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Community Calendar Events

School calendar: April 2026

by ONN Staff

March 31, 2026

Community Calendar Events

Community Calendar: April 2026

by ONN Staff

March 31, 2026

News Ottawa County Parks

County launches ‘Connected County Park’ to turn private backyards into wildlife corridors

by ONN Staff

March 30, 2026

News Tourism Great Lakes Business

Cruise the Great Lakes forecasts record growth in 2026 with $300M economic boom predicted

Regional officials announced this week that the 2026 Great Lakes cruising season is projected to generate a record-breaking $300 million in economic impact, marking a 25% increase over the previous year.

by ONN Staff

April 01, 2026

Entertainment Music

West Michigan band battle set for finals amid atmosphere of ‘mutual support’

by John H Sinkevics

March 31, 2026

News Public Safety

Female pedestrian injured after truck pulling into street hits her

by ONN Staff

March 31, 2026

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Obituaries: April 1, 2026

by ONN Staff

April 01, 2026

News Business Manufacturing

JR Automation appoints industry vet as new technology chief

by ONN Staff

April 01, 2026

News Tourism Great Lakes Business

Cruise the Great Lakes forecasts record growth in 2026 with $300M economic boom predicted

by ONN Staff

April 01, 2026

Entertainment Music

West Michigan band battle set for finals amid atmosphere of ‘mutual support’

by John H Sinkevics

March 31, 2026

News Public Safety

Female pedestrian injured after truck pulling into street hits her

by ONN Staff

March 31, 2026

Community Calendar Events

School calendar: April 2026

by ONN Staff

March 31, 2026

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Politics

News Ottawa County Holland Grand Haven Protests Politics

PHOTOS: Thousands march in Ottawa County as part of nationwide 'No Kings' protests

Thousands of people came out to protest President Donald Trump's Administration on Saturday, March 28, as part of a nationwide effort called "No Kings."

by ONN Staff

March 30, 2026

News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Lawsuits Politics Michigan House of Representatives Elections

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against MSU Extension from ex-county official, appeal filed

by Sarah Leach

March 28, 2026

News Events Politics Ottawa County

Activists schedule ‘No Kings’ protests across Ottawa County

by Heather VanDyke

March 21, 2026

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

by ONN Staff

December 23, 2025

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

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

Entertainment

Entertainment Music

West Michigan band battle set for finals amid atmosphere of ‘mutual support’

by John H Sinkevics

March 31, 2026

Entertainment Food Recipes

Pen & Pantry: Rosemary and Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

by Heather VanDyke

March 26, 2026

Entertainment Music

The Go Rounds embarking on first tour in seven years

by John H Sinkevics

March 25, 2026

Entertainment Music Events

Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival 2026 to star Cold Mountain Child, Billy Davis and more

by ONN Staff

March 19, 2026

Entertainment Music Libraries

Folias Duo set to bring 20 years of ‘not so common’ classical charm to Grand Haven's Loutit Library

by John H Sinkevics

March 12, 2026

Entertainment Plays

Actors’ Workshop of West Michigan, Muskegon Pride to present 'Play It Straight'

by ONN Staff

March 05, 2026

Education

News Holland Education

Holland Christian names Jeff Haverdink next head of schools

Holland Christian Schools has named Jeff Haverdink as its next head of schools, effective July 1.

by ONN Staff

March 24, 2026

News Ottawa County Hudsonville Education

Annual OASSN summit brings schools, police, responders together for safety, preparedness

by ONN Staff

March 23, 2026

News Government Spring Lake Education Public meeting

Meeting Minutes: Spring Lake Public Schools Board of Education

by ONN Staff

March 17, 2026

News Libraries Education Ottawa County

County libraries to host 4-part lecture series exploring history of the Anishinaabe people

by ONN Staff

March 13, 2026

News Hope College Obituaries Education

Beloved Hope College Prof. Fred Johnson remembered for passion for history, education, faith

by Sarah Leach

March 08, 2026

News Education Government Schools Public Safety

Cellphone policies under review in school districts after new laws ban them from classrooms

by Heather VanDyke

February 12, 2026

News Schools Education Weather

As snow days pile up, Ottawa County school districts might need state approval for more

by Heather VanDyke

February 05, 2026

News Schools Coopersville Education

Coopersville High School transformation takes shape as bond projects enter final phases

by Heather VanDyke

February 04, 2026

News Ottawa County Education Hope College

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

by Heather VanDyke

December 04, 2025

News Education Schools

West Ottawa High School debate team wins Metro League Championship again

by ONN Staff

December 03, 2025

Events

Community Calendar Events

School calendar: April 2026

See what school districts have planned in April.

by ONN Staff

March 31, 2026

Community Calendar Events

Community Calendar: April 2026

Learn about all the happenings in April.

by ONN Staff

March 31, 2026

News Events Politics Ottawa County

Activists schedule ‘No Kings’ protests across Ottawa County

Activists in Ottawa County are preparing to join a third wave of nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations in late March, with multiple protests and community events planned to oppose the Trump Administration.

by Heather VanDyke

March 21, 2026