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Freezes should be done soon. Get Bill Steffen's weekday forecast

by ONN Staff

May 11, 2026

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

by Hailey Hentz

May 10, 2026

The Business Next Door: The VerHages a venerable name in Chrysler-made cars for a century post image

News History Hudsonville Holland

The Business Next Door: The VerHages a venerable name in Chrysler-made cars for a century

by Steve VanderVeen

May 09, 2026

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News Spring Lake Public Health

No-body contact advisory issued for Lloyds Bayou Creek following sewage discharge

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health is asking the public to avoid water contact in the area of Lloyds Bayou Creek between the North Bank Trail and M-104 following an untreated sewage spill on Sunday, May 10.

by ONN Staff

May 11, 2026

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Opinion Column

Lynn Smith: Privatizing profits and socializing costs

by Guest Opinion Submission

May 11, 2026

Historic day for Hope College with record number graduates post image

News Education Hope College Holland

Historic day for Hope College with record number graduates

by Hailey Hentz

May 11, 2026

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No-body contact advisory issued for Lloyds Bayou Creek following sewage discharge

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Lynn Smith: Privatizing profits and socializing costs

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May 11, 2026

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Freezes should be done soon. Get Bill Steffen's weekday forecast

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May 11, 2026

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Politics

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News Politics Michigan U.S. House of Representatives

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

Michigan’s U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga of Holland Township has confirmed that he traveled to Scotland amid the partial government shutdown.

by ONN Staff

April 08, 2026

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

by ONN Staff

March 30, 2026

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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

Entertainment

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Entertainment Arts

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

by Hailey Hentz

May 10, 2026

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

Entertainment Music

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

by John H Sinkevics

April 28, 2026

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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

Wheatland’s 2026 lineup: Top-notch national stars, excited Michigan bands post image

Entertainment Music

Wheatland’s 2026 lineup: Top-notch national stars, excited Michigan bands

by John H Sinkevics

April 22, 2026

Michigan’s Music Econ Summit attracts musicians for ‘the business of being an artist’ post image

Entertainment Music

Michigan’s Music Econ Summit attracts musicians for ‘the business of being an artist’

by John H Sinkevics

April 19, 2026

Kalamazoo folk singer Darcy Wilkin gets ‘more adventurous’ new album, 'Time Walks Along' post image

Entertainment Music

Kalamazoo folk singer Darcy Wilkin gets ‘more adventurous’ new album, 'Time Walks Along'

by John H Sinkevics

April 11, 2026

Education

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News Education Hope College Holland

Historic day for Hope College with record number graduates

Hope College celebrated its largest graduating class in school history during Sunday’s commencement.

by Hailey Hentz

May 11, 2026

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News Education Schools Grand Haven

Grand Haven Area Public Schools announces three principal appointments

by ONN Staff

April 30, 2026

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News Michigan Labor Economy Education

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

by ONN Staff

April 06, 2026

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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

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

Events

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News Film Holland Events

America's semiquincentennial to be honored with special screening of 'Inventing America'

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding, there will be a special screening of the PBS show "Inventing America: Conversations with the Founders."

by ONN Staff

May 04, 2026

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Community Calendar: May 2026

by ONN Staff

May 02, 2026

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Community Calendar Events

School calendar: May 2026

See what school districts have planned in May.

by ONN Staff

May 01, 2026

Opinion

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Opinion Column

Lynn Smith: Privatizing profits and socializing costs

by Guest Opinion Submission

May 11, 2026

Bill Dalton: Blossomtime post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Blossomtime

by Bill Dalton

May 08, 2026

John Donnelly: Finally, a fair fight: Bill Huizenga faces his toughest opponent yet post image

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Opinion Column

John Donnelly: Finally, a fair fight: Bill Huizenga faces his toughest opponent yet

by Guest Opinion Submission

May 07, 2026

Bill Dalton: Epic failure post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Epic failure

by Bill Dalton

May 01, 2026

Letters to the Editor: Our climate in 'good' hands, take back our flags and pray without ceasing post image

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Opinion Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: Our climate in 'good' hands, take back our flags and pray without ceasing

by Guest Opinion Submission

April 25, 2026

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Opinion Column

Rhonda Sider Edgington: No one wants to talk about failure

by Guest Opinion Submission

April 24, 2026

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Opinion Column

Opinion: Public, legal notices help protect Michiganders’ rights, property and finances

by Guest Opinion Submission

April 18, 2026

Bill Dalton: Dumber and dumber post image

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Opinion Column

Bill Dalton: Dumber and dumber

by Guest Opinion Submission

April 17, 2026

Kevin Bowling: The rule of law helps to keep the American Dream within reach for all post image

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Opinion Column

Kevin Bowling: The rule of law helps to keep the American Dream within reach for all

by Guest Opinion Submission

April 15, 2026

Letters to the Editor: Who is there for us, Iran and lawsuits post image

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Opinion Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: Who is there for us, Iran and lawsuits

by Guest Opinion Submission

April 14, 2026