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February 02, 2026

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February 02, 2026

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Lakeshore Advantage appoints four to board of directors

by Heather VanDyke

February 01, 2026

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News Public Health Ottawa County

Flu tracker launched by Ottawa County health department, vaccines encouraged

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health launched its weekly Respiratory Illness Tracker this week, a visual dashboard designed to provide real-time data on the local prevalence of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.

by Heather VanDyke

February 03, 2026

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Michigan’s Jammie Awards poised to rev things up with diverse 20-act lineup

by John H Sinkevics

February 03, 2026

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Ottawa County prep sports basketball roundup: Week 9

by ONN Staff

February 02, 2026

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Flu tracker launched by Ottawa County health department, vaccines encouraged

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February 03, 2026

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February 03, 2026

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Ottawa County prep sports basketball roundup: Week 9

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February 02, 2026

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School calendar: February 2026

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February 02, 2026

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Obituaries: February 2026

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February 02, 2026

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Politics

News Government Elections Michigan House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Politics

Swartz drops out, as 4th Congressional race pits Dem McCann against GOP's Huizenga

The candidate pool for Michigan's 4th Congressional District is thinning after Kalamazoo-based Democrat Jessica Swartz announced Saturday that she was withdrawing from the race to seek a seat in the state House.

by ONN Staff

December 23, 2025

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News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Politics Government

Ottawa County settles with Kleinjans for $112,500 after both sides agree to mediator's proposal

by Sarah Leach

December 19, 2025

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News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Politics Government

County mulls settling with ex-commissioner Kleinjans — its last lawsuit tied to Ottawa Impact

by Sarah Leach

December 18, 2025

News Politics Elections Michigan Senate

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

by Sarah Leach

October 06, 2025

News Politics Elections Ferrysburg

Ferrysburg candidates answer citizen questions during forum

by Sarah Leach

October 02, 2025

News Politics U.S. House of Representatives Democrats

State Sen. Sean McCann announces campaign to flip the Fourth Congressional District

by Lee Marentette

July 20, 2025

News Protests Politics

70-mile March Against Genocide to commence today, culminating in Lansing rally

by Mallory Burt

June 26, 2025

Entertainment

Michigan’s Jammie Awards poised to rev things up with diverse 20-act lineup post image

Entertainment Music

Michigan’s Jammie Awards poised to rev things up with diverse 20-act lineup

by John H Sinkevics

February 03, 2026

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Loutit Library celebrates Washington Post editorial cartoonist's Civil Rights works

by ONN Staff

January 21, 2026

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American Rust embraces ‘middle-of-America rustbelt rock’

by John H Sinkevics

January 20, 2026

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Herrick Library seeks performers for LEVITATE Arts Festival

by ONN Staff

January 17, 2026

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Midwest Miniatures Museum temporarily closed to install new exhibits, plans April reopening

by Hailey Hentz

January 15, 2026

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Entertainment Music

Ann Arbor Folk Festival, Greensky Bluegrass mark milestones with 2026 event

by John H Sinkevics

January 14, 2026

Education

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News Ottawa County Education Hope College

Ottawa County approves $10M bond issuance for Hope College capital-improvement projects

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request Nov. 25 from Hope College to issue up to $10 million in tax-exempt bonds, clearing the way for the college to refinance existing debt and fund significant campus renovations.

by Heather VanDyke

December 04, 2025

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News Education Schools

West Ottawa High School debate team wins Metro League Championship again

by ONN Staff

December 03, 2025

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Ottawa County schools mourn end of Blue Ribbon program

by Heather VanDyke

October 03, 2025

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Kids get real-world view of building at EV Construction’s 'future builders 2025' event

by ONN Staff

August 08, 2025

News Education GVSU

GVSU opens doors for Siena Heights students amid Catholic university's impending closure

by Heather VanDyke

July 28, 2025

News Education Holland

New stadium, renovated schools on Holland bond ballot

by Heather VanDyke

July 25, 2025

News Education GVSU

GVSU receives $1.6 million as part of first-ever Michigan Innovation Fund

by Diego Storck

July 25, 2025

News Education Hope College

Hope’s Boerigter Center receives national award for exemplary programming

by Hailey Hentz

July 22, 2025

News Food Education

Holland Public Schools launches additional summer meal distribution sites for children

by Hailey Hentz

June 17, 2025

News Education

Ottawa public school students snag 2025 MEA Scholarships

by ONN Staff

June 10, 2025

Events

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Community Calendar Events

School calendar: February 2026

See what school districts have planned in January.

by ONN Staff

February 02, 2026

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Community Calendar Events

Community Calendar: February 2026

Learn about all the happenings in February.

by ONN Staff

January 31, 2026

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Loutit Library celebrates Washington Post editorial cartoonist's Civil Rights works

Loutit District Library in Grand Haven is exploring the celebrated works of one of America's most well-known editorial cartoonists.

by ONN Staff

January 21, 2026

Opinion

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Dear America

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 30, 2026

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Opinion Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: No one is above the law, forest protection and watch for wobbly plates

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 28, 2026

Bill Dalton: AI insurance post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: AI insurance

by Bill Dalton

January 23, 2026

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Opinion Column

Judy Parr: Time to halt President Donald Trump’s mayhem

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 20, 2026

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Marty -30-

by Bill Dalton

January 16, 2026

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Opinion Column

Jim Dana: Jingle all away

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 15, 2026

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Happy Trump year!

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 09, 2026

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Opinion Column

Rhonda Edgington: A few of my favorite things

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 08, 2026

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Letters to the Editor: Hold local, national figures accountable

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 07, 2026

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Barbara Mezeske: Slam the door on 2025

by Guest Opinion Submission

January 02, 2026