Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle rollover crash that claimed the life of a Grand Rapids man on Wednesday afternoon. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/fatal-rollov...

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A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man was killed Wednesday morning following a single-vehicle rollover crash in a construction zone on Van Buren Street in Port Sheldon Township. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/driver-kille...

To celebrate a half-century of preserving the Lake Michigan dunes, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan will launch a commemorative series that includes guided tours through one of the region’s most iconic landscapes. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/guided-hikes...

The girls' high school soccer spring season is underway in Ottawa County. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/roundball-ro...

Following a period of heavy rainfall, Ottawa County officials are issuing urgent warnings as the Grand River is projected to swell well beyond its banks this week. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/grand-river-...

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Michigan small businesses continue to face worker shortages, particularly in health care, construction and technical fields where employers say hiring remains difficult. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/small-busine...

No injuries were reported Sunday evening after a fire was reported at a Spring Lake Township manufacturing company. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/officials-bu...

In recent years, Michigan employers have had a hard time filling in-demand skilled trades jobs. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/labor-expert...

It's expected to warm up Wednesday evening through Friday. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/cool-pattern...

With the winter weather slowly fading away and dreams of long summer nights on the beach or in the sun begin to shape our imaginations, many parents are making plans for fun. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ready-to-hit...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday issued an executive order declaring an energy emergency in the state amid rising fuel prices prompted by the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/whitmer-ease... @michiganadvance

Following a period of restricted access, Ottawa County health officials have officially given the green light for residents to return to local waters. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/sewage-disch...

As winter begins to ebb, summer music festivals are enticing fans with star-studded lineup announcements. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/blissfest-bu...

For more information or to donate funds, visit the GoFundMe page, where Conklin-Fannon can be messaged directly. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/former-ottaw...

Democrats and other opponents of President Donald Trump’s executive order clamping down on mail ballots prepared Wednesday to challenge the directive, signaling the start of another fight between states and the White House over elections. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/dems-voting-...

The move signals a strategic push by the company to deepen its footprint in AI-driven manufacturing and digital transformation. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/jr-automatio...

Regional officials announced this week that the 2026 Great Lakes cruising season is projected to generate a record-breaking $300 million in economic impact, marking a 25% increase over the previous year. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/cruise-the-g...

The Stray’s fifth annual Battle of the Bands wraps up Saturday, April 4, in Grand Rapids after a month of performances, with four diverse acts facing off in the finals. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/west-michiga...

See what school districts have planned in April. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/school-calen...

A 70-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday morning when a vehicle pulling out of a driveway struck her on the sidewalk in Hudsonville. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/female-pedes...

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

The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is asking residents to help transform their backyards into sanctuaries for wildlife. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/county-launc...

The nonprofit sector in Ottawa County is thriving in many ways; however, signs of strain show the organizations are concerned about their ability to meet demand now and in the future, according to a new study. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/strong-but-s...

Thousands of people came out to protest President Donald Trump's Administration on Saturday, March 28, as part of a nationwide effort called "No Kings." www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/photos-thous...

It will be cool Friday and Saturday, then a warmup is coming next week. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/is-spring-fi...

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by ex-Ottawa County commissioner who claims the Michigan State University Extension Office wrongfully terminated him over pressure leveraged by then county board chair and current state office seeker Joe Moss. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/federal-judg...

The Midwest Miniatures Museum will officially kick off its 2026 season on Wednesday, April 8, with the grand debut of a highly anticipated second-floor expansion, featuring three new galleries and a unique centerpiece. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/big-wonders-...

Try this quick, delicious weeknight meal. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/pen-pantry-r...

A massive overhaul of West Michigan’s water infrastructure is officially underway after the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved a $17 million grant for the city of Coopersville on March 24. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/michigan-gre...

It will be cool Friday and Saturday, then a warmup is coming next week. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/is-spring-fi...

Leaders from throughout the Tri-Cities gathered on Wednesday, March 25, as Harbor Transit broke ground on its new operations center. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/harbor-trans...

The annual battle between heavy hauls and thawing pavement is nearing its seasonal end. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/regional-roa...

The annual battle between heavy hauls and thawing pavement is nearing its seasonal end. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/regional-roa...

The annual battle between heavy hauls and thawing pavement is nearing its seasonal end. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/regional-roa...

The Go Rounds return to Michigan on April 10 to play The Livery in Benton Harbor, with subsequent tour stops April 11 at The Avenue in Lansing and April 30 at Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/the-go-round...

On Monday, March 30, Cleveland Street between 112th Avenue and 96th Avenue in Crockery Township will be closed for a bridge replacement project on the Cleveland Street Bridge over the Crockery Creek Tributary. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/bridge-repla...

Holland Christian Schools has named Jeff Haverdink as its next head of schools, effective July 1. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/holland-chri...

An eviction-diversion program is getting new funding from Ottawa County as officials continue to work toward solutions that prevent homelessness. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/eviction-div...

Work is underway to remove and replace the charter fishing docks at Chinnok Pier, as Grand Haven city staff have begun the process of removing the existing docks and installing new docking infrastructure. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/work-underwa...

For nearly a decade, the Ottawa Area Secure Schools Network has brought together educators, law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel, medical professionals, and mental health responders. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/annual-oassn...

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health is asking the public to avoid water contact along Ottawa Creek and a portion of the Grand River following a new accidental sewage discharge reported March 23 by Allendale Charter Township Public Utilities. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/sewage-disch...

As spring break travel approaches, Ottawa County health officials are monitoring a national surge in measles cases, advising residents to verify their vaccination status before heading to popular vacation destinations. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa-count...

Three people were injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle personal injury crash in Grand Haven Township. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/three-injure...

Ottawa County’s commercial landscape is undergoing a period of transition as several long-standing industrial and retail entities close or change ownership, while new residential and infrastructure projects move toward completion. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa-count...

Celestino “Tino” Reyes Sr., a central figure in West Michigan’s Latino advocacy movement and a co-founder of Latin Americans United for Progress, died March 18 at his home. He was 89. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/patriarch-pi...

Activists in Ottawa County are preparing to join a third wave of nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations in late March, with multiple protests and community events planned to oppose the Trump Administration. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/activists-sc...

A land settlement involving a 119-acre tract of dunes and forest is moving toward a resolution that Spring Lake Township officials say will significantly expand Ottawa County’s public parks system. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/settlement-a...

House speaker kills FOIA expansion, keeping governor and lawmakers shielded from transparency and accountability. www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/were-just-no...