Community Calendar: May
Here are all the happenings for the month of May.
Obituaries: May 2025
This file will be updated throughout the month of May as new notices become available.
Nancy Berg: Liberation day or limitation day?
We are being limited by this so-called "liberation day," but we can choose to act. In that, comes true liberation.
Spring Lake Township seeks grant for waterfront park
Spring Lake Township officials hope to develop a new waterfront park if they receive grant funding to purchase a half-acre property.
Beverley Rannow: An invitation to make a difference
The Nourish Our Future Offering of Letters asks your representative and senators to protect and strengthen nutrition programs that help children reach their full potential.
Special education millage faces renewal, restoration in Ottawa, Allegan counties
Ottawa and Allegan county residents will play a significant role in the future of special education funding as they prepare to cast their ballots on May 6.
Ashley Wirgau: We've allowed politics to render ourselves speechless, powerless
From the right’s pedaled propaganda and the left’s elitist blindfold, we have ended up so utterly divided that the winners can now truly take all because in order to form a resistance, you have to be in communication.
Critical senior services funding on May 6 ballot in GH Twp.
A crucial funding source for senior services in northern Ottawa County will face a critical vote May 6, as Grand Haven Township residents decide on renewing a dedicated property tax.
Tim Pennings: Memories of Hope President John Jacobson
In recognition of the man who came to Hope College the same year I did, I’d like to give a man I admired some well-deserved praise.
Meijer Gardens’ 2025 ‘Tuesday Evening Music Club’ to spotlight diverse Michigan acts
The 11-show Tuesday series runs from mid-June through late August.
Local author share's Jefferson's 'miracle' story in new book geared toward young adults
One of Holland's most prolific authors has released a new book explaining the story of the Declaration of Independence's inception from Thomas Jefferson's point of view.
Judicial watchdog group files complaint against Ottawa judge
An Ottawa County district court judge is facing disciplinary action from the state Judicial Tenure Commission after pleading guilty to a charge of domestic violence last year.
Ottawa County navigates extensive road work season
Ottawa County residents are facing significant road construction as the county progresses with a series of infrastructure projects.
Road work ahead: Grand Haven sets street paving schedule
The resurfacing of several streets in Grand Haven is underway as part of the city’s 2025 Street Resurfacing Project.
Letters to the Editor: April 21
Readers sound off on local issues and beyond.
All you need to know about Tulip time 2025
Tulip Time 2025 will take place May 2 through May 10.
Michigan’s Dominic John Davis reveling in Jack White’s nightly adventure
Dominic John Davis has long been part of Jack White's musical adventure.
Doug Tjapkes: Who should we blame?
Before casting our ballots, it’s imperative that we find out where these candidates stand on issues that are important to us.