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Former News Channel 3 Meteorologist Terri DeBoer aims for U.S. Congress

BYRON CENTER, Mich. — Michigan's U.S. House 3rd District is one of the more notable races in our area. The seat is currently held by Democrat Hillary Scholten, but she is being challenged by Republican Terri DeBoer, a former News Channel 3 meteorologist. DeBoer hosted a watch party in...

Byron Center, MI · 3d
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Consumers Energy & DTE file lawsuit

Michigan · 13h

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Lakeshore sports facility completes expansion

MSA Lakeshore has completed a major expansion of its Holland facility, adding 54,150 square feet of indoor space and expanding the site from a 3-acre campus to 10 acres. The project creates more room for athletes to train, compete and connect while offering new opportunities for families and community members to use the facility.

Holland, MI · 2d
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I-96 lanes reopen between Grand Rapids and Lansing

The Michigan Department of Transportation reopened all I-96 lanes and ramps between Bliss Road and Sunfield Highway Friday.

Grand Rapids, MI · 11h

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Consumers Energy Pushes Back Dam Sale Deadline

JACKSON, MI (92 7 WHTC, Nov. 4, 2026) – The future of the Calkins Bridge Dam in Allegan is still uncertain. On Tuesday, Consumers Energy officials announced that the Jackson-based utility provided state regulators more time to approve the sale of 13 hydroelectric dams, including the one that has created a 1,600-acre Lake Allegan on the Kalamazoo River, to Confluence Hydro. This would push the deadline for a decision from next Monday to December 17th, and would allow Consumers to work “with interested parties to achieve a constructive settlement.”

Allegan, MI · 2d

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McClusky declares win against DeBoer in Michigan's 86th House District

Democrat Joseph McClusky has declared victory in his race against Republican Nancy DeBoer for Michigan's 86th House District, although The New York Times hadn't declared a victor in the race by early Nov. 4. The Times showed McClusky leading DeBoer 52% to 48%, with 93% of the vote counted as of 11 a.m. “From day one, this campaign has been about making life more affordable, government more accountable, and bringing forward the Holland that we know to be true," McClusky wrote in a victory statement Nov. 3. "Tonight, voters here in Holland showed that this community is ready for a new generation of leadership. I’m honored to have the opportunity to represent this district in Lansing. Now the real work begins, and I’m ready to get to work for every person in House District 86, whether they voted for me or not.” Meanwhile, in Michigan's 30th Senate District, Democrat Carol Glanville is projected to beat Republican Mark Huizenga. According to The Times , she leads 55% to 45% with more than 95% of the votes counted as of 11 .m. Nov. 4. In Michigan's 38th House District, Democrat Joey Andrews was poised to secure re-election against Republican Mark Krieger, 57%

Michigan · 2d

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Michigan High School Wins Lawsuit To Veto Playoff Ban After Disqualification For Following The Rules

Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School will compete in the Michigan football playoffs after winning a lawsuit. A temporary restraining order was granted on behalf of a Cougars player. The ruling allows the school to play in the postseason following a controversial disqualification. The Cougars are now set to face Comstock Park on Tuesday night […] The post Michigan High School Wins Lawsuit To Veto Playoff Ban After Disqualification For Following The Rules appeared first on BroBible.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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Republican Joe Moss wins Michigan's 89th House District seat

Hudsonville Republican Joe Moss defeated Allendale Democrat Meegan Zickus for state representative in Michigan’s 89th District. The 40-year-old Moss is currently an Ottawa County commissioner and cofounder of the conservative Ottawa Impact organization. He also owns multiple technology companies. Fifty-four-year-old Zickus is a bioethics professor at Grand Valley State...

Allendale, MI · 2d

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Grand Rapids Catholic Central eligibility ruling to come Monday

Whether Grand Rapids Catholic Central will continue in the Division 5 playoffs is up in the air once again after a Kent County judge delayed his ruling until Monday.

Grand Rapids, MI · 10h

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UPDATE CORRECTION: McCann Projected to Edge Huizenga in 4th District U.S. House Race

HOLLAND, MI (92 7 WHTC, Nov. 4, 2026) – The Lakeshore’s Congressional representation will be all blue following Tuesday’s General Election. While Democrat Hillary Scholten of Grand Rapids handily defeated Republican Terri DeBoer for a third two-year term in the 3rd District, the 4th District race narrowly went to challenger Sean McCann.

Holland, MI · 2d

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Rock-Tenn update among items on Mitchell’s Nov. notes

OTSEGO—Redeveloping Otsego’s former Rock-Tenn property will require another round of environmental testing. And even under the best circumstances, construction remains years away. That was among the updates Otsego City Manager Aaron Mitchell shared in his November newsletter, which also addressed a moratorium on data centers and renewable energy...

Otsego, MI · 2d

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Historic Grand Rapids church to be demolished under proposed westside housing plan

Founded by Irish immigrants in 1870, Saint James Catholic Church on Bridge Street held its last mass in 2022. It closed due to declining attendance, priest shortages and mounting repair costs. Now, The Diocese of Grand Rapids has agreed to sell the vacant property to investment firm Beckett Industries. “They've...

Grand Rapids, MI · 9h

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Looking for a fall activity, aside from a pumpkin patch or orchard? Consider a walk through history

GEORGETOWN TWP. — West Michigan residents looking to hike from Maine to California without leaving Ottawa County have a narrow window before winter buries the geography under snow. Tucked into the south corner of Hager Park, off 28th Avenue, sits a concrete, gravel and stone relief map of the...

Ottawa County, MI · 1d

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Two Mid-Michigan schools are painting plows for the winter

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Student artists across the state are turning massive winter maintenance vehicles into rolling canvases to help keep drivers safe during the upcoming snowy season. State transportation officials announced the completion of the annual Paint the Plow project, which features painted snowplow blades from middle and high...

Monroe County, MI · 1d

The Holland Sentinel

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One incumbent, two newcomers set to join Zeeland Public Schools Board

One incumbent secured re-election while another was bested by newcomers for the Zeeland Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 3, according to unofficial tallies in Ottawa County. Six candidates sought election to three seats Nov. 3. The winners were newcomer Abby Lucas with 23.17% of the vote (8,060), incumbent Heidi Geerlings with 21.97% (7,644) and newcomer Eric Miller with 17.65% (6,140). According to unofficial results, incumbent Chad Creevy came in fourth with 13.95% of the vote (4,854), followed by Derrick Muilenburg with 11.82% (4,114) and Dianne Fikse with 11.44% (3,980). The selected candidates will serve six-year terms. Lucas, 45, is a government and nonprofit banker. She's a native of West Michigan and a parent of three children at ZPS. She's been involved through volunteer work at her children’s schools, such as classroom parties, field trips, fundraisers and booster concessions. More: We sent a questionnaire to school board candidates for Zeeland Schools Geerlings, 40, holds a certified public accountant license. She grew up in Zeeland and graduated from ZPS. She was appointed to the board in December 2022 to fill a vacancy and then was re-elected in 2024. She now has two children attending middle school — one at Creekside

Zeeland, MI · 2d

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Two newcomers join two incumbents on West Ottawa Public Schools Board

Four available seats will be filled by incumbents Darrin Duistermars and Randy Schipper and newcomers Kimberly Burmeister and Jens Milobinski on the West Ottawa Public Schools Board of Education , according to unofficial tallies in Ottawa County. A total of seven candidates sought election Nov. 3, with additional runners Tiffany Berry, Charles Elwood and Kory Plockmeyer. According to unofficial results, Duistermars earned 17.87% of the vote (10,241), followed by Schipper at 15.68% (8,991), Burmeister with 14.87% (8,526) and Milobinski with 14.67% (8,410). Berry earned 12.7% (7,282) followed by Plockmeyer with 12.56% (7,202) and Elwood with 11.64% (6,671). More: We sent a questionnaire to school board candidates for West Ottawa The selected candidates will serve four-year terms. Duistermars, 58, serves as parks and recreation director for Holland Township and has lived in the district for 33 years. His wife has taught locally for 30 years and both of his daughters graduated from West Ottawa High School. Schipper, 66, is an attorney. He's lived in the district for 33 years and has served on the WOPS Board of Education since 2005. Schipper helped lead the bond campaign for the north high school building in 2002 and has served on the OAISD Board

Ottawa County, MI · 2d

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Bill Huizenga emphasizes energy in final Election Day message to voters

HOLLAND, Mich. — Bill Huizenga is the Republican nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District. He's challenging Democrat Sean McCann in an election that could determine the balance of power in Washington. Huizenga has served eight terms in Congress, and is asking voters to look at his 16-year record when...

Michigan · 3d

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VanWoerkom Holds Off Reid to Reclaim Michigan House's 88th District Seat

Republican Greg VanWoerkom has earned the seat representing Michigan's 88th House District, according to unofficial election results from Tuesday's general election. With 92% of votes counted, VanWoerkom held a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger Kiel Reid in a district that stretches across parts of Muskegon and Ottawa counties. VanWoerkom won...

Michigan · 2d

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Managing growth together: Ottawa County launches ‘24ward’ coalition of local leaders

WEST OLIVE — Facing a 25% population surge since 2000, local leaders from across Ottawa County gathered on Oct. 20 to unveil a regional growth coalition aimed at tackling pressing housing, infrastructure, and environmental challenges. The new "24ward Vision Task Force" will bring together representatives from the county's 24...

Ottawa County, MI · 7h

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Grand Haven Voters Pass $98.55M School Bond After Two Prior Defeats

Grand Haven Area Public Schools voters have approved a $98.55 million bond measure aimed at renovating and expanding three elementary schools, along with funding new buses, technology, playgrounds, security upgrades and musical instruments across the district. The vote tally stood at 12,887 in favor to 10,202 opposed, according to unofficial results reported by the Ottawa County Clerk's Office.

Grand Haven, MI · 2d