Obituaries: April 2025
This file will be updated throughout the month of April as new notices become available.
Ottawa CMH director's contract could be in question after board didn't sign off on terms
As Ottawa County’s Community Mental Health director grapples with serious challenges on how Medicaid funding shortfalls will affect his department and services, it is unclear if his contract with the county is valid.
Letters to the Editor: Ottawa County residents sound off
Local residents sound off on local, state and national issues.
Bill Dalton: Goodbye, Old Glory
Until “you know who” is no longer in the White House, the banana flag will fly at the farm. After you know who is gone, I’ll replace it with Old Glory.
Scholten takes questions in townhall as Huizenga doubles down on support for Trump
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, met with constituents in Michigan's Third Congressional District — and they had a lot to say.
School calendar: April
Find out what events are scheduled for Ottawa County schools.
Holland residents host unity march to show solidarity against Trump Administration's actions
More than 100 people gathered in downtown Holland on Saturday to show support for the local immigrant community.
Community Calendar: April
Here are all the latest happenings for April.
Singer-songwriter May Erlewine finds rock edge on new album, Michigan tour
May Erlewine's “What It Takes” — officially released March 21 — brims with an undercurrent of rootsy rock, propelled by Erlewine’s poignant, pointed and uplifting songs and powered by Katzman on drums, Phil Cook on keyboards, Packy Lundholm on guitar and Joel Gottschalk on bass.