See what your district has planned this month.

Two West Michigan natives have returned to their roots for the 16th annual ArtPrize, using the patient, tactile power of fiber arts to push back against the speed and detachment of modern life.

The story of D.J. DePree is one of my favorites because it demonstrates the importance of management philosophy and assumptions about people and design. In Part I, I noted that Jan DePree was one of…

A 62-year-old woman was killed and three others were hospitalized — including one airlifted with serious injuries — following a two-vehicle collision Tuesday evening in Holland Township, authorities…

Get ready to get into a festive spirit during the month of October with those fun fall activities in Ottawa County.

As economic pressures continue to impact households across Ottawa County, Harvest Stand Ministries is inviting community members to gather for its annual Fall Banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at The…

The Spring Lake Public Schools Board is the seven-member board whose members are elected to govern the Spring Lake Public Schools district.

September marks Desmoid Tumor Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating, sharing patient stories and advancing research to find a cure for the currently incurable tumor.

HEARTSafe is a community-based initiative created to improve survival rates for people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

"Wouldn’t it be wonderful to drive down the highway on empty and spot a gas station sign lit up with numbers like $1.28? Imagine your disappointment when you discover that’s for only an ounce of…

A passenger was killed, and a driver was seriously injured early Sunday morning in a three-vehicle collision along westbound Interstate 96 in Wright Township, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's…

Marking a major operational milestone, the Historic Ottawa Beach Society has named veteran historian Alisa Crawford as the first-ever executive director of the Pump House Museum and Learning Center.

Zeeland West moved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Ottawa Kent-Gold league with a resounding win over Wyoming in Week 4. Coopersville remains the only undefeated team in the county with its win over…

EDITOR'S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed are those of the writer and not of Ottawa News Network. A consequential choice We face a consequential choice in the November election: to become an…

Local writers looking to nail down their narrative frame will soon have dedicated space, expert guidance, and a community to lean on right along the water.

County officials, state lawmakers, and federal representatives gathered near the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on Monday to unveil a major technological initiative aimed at aiding in water rescues.

Over two hours, county leaders, law enforcement officials and local residents dissected the technical mechanics, legal vulnerabilities, real-world case results and administrative oversight of an…

This is going to make for some very wet football games on Saturday. Most of the Friday night games should be dry, but do start on time and keep the games moving along.

Here's a list of who's running in federal, state and local races, and a list of countywide and local proposals for voters to consider.

In a 3-hour session marked by cultural debates, system overhaul costs and financial restructuring, the Ottawa County Finance and Administration Committee cleared the runway on Sept. 15 for…

Park Theatre has become central to the Holland community, with events that bring joy to the thousands who have walked through the Park Theatre’s historic doors.

"I love capitalism, but without guardrails it has been bastardized into something else entirely," columnist Michael Mooney writes.

Neighborhood organizations across Holland are gearing up to celebrate community spirit this autumn, inviting residents from every corner of the city to gather for the second annual Good Neighbor…

Sounds of the Zoo kicked off Monday, Sept. 21, and by the time it wraps up on Sept. 27, the free-admission festival will have showcased more than 40 diverse bands and solo artists across eight stages…

"Apparently, the future of American civilization depends upon our winning the global competition to master AI," columnist Peter Boogaart writes.

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation will give the public an up-close look at habitat management in action during a free "Learn and Burn" prescribed fire demonstration on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

A 34-year-old Grandville man is behind bars following a yearlong investigation into a string of voyeurism and home invasion cases targeting off-campus student housing in Allendale Township.

The weather has already turned more like autumn and now the calendar is going to turn us from summer to fall. The Autumn Equinox is Tuesday at 8:04 p.m.

A 21-year-old local motorcyclist is in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on US-31, local authorities said.

What was supposed to be a straightforward retirement for one of Michigan’s largest coal-fired power plants has devolved into a multi-hundred-million-dollar tug-of-war between federal energy…

"It is a great honor to travel the country representing National FFA, the largest student-led organization in the country focusing on developing agricultural leaders, with more than 1 million…

Folk singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak will open the 2026-27 Sunday Concert Series at the Loutit District Library at 2 p.m. Sept. 20.

Hope College reached a pivotal construction milestone on Thursday, Sept. 17, hoisting the final structural steel beam into place for its highly anticipated $65 million Economics and Business building.

Join Benjamin’s Hope at its 16th Harvest Festival, which celebrates connection and belonging for people of all ages and abilities.

"It’s time to admit there is something inherently vile in allowing five people to hide behind specious rationalizations just so they can force their plutocratic, theocratic and bigoted views on…

Rounds of heavy rain will raise the risk of flooding across the Plains and Midwest before reaching the Northeast this weekend, while bringing drought relief to some hard-hit areas, yet perhaps…

Two Ottawa County leaders will help shape the state’s long-term reading agenda following their appointment Thursday to Michigan’s newly created Every Child Reads Champions Council.

What began a year ago as an unsettling series of late-night window-peeping incidents near Grand Valley State University's off-campus housing has finally culminated in an arrest.

Songco hopes to encourage students to explore art mediums they are not used to working with and explore worldbuilding through art.

This spring, millions of dollars of funding for the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program were rescinded by the Trump Administration. As a result, Michigan farmers were left holding the bag when it…

Health officials in Ottawa County are racing against a late September deadline to collect responses for a key community survey, pushing forward with a health assessment process that sat at the center…

The four-day event features dance performances, Celtic wares in a marketplace, Celtic food, demonstrations, and lectures/discussions covering topics such as the history of Celtic mythology and tales…

Here's all you need for a quick weeknight meal.

A woman was left in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle backing into a driveway, according to local authorities.

Week 3 brought major shifts across Ottawa County high school football on Friday, Sept. 11, highlighted by dominant broad-margin wins, thrilling overtime finishes, and a reshuffling of regional…

A two-vehicle crash late Monday night led to a multi-agency manhunt after the occupants of a pickup truck fled the scene on foot, leaving a 23-year-old driver critically injured.

A 30-foot pleasure craft caught fire inside the Grand Haven Channel on Friday afternoon, leaving two people stranded aboard a smoking boat as it drifted near the entrance to Lake Michigan.

West Michigan will get rain the next few evenings.

Appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on June 25, White replaced Judge Bradley Knoll for a partial term that began July 6 and will expire on Jan. 1, 2027. The announcement shifted White’s previous role…

As public concern grows around the use of Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers, Michigan political candidates are calling for increased scrutiny and guardrails around the…