Stempien credited local support for making her attendance possible.

The Michigan-based powerhouse set the tone early in preliminaries, taking first place in Class AA and earning awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Visual Performance, and General Effect.

After months of circling each other on the campaign trail, former Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed met face-to-face on Thursday, Oct. 8, for the…

Saturday looks to be the warmest day of the month of October. Chance of rain will return on Monday.

Beginning Friday, Oct. 2, local interactive experience company City Games is launching "Ghosts on the Grand," a monthlong, citywide supernatural scavenger hunt that runs through Halloween.

A domestic dispute at an apartment complex in Allendale Township led to a police search and the eventual arrest of a suspect Thursday after one person was stabbed and another was assaulted.

An Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle was involved in a multi-vehicle injury crash Thursday afternoon at an intersection in Olive Township, authorities said.

Stargazers and curious minds of all ages are invited to look to the heavens next month as the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association hosts a celebration for National Astronomy Day on Saturday,…

Shields of Hope is preparing for its third annual Shauna Smith Heroes 5K and 2K walk/run fundraising event.

An Ottawa County woman has been found safe in Allegan County after disappearing from her Georgetown Township home on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

All students and staff were safely evacuated from the facility.

ONN is happy to announce that columnist Tim Pennings has joined us as a regular columnist!

Mary Roe left her Georgetown Township residence on Oct. 6 and was last spotted at approximately 1:45 p.m. near the intersection of Wilson Avenue and M-6, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s…

The Loutit District Library is marking national Banned Books Week this month with "Right to Read," a monthlong educational exhibit and event series running through Oct. 31.

Two Ottawa County food and agricultural businesses will scale up operations and add dozens of jobs following nearly $200,000 in state funding announced by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and…

The relationship between Michigan and the federal government was central throughout the first general election debate of Michigan’s gubernatorial election between Democrat Jocelyn Benson and…

Michigan’s sand dunes face serious threats as climate change and environmental factors continue to evolve, as do the communities surrounding them, experts say.

A routine afternoon drive along the quiet rural crossroad of 120th Avenue and Stanton Street ended in sudden tragedy Monday, leaving a driver dead and four passengers — including three young boys —…

"Education isn’t the enemy; ignorance is, and, unfortunately, in Indiana and several other states, too many politicians now view ignorance as their pathway to election and re-election," columnist…

West Michigan residents won't need a passport to experience the world this fall.

A two-vehicle collision Monday evening sent three people to the hospital after one vehicle was pushed into a nearby residence, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.

One person was killed, and four others were critically injured Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV and a cement truck at the intersection of 120th Avenue and Stanton…

Costumes, handlebars, and autumn trail rides are set to converge once again as Velo Kids and Park Township host the annual Wheelie Scary Ride on Saturday, Oct. 10.

A 20-year-old Coopersville man was killed early Sunday morning after his vehicle crashed into a tree in Tallmadge Township.

Following an August renewal vote, Ottawa County residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide whether to increase the countywide Parks and Open Spaces Millage by 0.2 mills to keep…

Grand Haven Area Public Schools will host a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1, to celebrate the completion of new outdoor learning spaces and a nature-based playscape at the Duneside…

Jeannie Cleaning, a regional residential cleaning service, is launching its 10th annual "Share the Warmth" coat drive on Oct. 1.

A 34-year-old Allendale man was killed Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lake Michigan Drive and 78th Avenue.

A massive cleanup effort caused extended traffic delays Friday after a semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of sand rolled over in an Ottawa County roundabout, local authorities said.

An investigation into the unusual death of a Grand Haven man found submerged in a locked vehicle in an Oceana County lake continued Friday, Oct. 2, according to authorities.

For much of the Midwest, this weekend looks favorable for outdoor fall activities, with mostly dry conditions, comfortable temperatures.

Authorities identified the victim who died as Maria Venegas-Acevedo, 62, of Holland, who was a passenger in the Jeep.

A review of proposed governance guidelines led to extended debate over free speech, political dissent, and local policy during the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee…

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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.