Obituaries: April 2025
This file will be updated throughout the month of April as new notices become available.
Ottawa CMH director's contract could be in question after board didn't sign off on terms
As Ottawa County’s Community Mental Health director grapples with serious challenges on how Medicaid funding shortfalls will affect his department and services, it is unclear if his contract with the county is valid.
Letters to the Editor: Ottawa County residents sound off
Local residents sound off on local, state and national issues.
Bill Dalton: Goodbye, Old Glory
Until “you know who” is no longer in the White House, the banana flag will fly at the farm. After you know who is gone, I’ll replace it with Old Glory.
Scholten takes questions in townhall as Huizenga doubles down on support for Trump
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, met with constituents in Michigan's Third Congressional District — and they had a lot to say.
School calendar: April
Find out what events are scheduled for Ottawa County schools.
Holland residents host unity march to show solidarity against Trump Administration's actions
More than 100 people gathered in downtown Holland on Saturday to show support for the local immigrant community.
Community Calendar: April
Here are all the latest happenings for April.
Singer-songwriter May Erlewine finds rock edge on new album, Michigan tour
May Erlewine's “What It Takes” — officially released March 21 — brims with an undercurrent of rootsy rock, propelled by Erlewine’s poignant, pointed and uplifting songs and powered by Katzman on drums, Phil Cook on keyboards, Packy Lundholm on guitar and Joel Gottschalk on bass.
Dale Wyngarden: Stand up and shout: 'Enough is enough'
Bill Huizenga probably is a person of integrity. There must be days he says to himself: “I’m between a rock and a hard place.”
Reports: Ottawa commissioner concealed firearm at Grand Valley, despite policy
An Ottawa County commissioner brought a concealed firearm onto Grand Valley State University’s Allendale campus earlier this month. Although administration and staff were notified quickly, the University’s response time to the incident has raised questions.
Expert: Spring Lake needs new action to manage phosphorus
A local water quality expert recently affirmed the success of a 2005 alum treatment in Spring Lake, while also calling for long-term solutions to battle the lake’s challenges moving forward.
A look back at Grand Haven's prestigious finishing school: The Akeley Institute
The Akeley Institute, a prestigious finishing school for girls, opened in Grand Haven in 1888, and was located downtown, just east of Central Park. As the years passed, the sterling reputation of the school, with its fine staff and curriculum, attracted girls from all over the Midwest.
'Missing in action': Frustrated constituents host town hall aimed at Huizenga
Constituents in West Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District wanted a town hall — with or without U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga.
GHACF announces latest round of community impact grants totaling $232,000
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded $232,000 in grants, with $125,000 going to Love in Action for a new warehouse facility.
West Michigan residents keep protests going over Trump Administration's actions
The motivation among Ottawa County residents continues to grow over frustrations with the Trump Administration's controversial policies.
A page-turning weekend: Grand Haven to welcome literary stars, support charity
Downtown Grand Haven is set to become a literary epicenter this month, as over 200 New York Times bestselling authors converge for a much-anticipated author event.
Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival celebrates 20th year on Saturday
The Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival will feature performances by The Green Valley Boys as well as live music, displaying guitars, banjos and other instruments as well as workshops on mandolin, slide-guitar, sound engineering and more.