Jude Vereyken: Song birds and your mental health
Did you know that listening to bird tunes is a simple, easy way to improve your mental health?
Grand Haven hopes revamped elementary school system will boost student enrollment
School board members said they hoped the changes next year would generate more enrollment and opportunities for GHAPS to accumulate more funding and schooling opportunities for the district.
Richard Wolfe: Projects 1925, 1949, and 2025
Even though Project 2025 rarely makes the news these days, it still bears scrutiny as it represents a modern-day "Mein Kampf."
Holland Museum needs $100K by May 1 to avoid cuts
The museum has said it needs up to $100,000 in donations to maintain its current operations.
Thousands rally in Holland against Trump, Musk in nationwide 'Hands Off!' protest
Frustrated protesters gathered in Holland on Saturday, April 5, as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” protest decrying several controversial decisions by President Donald J. Trump’s Administration and his top advisor, billionaire Elon Musk.
Barbara Mezeske: Sense or nonsense?
Common sense is “the ability to use good judgment in making decisions, and to live in a reasonable and safe way.”
GVSU students voice support for DEI through campus protest
Students rallied on Thursday evening on Grand Valley State University's campus to protest a potential elimination to the school’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices in response to pressure from the Trump Administration.
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.