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Hope College hosts panel to talk about asexuality during Pride Month
HOLLAND, Mich. — A few dozen people filed into Haworth Hotel at Hope College on Monday night to learn about asexuality from a panel of four "aces." It was part of a Pride Month event put on by Out On The Lakeshore. "It's an orientation that isn't always discussed...
Pre-K access is a challenge across the state
In theory, children from low- and moderate-income homes have an equal opportunity for free, high-quality preschool in every corner of Michigan. But it turns out some corners are more equal than others. In Saginaw, 91 percent of 4-year-olds eligible for Great Start Readiness Program are in that state-funded preschool or...
Holland High School hires Andrew Meeuwsen as basketball coach
ALLENDALE - Andrew Meeuwsen has only had one week and three practices with his new basketball team. But he already knows the names of all 14 players. “Everyone here today, I know their names,” he said. “I can’t say I know everyone else in the program yet, but I have all (the varsity player’s) names down after today.”
Holland Christian's sensational postseason run ends in state semifinals vs Spring Lake
HOLLAND - With 16 seconds remaining in the state semifinals, the Holland Christian girls soccer team had one final shot. Trailing by a goal, Sarah Geerlings stepped up to take the free kick just outside the box. As the seconds ticked down, Geerlings narrowed in on her spot and launched...
Zeeland East hires Troy Hammond as girls basketball coach
ZEELAND - Troy Hammond will take over as Zeeland East girls basketball coach. He takes over for Kale Maupin, who stepped down from the position after two seasons. Hammond, a Zeeland native, has spent the last seven years serving as the head varsity basketball coach at East Grand Rapids. During this time he compiled a record of 118-39, including being named Regional Coach of the Year in 2020. Prior to his time at East Grand Rapids, Hammond was the girls varsity basketball coach at Forest Hills Eastern for three years. He has coached some of the top talent in the state, including the 2023 Miss Basketball Winner.
Beechwood Schools celebrates Odyssey of the Mind achievements
The Beechwood Independent Public Schools Board of Education recognized the achievements of district students who participated in this year’s Odyssey of the Mind challenge at their meeting Monday. Odyssey of the Mind is an international competition in which teams of students are given problem scenarios for which they must...
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