Open in NewsBreak

Douglas

See all locations
Customize your news
47°F
publisher avatar

Events

flocollege.com

website

Cephus Harris Makes Davenport History With 2,000-Yard Rushing Season

Cephus Harris entered Saturday 185 yards shy of 2,000. By the end of the afternoon, the Davenport running back had rushed for 259 yards and four touchdowns. Harris becomes the first player in program history to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season. Harris finished Davenport’s regular-season finale against Grand...

Allendale, MI · 16h
article img

thelakeshorewm.com

website

Holiday home tour connects West Michigan history across three lakeshore communities

Three West Michigan lakeshore history groups are teaming up to tell a shared story of the people who helped build the region. The Felt Estate, Holland Museum, and Zeeland Historical Society are joining forces to present From Mansion to Main Street: A Progressive Historic Home Tour on Friday, Dec. 11.

Zeeland, MI · 3h
article img

The Holland Sentinel

partner publisher · 9.4K followers
article img

Holland Christian volleyball's revenge tour, stunning run ends in regional final

PLAINWELL - The stretch run of the season has been a revenge tour for the Maroons. The Holland Christian volleyball team avenged a loss to Zeeland East to earn a share of the OK Black Conference title, avenged another to South Christian to win the Division 2 district title. The next rematch was Grand Rapids Christian with a regional championship on the line. The revenge tour ended there in a 25-18, 25-15, 25-19 loss to the Eagles in the Division 2 regional final on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Plainwell High School. More: How Holland Christian volleyball came up big in the key moments to reach regional final "I had a feeling that our season was going to go like that. We started a little slow and the girls rose to the occasion in a lot of intense moments. Their mental toughness in those moments is something I am beyond proud of," Holland Christian coach Kylie Leeuw said. The Maroons started strong and hung on to a narrow lead early in the first set. But a huge kill down the middle by Sylvia Setsma by the Eagles, followed by a block then four HC errors turned the tables and put the

Holland, MI · 2d

Fox17

website

Merchants and Makers returning to Holland Civic Center

Merchants and Makers is the largest local artisan maker group out of West Michigan, where local artists and makers gather in one spot to set up shop, enjoy the community connections, as well as help local customers find that perfect unique gift while also supporting local artists. Just in time...

Holland, MI · 3d
article img

visitgrandhaven.com

website

Holiday Events in the Grand Haven Area 2026

There’s a unique kind of magic to the holiday season on the lakeshore. Downtown shop windows glow, Christmas lights appear along familiar streets, and local businesses begin welcoming visitors for a season of markets, festive gatherings and small-town traditions. From Grand Haven’s much-loved Jingle Bell Parade to holiday shopping...

Grand Haven, MI · 3d

schoolnewsnetwork.org

website

New school leader is a well-traveled educator, outdoorsman

Byron Center — Jason Schut said the transition into leadership in Byron Center Public Schools has been off to a great start. Previously, Schut served high schoolers as assistant principal; now he’s excited to get back to his roots working with younger learners, at Nickels Intermediate School. “When...

Byron Center, MI · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

partner publisher · 5.0K followers

Centrica Care seeks volunteers to help families through grief

Centrica Care Navigators is looking for volunteers to help southwest Michigan residents and families cope with the loss of loved ones. The nonprofit needs volunteers for a variety of grief support programs, according to a community announcement. Volunteers may prepare grief support mailings and materials, organize resources, sort data and help with programs including “Walking Through Grief” and “Dinner with Friends.” Opportunities also include making grief support follow-up calls and preparing materials for upcoming camps and retreats. “Navigating grief is no easy journey, and our volunteers are an integral part of our grief support team,” Jodi Vanlerberghe, volunteer program manager at Centrica Care Navigators, said in the announcement. “With their help, we provide meaningful and impactful care to individuals and families experiencing loss. Whether helping prepare materials, assisting with our programs or offering a listening ear, their time and compassion make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.” No special experience needed to volunteer Centrica Care Navigators also offers grief camps for children and retreats for adults with help from its staff and volunteers. Volunteers receive comprehensive training, ongoing guidance and educational resources to prepare them for their roles, according to the announcement. No special experience is

Van Buren County, MI · 2d

The Detroit Free Press

partner publisher · 94.5K followers

Byron Center's Mallory Johnson, Nebraska commit, named Michigan Miss Volleyball

Mallory Johnson, you have a big new trophy to make space for. Johnson, from Byron Center, was named 2026 Michigan Miss Volleyball on Friday, Nov. 13, in a surprise award presentation at her high school just south of Grand Rapids. In a vote from volleyball coaches across Michigan, Johnson was determined the recipient of the 25th annual Miss Volleyball award, which is presented by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association and recognizes the top senior student-athlete for excellence on and off the court. Johnson has helped Byron Center advance to the Division 1 state quarterfinals after Thursday's 3-1 regional final victory over Portage Central. The Bulldogs face Hudsonville on Tuesday (7:30 p.m.) at Grandville High School. "After winning a regional championship last night, an individual award was absolutely the last thing I was thinking about today," Johnson said on Friday in a phone interview. "I walked into the cafeteria. I saw my family, saw everyone staring at me. I was caught completely off guard." Byron Center now has two regional titles and four district titles with Johnson on the roster, with a chance to add a state title. For her career, she has compiled 629 kills, 1,895 digs and 277

Byron Center, MI · 2d

wghn.com

website

Ottawa County Committee Advances $14.6 Million Axon Contract

Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) – The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Finance & Administration committee voted 5-2 to forward a 10-year, $14.6 million master agreement with Axon Enterprise to the full board. The sheriff presented the package as a vital replacement for the county’s expiring records system, and it consolidates body cameras, Tasers, digital evidence, and public safety technology into one platform, with an estimated net general-fund impact of $330,000 annually.

Ottawa County, MI · 3d

The Holland Sentinel

partner publisher · 9.4K followers

Hope men's basketball recap: Orion Yant leads Flying Dutch past No. 13 Elmhurst with late free throws

The Hope College men's basketball season has begun. This is a game-by-game recap of the season. Game 3: Hope 68, No. 13 Elmhurst 62 The Hope College men's basketball team held off a late run by Elmhurst (Ill.) to beat the Blue Jays 68-62 on Saturday, Nov. 14, at DeVos Fieldhouse. The Blue Jays got within three at 61-58 but Hope hit seven free throws down the stretch to hang on and improve to 3-0. Hope only shot 65.6% from the free-throw line, but made enough to hang on. Orion Yant led Hope with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Zeeland West graduate added three assists, two blocks and a steal. Brandon Cargill tallied 16 points and Brady Miller had 10 off the bench. Hope shot 44% from the field and just 3-for-14 from 3-point range. Game 1-2 Hope basketball player Sean Wesolek has huge season opener off bench This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Hope men's basketball recap: Orion Yant leads Flying Dutch past No. 13 Elmhurst with late free throws

Holland, MI · 18h