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An early delivery automobile on West Leonard Street captures a changing Michigan city. At first glance, the photograph looks almost ordinary: a delivery vehicle parked on a narrow driveway beside a large wooden house. A man wearing a cap and dark …
Halloween has officially come and gone, with local merchants and makers kicking off the holiday season Sunday at the Holiday Market at Fulton Street Market.
Godwin Heights — On Tuesdays at North Godwin Elementary, two things are guaranteed: tacos in the cafeteria and Dan Allen lending a helping hand. For about 10 years, Allen has volunteered at North Godwin, helping keep the cafeteria tidy and spending time with students. Allen said his reason for...
Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Grand Rapids Catholic Central is back in the Division 5 football playoffs, thanks to a judge’s order delivered Friday, October 30, that completely reversed the Michigan High School Athletic […]
Scammers are hitting West Michigan mailboxes with fake postcards claiming absentee ballots were rejected over signature issues. Here's what they look like and how to check your ballot status.
Ottawa County is officially entering the state review process for the proposed Silver Maple Solar project after commissioners voted 10-1 Tuesday to intervene in the case.
WEST OLIVE — Ottawa County Veterans Services will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Nov. 11 to celebrate the opening of its new office location. The Veterans Day event will take place in the lower level of the Administration Building at 12220 Fillmore St. in West Olive. Please...
Grand Rapids is looking for a partner to redevelop a 6.5-acre site along the Grand River in what the city is calling the most significant redevelopment opportunity in the city's recent history.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In the old fire station exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Dave Tiesma can claim to have used some of the artifacts — a table and a brass fire pole. He laughs while admitting he’s part of the living history at the museum....
HUDSONVILLE — Water professionals, environmental researchers, local officials and community members gathered at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville for the 21st Annual Ottawa County Water Quality Forum to address the region’s most pressing water management challenges. Hosted by Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush in partnership with...
Only two Michigan cities made WalletHub's national safety study and they landed far apart. Grand Rapids easily finished ahead of Detroit.
Indian Mounds Drive would be closed to most motor vehicles according to a plan the Kent County Parks Department announced Wednesday.
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC, Oct. 30, 2026) – Youngsters can get an early jump on Halloween trick-or-treating on Friday. Some participating retailers in downtown Zeeland will be offering cider and donuts, as well as helping to fill the loot bags, from 3 PM to 5 PM. There will also be photo stations for those wishing to capture the moment.
The Wyoming Fire Department is handling an ammonia leak Friday morning on southwest Buchanan Avenue near Mart Street, officials say.
US Census Bureau data released this week shows a tiny decrease in state population. Median household income increased, but trails the nation. Among other takeaways: Electric vehicle ownership in Michigan is also below the national average, with about 148,000 households owning an EV. Michigan’s population held steady last year, while...
OTTAWA COUNTY — As Ottawa County grapples with declining water tables across its deep Marshall Aquifer, local officials face difficult choices regarding the region's long-term water supply. Rapid suburban expansion and dense residential well drilling have placed unprecedented strain on underground reserves. In response, Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush...
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After months of narrowing down candidates, Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education has chosen Allison Tingwall to serve as the district's new superintendent.
For the past 17 years, Dave Tiesma has stood next to the fire engine at the Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. On Thursday, he worked his final shift.
