Ottawa County school districts eye snow day count as new storm approaches
Weather

Ottawa County school districts eye snow day count as new storm approaches

Though it may be a thrill for students to have the days off, it can pose a headache for district officials, which are limited to only six school day cancellations every academic year.

Ottawa residents show mounting dissent over Trump's controversial executive orders
Politics

Ottawa residents show mounting dissent over Trump's controversial executive orders

West Michigan residents — many with ties to Ottawa County — are voicing their dissent in myriad ways as they hope to push back against the new administration’s rollout of the controversial Project 2025.

18-band lineup set for Jammie Awards honoring the best Michigan music
Entertainment

18-band lineup set for Jammie Awards honoring the best Michigan music

The up-and-coming band Money Soup released its debut album in 2024 and is among 18 regional groups and solo acts chosen to play this year’s Jammie Awards on Feb. 28 at The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids.

EGLE plugs two leaking wells in Jenison lake, only second such operation in 30 years
Environment

EGLE plugs two leaking wells in Jenison lake, only second such operation in 30 years

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy recently sealed two leaking wells in an Ottawa County lake, the department announced Tuesday.

The future looks bright for healthcare in Ottawa County
Health

The future looks bright for healthcare in Ottawa County

The healthcare environment in the U.S. became increasingly challenging post-pandemic, with independent community hospitals being the hardest hit.

Judge signals that officials' private devices exempt from FOIA requests
News

Judge signals that officials' private devices exempt from FOIA requests

An Allegan County judge signaled Monday that she likely would rule that Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act does not cover public officials’ private devices and accounts.

Another impeachment, already? Third time is the charm
Opinion

Another impeachment, already? Third time is the charm

Impeachment is a drastic measure, but it was put into the Constitution for a reason, and the third time could be the charm.

Squatch finds home in West Michigan for ‘rule-breaking’ prog-jazz fusion
Entertainment

Squatch finds home in West Michigan for ‘rule-breaking’ prog-jazz fusion

The band Squatch aims to release its second album in 2025, along with more singles.

Rhonda Sider Edgington: I finally get it: A tribute to tribute bands
Opinion

Rhonda Sider Edgington: I finally get it: A tribute to tribute bands

Now I see what tribute bands offer us — the chance to gather with other fans and celebrate our love of some great music together.

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