Ottawa County packed with summer fun, festivals
From lakeside music performances to county fairs, art festivals to fireworks displays, there's something for every family to enjoy throughout the warm weather months.
Trump Administration cuts key funding for Holland's Kraft Heinz decarbonization efforts
Big plans for the Kraft Heinz Co. plant in Holland just hit a major snag.
Ottawa public school students snag 2025 MEA Scholarships
Two Ottawa County high school seniors have been awarded $1,800 as part of the Michigan Education Association’s 2025 scholarships, which honor exemplary public school students from across the state who will be attending a Michigan public university next fall.
All-American Rejects’ backyard shows transform conversation around ticket prices
The group, famous for rock-pop hits such as “Gives You Hell” and “Move Along,” has been popping up with little notice in backyards, bowling alleys and barns across the country.
Jenison home takes top ‘Ugly’ honors on hit HGTV show
A Jenison home has officially claimed the crown for most aesthetically challenged, winning the Great Lakes Region of HGTV's latest season of "Ugliest House in America."
Ottawa County administrator search moves forward as tensions mount within board
As Ottawa County searches for its next county administrator — its fifth in three years — the undertaking is shaping up to be vastly different than the last four searches.
Billy Strings exudes love for Michigan home in sold-out Grand Rapids arena shows
For those uninitiated in the bluegrass universe of Billy Strings, his stratospheric success in a genre once relegated to a cubbyhole of Appalachian music and back-porch pickin’ seems incongruous, especially considering the pervasiveness of pop music, mainstream country and rap.
Mackinac Island restaurant to open at former Copper Post location in Grand Haven
If you’re a fan of barbecue, margaritas and downtown Grand Haven, you’re in for a treat.
OAISD Board welcomes new, re-elected members following delegate vote
The Ottawa Area Intermediate School District Board of Education recently welcomed three new members.