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June 01, 2026

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Former Holland mayor Tanis launches primary challenge against incumbent Huizenga

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June 01, 2026

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Dry, pleasant this week. Get Bill Steffen's weekday forecast

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June 01, 2026

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Loutit District Library to unveil new makerspace for hands-on innovation, collaboration

Loutit District Library is set to launch a highly anticipated, brand-new makerspace designed to bring hands-on, do-it-yourself innovation directly to the public.

by ONN Staff

June 02, 2026

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Roundball Roundup: Boys volleyball and girls soccer

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June 02, 2026

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Letters to the Editor: Explore using license plate readers, don't give huge county raises

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June 01, 2026

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Loutit District Library to unveil new makerspace for hands-on innovation, collaboration

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June 02, 2026

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Roundball Roundup: Boys volleyball and girls soccer

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June 02, 2026

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Letters to the Editor: Explore using license plate readers, don't give huge county raises

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June 01, 2026

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June 01, 2026

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June 01, 2026

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Former Holland mayor Tanis launches primary challenge against incumbent Huizenga

Phil Tanis, the former mayor of Holland, has officially entered the race for Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District, launching a primary challenge against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga.

by Sarah Leach

June 01, 2026

News Politics Michigan Election

Snyder urges GOP to appeal to all voters, reconcile: 'What's the greatest threat to the U.S.? It's us.'

by Sarah Leach

May 28, 2026

News Michigan Politics Election

What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race

by ONN Staff

May 24, 2026

News Politics Michigan Elections

Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker

by ONN Staff

May 21, 2026

News Politics Michigan U.S. House of Representatives

Huizenga’s office confirms Scotland delegation visit during partial government shutdown

by ONN Staff

April 08, 2026

News Ottawa County Holland Grand Haven Protests Politics

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

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

Entertainment

Entertainment Music

Evening Music Club series returns to Frederik Meijer Gardens

by John H Sinkevics

May 31, 2026

Entertainment Libraries Arts Holland

Nature and light: Andrea Rich named summer maker-in-residence at Herrick Library

by ONN Staff

May 29, 2026

Entertainment Theater Park Township

New musical '1848' to premiere on Holland's Park Theatre stage

by ONN Staff

May 23, 2026

Entertainment Arts

Art Trust returns, offering Ottawa County artists a chance to have their work displayed

by Hailey Hentz

May 10, 2026

Entertainment Music

Mandolinist Brian Oberlin’s intoxicating mix of classical, bluegrass and swing

by John H Sinkevics

April 28, 2026

Entertainment Food

Pen & Pantry: Making al dente pasta takes practice. Here's how to do it (plus a bonus recipe)

by Heather VanDyke

April 26, 2026

Education

News Education Grand Haven

West Michigan student wins skilled trades scholarship

The SET SEG Foundation announced that Grand Haven High School senior Brad Schmoekel has been awarded a $1,000 Skilled Trades Scholarship to pursue his education in welding.

by ONN Staff

May 26, 2026

News Education Hope College Holland

Historic day for Hope College with record number graduates

by Hailey Hentz

May 11, 2026

News Education Schools Grand Haven

Grand Haven Area Public Schools announces three principal appointments

by ONN Staff

April 30, 2026

News Michigan Labor Economy Education

Labor experts: Getting skilled trades classes back in schools crucial to fixing shortages

by ONN Staff

April 06, 2026

News Michigan Education Labor Business

Small businesses combat worker shortage with community college partners

by ONN Staff

April 06, 2026

News Holland Education

Holland Christian names Jeff Haverdink next head of schools

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

June 01, 2026

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Community Calendar: June 2026

by ONN Staff

May 31, 2026

News Events Ottawa County Agriculture Government

Michigan investing $525K in county fairs to boost infrastructure, education

The Ottawa County Fair is set to receive a technical facelift this season following a funding announcement from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

by ONN Staff

May 13, 2026