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Ottawa Area Intermediate School District opens new Young Adult Services facility in Jenison
“It’s just such an accessible facility for somebody that has, potentially, a physical or mobility difference.”. John Koerner is Director of Young Adult Services for Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. He says the recently opened YAS facility in Jenison, once a former Rite Aid pharmacy, will serve as a centralized location for special needs students ages 18 to 26.
MLive
GVSU says 47% of incoming undergraduates are first-generation students
As first-year college enrollment numbers dip across the state, bright spots exist in Grand Valley’s first-generation access, university leaders say.
channel96muskegon.com
10-02-26 Week 6 Muskegon vs Forest Hill Northern
MHSAA football Week 6 Muskegon Big Reds vs Forest Hill Northern Huskies Oct 02, 2026 at Hackley Stadium. Programming courtesy of Loring Video Productions in part by Aero Foil International. Both teams entered the contest holding identical 2-3 records, making this mid-season conference clash critical for their playoff positioning. The...
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Four schools recognized for teacher, staff collaboration
Rockford — Four schools in the district have been recognized for their work around increasing student achievement and building collaborative school environments. Crestwood Elementary, Valley View Elementary, East Rockford Middle School and North Rockford Middle School have been designated as Model Professional Learning Communities at Work by professional development organization Solution Tree. They are four of only 12 schools in the state to achieve the designation, according to the district.
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Touchdown in the outfield: See photos as high school football takes over West Michigan ballpark
COMSTOCK PARK — Yard lines stretched across the outfield and goalposts rose above the baseball diamond, transforming LMCU Ballpark into the ultimate setting for high school football. The Sparta Spartans hosted the Coopersville Broncos at the home of the West Michigan Whitecaps Friday, Oct. 2, marking the first high...
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Calvin University able to achieve carbon neutrality by 2047, new report says
This summer, seniors Anneke Kuperus and Dylan Meengs were tasked with researching a new realistic and achievable year in which Calvin University could become completely carbon neutral. Kuperus and Meengs’ research found that carbon neutrality was achievable by 2047 by using a combination of solar power and carbon offsets. This new date is 10 years earlier than the previous goal of 2057 that was set in 2017 and is still yet to be officially adopted by the university.
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Meet the area’s newest athletic directors: David Fox, Jeff Lohman, Jeremy Case, Trevor Hinshaw
New athletic directors: (l-r) David Fox, Jeff Lohman, Jeremy Case, Trevor Hinshaw. There are four new faces taking over athletic director positions in Muskegon-area high schools. Many of those faces will look familiar, though, as they have already established themselves in the area sports scene in other capacities. Trevor Hinshaw,...
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GHAPS, ODC Network to unveil new outdoor playscape at Duneside Discovery Center
GRAND HAVEN — Grand Haven Area Public Schools hosted a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1, to celebrate the completion of new outdoor learning spaces and a nature-based playscape at the Duneside Discovery Center at Mary A. White. The event at 1400 Wisconsin Ave. highlighted the newly restored...
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The Grand Rapids Press
Marching bands: Grand Haven High School steps into its 100th year on the field
GRAND HAVEN, MI - All hands at the ready. Toes pointed straight, feet shoulder-width apart. A swift movement at the call of a command and the instruments are ready to be played. All feet march as one to a steady beat as the music begins. These marching footsteps echo back...
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Vicksburg student count drops, board told
Vicksburg Community Schools will likely have to make a budget adjustment, as potential enrollment for the 2026-27 academic year is lower than anticipated. Assistant Superintendent Steve Goss shared details during the board of education’s monthly meeting Sept. 14. “We are looking at a pretty sizable reduction in enrollment,” Goss...
The Holland Sentinel
Week 6 high school football scouting reports and predictions for the Holland area
Week 6 of the high school football season is upon us. The Holland area will see all of its games on Friday, Oct. 2, including the Bird Bowl between Zeeland East and West and West Ottawa facing rival Hudsonville. Here is a look at the scouting reports and predictions for each game: Hudsonville at West Ottawa WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 WHERE: West Ottawa Stadium RECORDS: West Ottawa 2-3 (1-2 OK Red), Hudsonville 3-2 (2-1 OK Red) LAST WEEK: West Ottawa lost 32-28 to Grandville, Hudsonville lost 13-7 to Caledonia LAST MEETING: Hudsonville won 42-21 in 2025 SERIES HISTORY: Hudsonville leads 21-8 SCOUTING REPORT: Both teams are coming off of extremely close losses in OK Red Conference play and are looking to get back on track to the playoffs. West Ottawa has seen its offense grow week by week, led by last week's 224-yard rushing game from Jeremiah Edwards. It should be a defensive battle and a big play on offense from Abel Anaya could end up the difference. PREDICTIONS: Hudsonville 20, West Ottawa 17 Holland at Fruitport WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 WHERE: Fruitport High School RECORDS: Holland 3-2 (2-2 OK Silver), Fruitport 3-2 (2-2 OK Silver)