Community Calendar: July
Here are all the events happening in July around Ottawa County and beyond.
Holland comes out to celebrate LGBTQ+ community with annual Pride celebration
Community members gathered at Holland’s Kollen Park over the weekend to celebrate Pride Month on the waterfront with entertainment and festivities.
Mary Ellen Murphy: In the pew and out — the case of my faith
My name is Mary Ellen Murphy and I am still a Catholic. At times, I may be non-practicing, but never entirely former.
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Going gluten-free in Ottawa County? We got you covered.
Finding restaurants and eateries that accommodate a gluten-free diet, however, can be a challenge, but Ottawa County boasts several.
As TikTok ban is delayed yet again, Ottawa County businesses fret over lost influence
OTTAWA COUNTY — The White House has once again delayed the U.S. TikTok ban, leaving the app's future a mystery for another 90 days — leaving millions of Ottawa County businesses in the lurch on how to reach customers. Released in 2016, TikTok is a short-form video platform where
Spring Lake Township greenlights $3.8M bike path expansion
Spring Lake Township's Board of Trustees has approved the construction of new bike paths, funded by a voter-approved millage. The project carries an estimated total cost of $3.8 million for construction.
70-mile March Against Genocide to commence today, culminating in Lansing rally
Palestine Solidarity Grand Rapids will stage its 70-mile March Against Genocide from Grand Rapids to Lansing today through Monday.
Smiling Acres festival set to unfurl ‘special’ vibe for Michigan performers, attendees
Take it from northern Michigan's Silver Creek Revival: Performing at Smiling Acres Music Festival in Trufant is "always something special."
Rycenga Park to include permanent security camera system to enhance safety
The cameras are expected to be installed by the end of July.
Ottawa News Network continues growth at six-month anniversary
The innovative, independent nonprofit Ottawa News Network, providing news coverage of Ottawa County communities this week, reached a milestone: six months of growth.
Officials to reconvene over controversial Mead Johnson expansion
Following a lively public hearing during which some residents vocally opposed the project, the fate of the baby formula giant's factory modernization hinges on a crucial planning commission vote.
EPA awards $500K to Ottawa County to help assess brownfield sites for cleanup
Ottawa County recently received $500,000 in grant funds to focus on brownfield redevelopment sites in Grand Haven and Holland.
Groundbreaking soon for Ferrysburg Stillwater Condominiums
The Stillwater Condominiums consist of four buildings, each with four three-bedroom units, and will be built on an 8-acre parcel next door to the Ferrysburg City Hall.
Grand Haven council gives final zoning approval to downtown hotel amid parking concerns
The Grand Haven City Council unanimously gave final zoning approval to the planned Marriott hotel downtown at their meeting Monday night, despite unresolved issues with on-street parking.
Christi Olivier Allen: Attorney General Dana Nessel and the rule of law
In an era of blurred legal lines and executive overreach, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is offering something too rare in current American politics: a principled defense of constitutional order backed by action.
Taekwondo champion detective prepares for World Games
What began as a way to connect with his son 17 years ago has evolved into a remarkable journey for Ottawa County Sheriff's Detective Roger Willard, who is now a five-time national taekwondo champion.
As temps heat up and children head to the water, drowning risk increases. Here's what to know.
There are things parents can do to lessen the danger of drowning, including knowing where their child is most at risk based on how old they are.