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Celebrate Loutit Library's Cheapstacks store with local author Barbara E. Bull

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Enjoy an evening of conversation and fall refreshments with local author Barbara E. Bull this week.

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Enjoy an evening of conversation and fall refreshments with local author Barbara E. Bull this week.

What to expect on your Ottawa County ballot: Local races, proposals set for election

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As the Nov. 4, 2025, general election draws closer, voters across Ottawa County's cities are preparing to select their local leadership.

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As the Nov. 4, 2025, general election draws closer, voters across Ottawa County's cities are preparing to select their local leadership.

Final Score Report: Football (Week 8)

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Welcome to the Final Score Report, a weekly roundup of High School Football scores from around Ottawa County. Here's how Week 8 played out.

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Welcome to the Final Score Report, a weekly roundup of High School Football scores from around Ottawa County. Here's how Week 8 played out.

Bill Steffen's weekend forecast: Oct. 17-19

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Get your weekday weather forecast right here!

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Meeting Minutes: Georgetown Twp. pushes back water bill hike, moves to expand fire dept.

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Two important actions were taken at the Georgetown Township Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night, Oct. 13.

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Two important actions were taken at the Georgetown Township Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night, Oct. 13.

Harbor Island coal cleanup finished, Grand Haven officials mark major milestone

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The long-awaited first phase of coal cleanup on Grand Haven’s 11-acre Harbor Island is complete, according to city officials.

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The long-awaited first phase of coal cleanup on Grand Haven’s 11-acre Harbor Island is complete, according to city officials.

Weekday forecast: Oct. 13-17

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Final Score Report: Football (Week 7)

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Welcome to the Final Score Report, a weekly roundup of High School Football scores from around Ottawa County. Here's how Week 7 played out.

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Welcome to the Final Score Report, a weekly roundup of High School Football scores from around Ottawa County. Here's how Week 7 played out.

Kuyers elected to the Michigan Association of Counties board

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At its annual conference last month, members of the Michigan Association of Counties elected Ottawa County Commissioner Phil Kuyers to serve on its board of directors.

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At its annual conference last month, members of the Michigan Association of Counties elected Ottawa County Commissioner Phil Kuyers to serve on its board of directors.

Weekend forecast: Oct. 10-12

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Georgetown grapples with how to continue meeting emergency medical service needs

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Georgetown Township officials must soon decide how to provide emergency medical services to residents once the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department ends paramedic-licensed deputies in May.

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Georgetown Township officials must soon decide how to provide emergency medical services to residents once the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department ends paramedic-licensed deputies in May.

West Michigan’s Molly returns for The Big Room show with a soulful new fall album on the way

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Molly calls her new music “a deeply personal dive” into her voice, her collection of experiences and the people who’ve shared her journey.

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Molly calls her new music “a deeply personal dive” into her voice, her collection of experiences and the people who’ve shared her journey.

Holland nonprofits announce major affordable housing effort

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A significant effort to address the region’s pressing need for affordable housing was announced this week as three area nonprofits unveiled plans to develop a new mixed-income neighborhood in Holland to include 120 homes.

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A significant effort to address the region’s pressing need for affordable housing was announced this week as three area nonprofits unveiled plans to develop a new mixed-income neighborhood in Holland…

Ottawa Democratic firebrand Chris Kleinjans announces bid for Michigan's 31st Senate seat

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The Ottawa County Democrat has announced his bid for Michigan’s 31st Senate seat, with current Republican Sen. Roger Victory terming out at the end of next year.

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The Ottawa County Democrat has announced his bid for Michigan’s 31st Senate seat, with current Republican Sen. Roger Victory terming out at the end of next year.

Weekly forecast: Oct. 6-10

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Ottawa County schools mourn end of Blue Ribbon program

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In a move that has drawn swift disappointment from local education leaders, the Trump Administration has announced the end of the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, a decades-old initiative that honored high-performing schools across the country.

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In a move that has drawn swift disappointment from local education leaders, the Trump Administration has announced the end of the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, a decades-old initiative that honored...

Weekend forecast: Oct. 3-5

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Ferrysburg candidates answer citizen questions during forum

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Four of the six people running for various races in Ferrysburg answered resident questions at a candidate forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Four of the six people running for various races in Ferrysburg answered resident questions at a candidate forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Hope sophomore class wins big in annual Pull competition

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The winners of Hope College's annual Pull tug-of-war event got even this year — as in the even year team.

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The winners of Hope College's annual Pull tug-of-war event got even this year — as in the even year team.