The total includes a corporate match from the Holland-based company, a major global systems integrator that specializes in custom automated manufacturing and robotic technology. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/6d30d2c7-2...

Even blanketed in snow — and about three months from completion — Grand Rapids’ new Acrisure Amphitheater boasts an impressive profile along the Grand River downtown, especially up close and in person. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/new-acrisure...

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Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa-count...

Watch for icy spots on roads as temperatures fluctuate, melting snow and ice in some places, and possibly refreezing. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/bill-steffen...

A Grand Rapids filmmaker had his documentary film accepted into the 29th Lake Michigan Film Festival, which takes place at the end of February. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/0bbfd963-3...

The Latin rock band Cabildo is joining fellow Latin rock band EPCYA, vintage country band The Bootstrap Boys and Jeff Schroeder & Friends to perform at “Melt the ICE” on Feb. 15 in Grand Rapids, a benefit supporting immigrant families affected by ICE. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/cabildo-read...

As public outrage and attention are focused on the deadly surge of federal agents in Minneapolis, immigration operations have continued across the U.S. Now, West Michigan faith leaders are asking local leaders to take a stand to protect their residents. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/ec8cb314-a...

Monday will kick off a warmer week of weather, with temperatures to range from the low 20s to a peak of high 30s on Tuesday. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/bill-steffen...

See what Ottawa County residents are thinking about. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/a0d84962-d...

Check out the scores from this week. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa-count...

Ottawa County is under a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. today, with mixed precipitation. Residents can expect another inch of snow and a light glaze of ice. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/bill-steffen...

The virtuoso guitarist Bill Strings won his third Grammy Award on Sunday, this time for best bluegrass album for 2025’s acclaimed “Highway Prayers.” www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/983cf926-4...

School districts throughout Ottawa County are exhausting their annual allotment of "snow days" following a series of winter storms in January, forcing administrators to consider extending the academic year into mid-June. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/089971d6-f...

"The majority Republican “normals” would do well to consider the consequences of their vacillation and moral vacuity," William Pettit writes. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/27191ebc-9...

The renovations, which students first began utilizing when they returned to classrooms this school year, are the result of a 30-year bond proposal in 2022, highlighting the need to address the district's aging infrastructure. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/2ac1b27e-f...

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health launched its weekly Respiratory Illness Tracker this week, a visual dashboard designed to provide real-time data on the local prevalence of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/11ce27bb-6...

The 2026 Jammie Awards presented by Grand Rapids community radio station WYCE (88.1 FM) at The Intersection in Grand Rapids on Feb. 20 will feature performances by 20 bands and solo artists. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/478f97c5-a...

Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/47f8896e-f...

February is a busy month for Ottawa County schools! www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/school-calen...

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Lakeshore Advantage, the economic development organization for Ottawa and Allegan counties, has appointed four new members to its board of directors, representing the private, public and education sectors. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/8279840a-4...

Learn about all the happenings in February. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/community-ca...

The 2026 Jammie Awards presented by Grand Rapids community radio station WYCE (88.1 FM) at The Intersection in Grand Rapids on Feb. 20 will feature performances by 20 bands and solo artists. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/478f97c5-a...

On Thursday night, anger and outrage over President Donald J. Trump’s policies on immigration hit home when a solemn worship service took place at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Grand Haven. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/6fe54362-f...

"This letter is heartbreaking to write, so I’ll just end with this: Despite all the pain and suffering these past few months, we’re worth fighting for," Bill Dalton writes. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/4f547eff-3...

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Ottawa County’s medical director said more residents in 2024 opted out of some or all recommended vaccinations, which likely will increase after recent guideline changes made by the Trump Administration went into effect late last year.

One of the most celebrated programs in Ottawa County was nearly shuttered overnight when the Trump Administration sent hundreds of termination letters for $2 billion in federal grants. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa-recovery-court-leaders-abrupt-revocation-restoration-of-grants-prompts-concerns/

Several games from last week were postponed due to inclement weather. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/8f20fae4-f...

Ottawa County is under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, as the region continues to be hammered by an arctic air cold pattern. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/winter-weath...

West Michigan needs to add 50,378 additional homes by 2030 to meet demand, according to Housing Next, a regional partnership serving Kent and Ottawa counties. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/87138602-7...

Ottawa County remains under an extreme cold advisory until 11 a.m. Saturday, with dangerously cold wind chills as low as -25 to -30. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/storm-update...

A fight between unidentified officers and a man that drew local law enforcement to a Holland Township street Monday morning has been confirmed to be an immigration enforcement arrest. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/1fb6596a-6...

A series of independent investigations into the distribution of child sexually abusive material has led to prison sentences for five Ottawa County men, officials announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa-count...

Loutit District Library in Grand Haven is exploring the celebrated works of one of America's most well-known editorial cartoonists. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/8ce4ee9f-0...

The Grand Rapids office of the National Weather Service has extended its winter storm warning until noon for Ottawa, Muskegon and Oceana counties. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/national-wea...

The new weather system is expected to drop an additional 3-8 inches — with some areas expected to receive 9-12 inches — by the time the storm warning expires at 10 a.m. Wednesday. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/another-wint...

The dissolution of one band, or two, often leads to the formation of another — a familiar outcome amid Michigan’s collaborative music scene. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/american-rus...

He was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct of persons 13-15 and received a $35,000 cash surety bond, which he subsequently posted. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/west-michiga...

Officials announced that, as of 6:32 p.m., both sides of I-196 have been reopened. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/stranded-inj...

I-196 in Zeeland Township is expected to be closed for several hours during clean-up and removal of vehicles and motorist assistance. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/stranded-inj...

Ottawa County remains under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. Tuesday. The storm that began Saturday morning is expected to drop 10-15 inches of snow by Tuesday morning. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/bill-steffen...

Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa-count...

Herrick District Library in Holland is seeking actors, artists, bands, comedians, dancers, spoken word artists, storytellers and other performers for its new LEVITATE Arts Festival that will take place in February. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/d5fcc56b-5...

There are some things you shouldn’t write about. There are some things you can’t write about. And then there are the things you must write about. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/p/b05c820a-e...

Grand Haven announced Thursday the launch of a comprehensive update to the Centertown Vision Plan, a strategic roadmap first established in 2014. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/grand-haven-...

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