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'We don't owe (him) anything': Ottawa County debates appointment of Kleinjans to committees
OTTAWA COUNTY — As the newest member of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners settles into his role, the question of his appointment to committees is causing some controversy. A motion was put forth Tuesday, June 11, to remove Rebekah Curran from the Area Community Service Employment and Training Council and appoint new District 2 Commissioner Chris Kleinjans. Curran agreed to the change. ...
Months after it failed, culvert on Ottawa County road will get repaired
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The Ottawa County Road Commission will repair a failed culvert along one road that’s kept the impacted area closed for months. Crews will begin work in Olive Township starting Monday, June 17. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Former WOOD-TV managers sue for defamation after Pride Month firings
Two former managers at WOOD-TV8 in Grand Rapids have sued the station’s parent corporation for defamation nearly a year after they were fired in the aftermath of a publicly leaked memo about the station’s Pride Month coverage. Stanton Tang and Amy Fox each claim in separate federal lawsuits...
What's up with the duct-taped trees in Richmond Park?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's a technique that has confused some who frequent Richmond Park. Dozens of duct-taped trees can be seen from the parking lot, prompting neighbors like Sherry Klaasen to think it was either a joke, or something a little more serious. "I thought maybe somebody was...
Ottawa Co. approves construction of Terra Station for downtown Hudsonville
The 12-building development proposes 141 rental units along with 4600 square feet of retail space on the first level. Terra Station Ventures LLC requested use of state legislation passed in 2023 that allows for brownfield tax increment financing, or TIF, to be used to reimburse developers for certain housing developments.
Grand Rapids goes prehistoric with Dinosaur Adventure
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The DeVos Place will transform into a prehistoric exhibit this weekend for Dinosaur Adventure. Guests will have the rare opportunity to interact with baby dinosaurs while looking in awe of the giant dinosaurs. Theatre: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" opens in K-a-l-a-m-a-z-o-o" Children...
Explore arts, crafts, food & more in Muskegon
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The Lakeshore Art Festival will be taking over downtown Muskegon in a few weeks. This year, the Lakeshore Art Festival will host over 280 exhibitors! Kristina Broughton joins us to tell us more. Lakeshore Art Festival. Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. 9am-5pm.
Report: $800K donation from Peter Meijer’s father ‘raises curtain on dark money’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A new report by The Hill is spotlighting an $800,000 donation from Hank Meijer, the billionaire father of former Republican U.S. Rep Peter Meijer, to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce days after it endorsed his son in the 2022 primary election. In the days following...
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