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April 06, 2026

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April 05, 2026

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After U.S. Supreme Court ruling, what’s next for Michigan’s conversion therapy ban?

by ONN Staff

April 05, 2026

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News Spring Lake Township Fire Public Safety Business

Officials: Building fire at Spring Lake Twp. foundry likely caused by welding, no injuries reported

No injuries were reported Sunday evening after a fire was reported at a Spring Lake Township manufacturing company.

by ONN Staff

April 06, 2026

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

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April 06, 2026

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Small businesses combat worker shortage with community college partners

by ONN Staff

April 06, 2026

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Politics

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

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

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

by Sarah Leach

March 28, 2026

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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

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Pen & Pantry: Crispy Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

by Heather VanDyke

April 05, 2026

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Ready to hit the pool? Here's where to go in Ottawa County

by ONN Staff

April 05, 2026

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Entertainment Music Events

Blissfest, Buttermilk Jamboree, new Hoxeyville Skies festivals to romp with stars this summer

by John H Sinkevics

April 02, 2026

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Entertainment Music

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

by John H Sinkevics

March 31, 2026

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Pen & Pantry: Rosemary and Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

by Heather VanDyke

March 26, 2026

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The Go Rounds embarking on first tour in seven years

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March 25, 2026

Education

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News Michigan Labor Economy Education

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

In recent years, Michigan employers have had a hard time filling in-demand skilled trades jobs.

by ONN Staff

April 06, 2026

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Small businesses combat worker shortage with community college partners

by ONN Staff

April 06, 2026

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Holland Christian names Jeff Haverdink next head of schools

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March 24, 2026

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

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

Events

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Entertainment Music Events

Blissfest, Buttermilk Jamboree, new Hoxeyville Skies festivals to romp with stars this summer

As winter begins to ebb, summer music festivals are enticing fans with star-studded lineup announcements.

by John H Sinkevics

April 02, 2026

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School calendar: April 2026

See what school districts have planned in April.

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March 31, 2026

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Community Calendar: April 2026

Learn about all the happenings in April.

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March 31, 2026

Opinion

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Only inches

by Guest Opinion Submission

April 03, 2026

Bill Dalton: The next 9/11? post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: The next 9/11?

by Bill Dalton

March 27, 2026

Nick Wake: Why export controls on advanced AI chips matter to us post image

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Opinion Column

Nick Wake: Why export controls on advanced AI chips matter to us

by Guest Opinion Submission

March 25, 2026

Allan Wilke: Vaccine policy must be driven by science, not politics post image

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Opinion Column

Allan Wilke: Vaccine policy must be driven by science, not politics

by Guest Opinion Submission

March 22, 2026

Bill Dalton: American Chernobyl? post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: American Chernobyl?

by Bill Dalton

March 20, 2026

Letters to the Editor: Is there hope for Huizenga? And Trump's 'Trail of Tears' post image

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Opinion Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: Is there hope for Huizenga? And Trump's 'Trail of Tears'

by Guest Opinion Submission

March 19, 2026

Bill Dalton: Losing sleep post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Losing sleep

by ONN Staff

March 13, 2026

Bill Dalton: Save big money post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Save big money

by Bill Dalton

March 06, 2026

Letters to the Editor: Detention camps and Putin's hold on Trump post image

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Opinion Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: Detention camps and Putin's hold on Trump

by Guest Opinion Submission

March 04, 2026

Bill Dalton: A special place post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: A special place

by Bill Dalton

February 20, 2026