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Thousands raised for Grand Rapids veterans in annual race

Dozens of people took to the starting line at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids Saturday to participate in the Veterans Day 5.

Grand Rapids, MI · 7d

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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 · 10d
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Peter Boogaart: Reflections on Ottawa County land use

"I encourage the commissioners, as interveners before the MPSC, to support construction of the solar project, insist that local questions are answered, demand full transparency and ask that the MPSC direct the parties to engage in mutually beneficial negotiations," columnist Peter Boogaart writes. EDITOR'S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed...

Ottawa County, MI · 9d
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Grand Rapids Comptroller sues city over reduced duties, then loses reelection

Incumbent Max Frantz lost a bid for reelection to David Bulkowski for Grand Rapids Comptroller – a position that serves as a public watchdog over the city’s financial operations. Bulkowski is an attorney and the executive director of nonprofit Disability Advocates of Kent County. His platform focused on...

Grand Rapids, MI · 9d
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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 · 10d

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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 · 8d

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Spring Lake Township builds community engagement: ‘We walk the walk’

This is part of the Shore Stories: Life Along the Lakeshore series, which includes columns by local and former residents about how people are making a difference along the Lakeshore. Spring Lake Township continues to create innovative initiatives to engage our community in government, from township operations to trail use...

Spring Lake, MI · 10d

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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 · 8d

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Democrat Joseph McClusky Flips Holland-Area House Seat Held by GOP for Decades

Democrat Joseph McClusky declared victory Tuesday night over Republican incumbent Nancy DeBoer in the race for Michigan House District 86, a seat covering Holland and parts of Ottawa and Allegan counties that Republicans have controlled for decades. The win, if it holds, would mark a rare partisan flip in a district DeBoer carried comfortably just two years ago.

Holland, MI · 10d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 11d

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Carol Glanville unseats Mark Huizenga in Michigan Senate race

Democrat Carol Glanville will beat out Republican incumbent candidate Sen. Mark Huizenga for Michigan's 30th Senate District seat, the Associated Press projects.

Michigan · 11d

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Kent County Siren Tests Aren’t Taking the Winter Off Anymore

Mark your calendar, or prepare to jump out of your seat. Kent County siren tests now happen at noon on the first Friday of every month, even in winter. Here’s what else is changing.

Kent County, MI · 9d

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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 · 10d

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas! Set Up For The Christkindl Markt Begins.

The holiday season is officially taking shape in downtown Grand Rapids as setup begins for one of the city’s largest holiday attractions, the Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt, at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Now entering its fourth year, the Christkindl Markt is a traditional European-inspired Christmas market that has...

Grand Rapids, MI · 9d

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Cheese wins by a landslide in Allendale Township kids’ election

ALLENDALE TWP., MI – Cheese was the clear winner in an election Tuesday where kids voted on the best pizza topping. While adults took to the polls Nov. 3 to vote on the governor’s race, U.S. congressional seats and local proposals, kids in Allendale Township were deciding on their favorite pizza topping.

Allendale, MI · 9d