Lynn Smith: The costliest betrayal of all
Like many of you, I watch in horror as Republican leaders bow before Trump while he bows before our adversary in Russia.
Movie documenting man's wrongful conviction to be featured in film festival
A Grand Rapids filmmaker had his documentary film accepted into the 2025 Central Michigan International Film Festival in Mount Pleasant.
Doug Tjapkes: Politics? Christianity?
I suggest that all of us, conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats, take a deep breath.
School Calendar: March
Find out what events are scheduled for Ottawa County schools.
Protestors continue to demand answers from U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga
Protests have continued at U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga's office in Holland to vocalize their dissent over President Donald J. Trump’s policies and executive orders — and members of Congress who support him.
2025 Jammie Awards preview: Musical discovery, ‘magical moments’ and more
The 25th Jammie Awards, hosted by community radio station WYCE (88.1 FM) rolls out Friday evening, Feb. 28, at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, with 18 Michigan acts performing on three stages and awards presented in 18 different categories for the best 2024 releases by Michigan artists.
Community Calendar: March
Saturday, March 1 Holland Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holland Civic Center Place, 150 W. Eighth St., Holland. The Holland Farmers Market is located at the Eighth Street Market Place in downtown Holland and is home to over 75 vendors throughout the season. Local farmers offer
Bill Dalton: Reap what you sow
Now, the chickens are coming home to roost. As my hard-working farm mother often warned me, be careful what you wish for.
Lawmakers pass 11th-hour revised wage, sick leave reforms, keep tipped system
The GOP-controlled House and the Democrat-controlled Senate compromised and approved a bipartisan bill to save the tipped wage system.