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Road Opened: Seventh Street, Grand Haven

GRAND HAVEN — Drivers will need to navigate around a temporary road closure in Grand Haven this week as a section of Seventh Street shuts down for construction. Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, Seventh Street will be closed to traffic between Columbus Avenue and Washington Avenue. The closure will allow crews to install utilities associated with the 633 Washington development project.

Grand Haven, MI · 9d

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An open letter to Calvin students about elections

Hello. My name is Herman Turkstra. I live in Hamilton, Ontario, where I practice law. I spent a great two years at Calvin in 1952-1953. While at Calvin, I was an active Republican and one of the founders of the Calvin Young Christian Political Society. That included working for Gerald Ford and campaigning door-to-door for local Republican candidates. I was also part of the Chimes team.

Holland, MI · 10d

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This Dutch-inspired town near Chicago has a charming outdoor Christmas market—and it’s returning this month

You don’t need a passport—or a pricey transatlantic flight— for a little European Christmas magic this holiday season. Just a few hours from Chicago, Holland, Michigan, pairs Dutch charm with a festive outdoor Christmas market , making it a dreamy winter road-trip destination. While this charming town is best known for its spring tulips, its downtown shops, galleries, eateries, and brewpubs offer plenty of reasons to explore beyond tulip season. Come the holidays, though, Kerstmarkt steals the spotlight. The European-style outdoor market brings gifts, seasonal bites, and artisan demonstrations to town—and it’s the perfect excuse to trade the city for a festive weekend away. A little Dutch Christmas magic in Michigan So, why Kerstmarkt ? The word translates to “Christmas market” in Dutch. Its founders drew inspiration from Christmas markets across Europe, including those they visited in Germany, and brought a little of that festive charm back to Michigan. What began with just 10 booths in Centennial Park in 1997 now takes place outside the Holland Civic Center at 150 W. 8th Street, near the corner of 8th Street and Pine Avenue. Wander among the European-inspired wooden booths, and you’ll find handcrafted treasures, seasonal food and drinks, and artisans showing

Holland, MI · 9d

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The Fluoride Debate Has a Michigan Origin Story You Might Not Know

Before fluoride became a national political flashpoint, Grand Rapids helped pioneer its use. Here’s what the research says about benefits and risks.

Grand Rapids, MI · 7d

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Women on the Ballot: Lisa Posthumus Lyons

Shelley Irwin talks to Lisa Posthumus Lyons about serving as the Kent County Clerk / Register of Deeds, her path to politics, and more. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

Kent County, MI · 9d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Kent County voters renew zoo and museum millage

Voters in Kent County have approved a millage renewal that will continue to provide funding to the John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Kent County, MI · 7d

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Stateside: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

What's happening behind the scenes with absentee ballot tabulation? Also: a new music venue in west Michigan catches fire for noise complaints. And we met the creators of a film chronicling an open-water swim in memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Grand Rapids, MI · 8d

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"That Story, That Legacy, That Life": 256 white crosses placed at Byron Center hospice to honor veterans

“This year we are pounding 256 white crosses into our prayer garden, and each one recognizes a patient who either is currently on service or has been served by Faith Hospice this year.”. South and West Team Manager Kate Woudstra organized the tribute. It’s made possible by a donation from...

Byron Center, MI · 8d

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Grand Haven Council to Hear Presentation on Proposed Peaking Power Plant

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – The Grand Haven City Council will hold a special work session tonight to discuss a proposed peaking power plant. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at City Hall, 519 Washington Ave. At council’s regular meeting tonight, Grand Haven City Council...

Grand Haven, MI · 9d

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Allegan rolls out the sidewalks for Trick or Treaters

When it comes to Halloween, pictures say far more than words. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the City of Allegan rolled out the sidewalks and opened the shop and business doors to creatures and characters of every size and shape. From the tiniest babe in arms to the more mature grandmas and grandpas, everyone dressed in their finest, scariest, or cutest costume to impress those wandering the streets or waiting to hand out goodies.

Allegan, MI · 7d

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Muskegon Republican Greg VanWoerkom will serve fifth term in Michigan House

Along the lakeshore in Muskegon, Republican State Representative Greg VanWoerkom will continue serving the people of Michigan’s 88th House District. VanWoerkom defeated Democrat Kiel Reid. He says he’ll continue supporting economic development, high-quality education and making the cost of living more affordable. “But most importantly, I’m accessible, open,...

Muskegon, MI · 7d

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Voters approve Rockford Public Schools' 18-mill non-homestead operating millage

ROCKFORD, Mich. — Rockford Public Schools will keep a major source of operating revenue after voters approved the district's non-homestead millage. The 18-mill operating millage passed Tuesday. The tax applies to businesses, commercial properties and second homes — not people who own only their primary residence. Superintendent Steve...

Rockford, MI · 8d

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Democrat Joseph McClusky flips Michigan 86th House District

Voters in a state house district on the shores of Lake Michigan elected a Democrat to a seat typically held by Republicans.

Holland, MI · 7d

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Road Opened: Van Raalte Avenue, Holland (Election Day only)

HOLLAND — Drivers navigating the streets near the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will face temporary parking restrictions designed to give voters direct access to the polls on Election Day. The City of Holland has issued a temporary traffic control order establishing a designated "Voter Parking...

Holland, MI · 9d

The Holland Sentinel

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Zeeland to consider gymnasium addition to The Bridge Youth Center

The Sentinel is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays and updated online Mondays. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information. Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, Nov. 2-6: Ottawa County Agricultural Preservation Board : 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/yc52emdx Board of Canvassers : 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2zu4vrev Board of Commissioners Special Meeting : 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex The agenda includes: Consideration of a motion to enter closed session for the purpose of strategy and negotiation sessions on collective bargaining agreements Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/mr2bcd94 How to participate remotely: Meetings are live streamed via YouTube at @miOttawa . Housing Commission :

Zeeland, MI · 9d

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USS Silversides returns to Muskegon after repairs, repainting in Wisconsin

On Halloween morning after a 15-hour 120-mile trip across Lake Michigan from a dry dock in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, a pair of tugboats nudged the USS Silversides up against her berth in the Muskegon Channel. “It was so naked without her.”. Silversides museum social media director Nicole Hayden live streamed...

Muskegon, MI · 9d

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‘It was surreal’: USS Silversides curator reflects on historic submarine’s Halloween homecoming

MUSKEGON, MI — After months in a Wisconsin shipyard, the USS Silversides came home on Halloween to a welcome that vessel curator Scott Hardin said he won’t soon forget. Hardin accompanied the historic World War II submarine through her preservation work in Sturgeon Bay and on the 15-hour tow back across Lake Michigan, helping oversee a project designed to keep one of Muskegon’s most recognizable landmarks afloat for decades to come.

Muskegon, MI · 10d

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Holland hosts food, winter clothing drive for students

At 12 different downtown Holland businesses, residents in the city are encouraged to drop-off winter clothing donations for students in need through a Winter Clothing Drive organized by Downtown Holland.

Holland, MI · 8d

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UPDATE: GRCC to play tonight after granted temporary restraining order

Following the initial removal of Grand Rapids Catholic Central from the Division 5 MHSAA football playoffs, the school will now play Comstock Park tonight at 7 p.m. The Cougars were granted the chance to play after a Kent County Circuit Court judge issued a temporary restraining order against the MHSAA. The lawsuit was filed independently of Grand Rapids Catholic Central.

Grand Rapids, MI · 8d