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Passenger hospitalized in Ottawa County two-car crash, deputies say
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A passenger was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash near Borculo, Mich. Saturday, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened on Port Sheldon Street near 72nd Avenue around 9:47 a.m. Grand Rapids:Girl fatally shot in downtown Grand Rapids. A 55-year-old...
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Ottawa Beach General Store reopening this week
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa Beach General Store is reopening just in time for Memorial Day weekend, ready to dish up ice cream, souvenirs and nostalgia to beachgoers. The general store was built in the 1930s near Lake Macatawa and Holland State Park, making it the perfect destination for people to buy camping supplies or stop for an ice cream cone.
Road expansions needed for factory projects in Holland and Midland
(The Center Square) – The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded two grant packages to help in road repairs necessary for semiconductor factory expansion and increased traffic in both Holland and Midland. The MDOT Economic Development Fund grant program will be used for road expansions and resurfacing for the city of Holland and the Saginaw Valley Road Commission. Road improvements are expected to help with the new LG Energy Solution and Corning, Inc. manufacturing factories. ...
Overwhelmed by spring cleaning? This expanding business can help
HOLLAND — Need help with a growing to-do list? Locals can get help from Surv, which recently expanded to West Michigan. The company employs locals to help with everything from painting to decluttering to odd jobs to junk removal. Surv has established teams in Rhode Island and North Carolina,...
White Pigeon boys win six regional titles on Friday
SAUGATUCK - The White Pigeon boys finished second at Region 34-4 held in Saugatuck on Friday. The Chiefs scored 90 points on the day, finishing behind Kalamazoo Hackett in first place with 144.5 points. Centreville came in fifth for the boys at 71 and Marcellus finished ninth at 25 points. The girl's regional was won by Saugatuck with 163 points and Gobles was second with 129.5 points. Centreville finished fourth (61) and White Pigeon was 10th (16)...
Saugatuck girls race to regional title with legion of state qualifiers
SAUGATUCK - The Saugatuck girls track and field team ran away from the field to claim a regional title. The Trailblazers scored 163 points to win the Division 4 regional championship on Friday at home, outdistancing Gobles (129.5) and the rest of the field. Mazie Robison won the regional title...
Brooke Pedersen a wall of defense for West Ottawa: 'You shall not pass'
As a three-sport varsity athlete for three years at West Ottawa, Brooke Pedersen knows what got her to success every season. "I try to have the best effort out there for all things," she said. Such a simple mantra, but something she - the youngest in a family with three...
Owen Stevens, Four-Time Michigan State Champion, Verbals to Louisville
Owen Stevens, Four-Time Michigan State Champion, Verbals to Louisville. NEW COMMIT: The University of Louisville has scored a new verbal commitment for Fall 2025 from Owen Stevens out of Zeeland, Michigan. He will join Nate Thomas in Kentucky as a member of the Cardinals’ Class of 2029. Regarding his...
Vote for the Holland Sentinel high school athlete of the week
The Holland area saw several top performances this week from high school athletes. Vote on the top performance. The poll will be open until noon Thursday. Winners will be highlighted at the end of the season. Garrett Mulder, West Ottawa boys volleyball. Slammed 11 kills in the district semifinals to...
Laketown Parks Commission approves five-year goals
LAKETOWN TWP. — The future of parks in Laketown Township is coming into focus, with the approval of a five-year master plan. Laketown’s Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the plan Wednesday, May 15. It will now go before the Board of Trustees for final approval. The board next meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. ...
Saugatuck girls track and field a unique and well-rounded squad heading into regionals
SAUGATUCK - The Saugatuck girls track and field team has been a powerhouse for two decades, most often led by a plethora of distance specialists. This year's Trailblazers are again one of the top teams in the state, but are led by sprinters and field events, something unique in recent program history.
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