Hundreds turn out for Armed Services Marathon race events
Runners from across Ottawa County hit the pavement Sunday, May 18, morning for the Armed Services Marathon, half marathon, and 5K presented by Adelaide Pointe.
Free community concerts set to heat up summer in West Michigan and beyond
Diverse lineups featuring Michigan-bred acts are a staple of Michigan’s free community concerts with more than 100 series listed in LocalSpins.com’s Free Outdoor Community Concerts Guide for 2025.
Officials: Ottawa County harbor dredging delays over PFAS testing could drive up costs
Local, state and national officials are warning that unless Michigan environmental officials can fast-track PFAS regulations to allow for harbor dredging this year, it could end up costing Ottawa County residents millions.
Barbara Mezeske: An American abroad in 2025
If the values of freedom, justice and a diverse democracy are lacking in our elected representatives, they can still be found among ordinary Americans.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District Board races take shape; three seats open
The Ottawa Area Intermediate School District aims to fill three seats on its board of education following the June 2 special election.
Doug Tjapkes: Recalibrate the way we see prison reform
Up to 90% of them are going to be released someday, and decent treatment will certainly contribute toward making them better neighbors for you and me.
Bed-and-breakfast approved for American Dunes Golf Club site
A proposed bed-and-breakfast in Grand Haven Township will offer a unique addition to property near American Dunes Golf Club.
Tim Pennings: Tragedy of the commons
Our lives are interwoven. Maybe, just maybe, like the shepherds, we all win or we all lose together.
West Michigan’s Out of Favor Boys eschew ‘museum versions of the blues’ for new album
Kalamazoo’s Out of Favor Boys bring their trademark “contemporary blues” sound in their new album, “Love & Sorrow.”
Ottawa County voters back schools, services — pass on big construction projects
Ottawa County voters delivered a split verdict at the polls Tuesday, May 6, backing school operations and community services while rejecting major construction bonds.
Jude Vereyken: Test your knowledge on alcohol use
It’s OK to ask for help if you think your drinking is problematic because excessive alcohol use can have so many immediate and long-term effects.
Candidate roundup: Ottawa County gears up for fall 2025 citywide elections
This year’s Ottawa County fall elections are a mix of incumbent candidates seeking re-election and new faces vying for public office.
Kim Nagy: A study in paradoxical behavior
I urge these commissioners to reflect on their attitudes towards constituents, especially those whom they represent, despite policy disagreement.
'An important open government issue': Plaintiff seeks closed session minutes in lawsuit
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners opted not to discuss a proposed settlement offer that could have resolved one of a handful of lawsuits stemming from decisions made by the previous board, led by far-right group Ottawa Impact.
Trump Administration's planned budget cuts threaten key Lake Michigan data network
Proposed federal budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could pull the plug on a vital data network for Lake Michigan, impacting everything from boater safety and fishing forecasts to beach monitoring and drinking water intakes.
School Calendar: May
See what events are coming up in our local districts.
Michigan’s summer concert deluge: Lineups for popular outdoor venues
The superstars are out in force this summer across Michigan.
Community Calendar: May
Here are all the happenings for the month of May.