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Rabid bat found in Ottawa County home, marking first of 2024
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A bat found in an Ottawa County home’s basement has testified positive for rabies. So far this year, the adjoining counties of Kent and Allegan also have cases of rabies-positive bats, with Allegan reporting two. In 2023, Ottawa County did not have any bats test...
Grand Haven City Council considering two development proposals for Chinook Pier
"The challenge we have had in Grand Haven is we are a five-month town. The children’s museum they are going to come in November, and they are going to come in April." Denny Cherette of The Cherette Group says locating the Grand Haven Children’s Museum on the Chinoook Pier will attract visitors all year.
Ottawa County GOP 'condemns' un-endorsed Republicans
OTTAWA COUNTY — After breaking tradition with a primary endorsement convention that largely backed Ottawa Impact, the Ottawa County GOP is calling for a dozen other candidates to stop running as Republicans. The primary is crowded in Ottawa County, with contested races up and down the ballot. All eleven...
Attorney challenging incumbent Republican for Ottawa County District 6 seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Ottawa County businessowner and attorney is challenging incumbent Kendra Wenzel to represent District 6 on the county’s board of commissioners in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 Republican primary. Whichever Republican wins the primary will face Democrat Michelle Dieleman for the District 6 seat in...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Allendale schools seeking $88.2M bond for new field house, Early Childhood Center expansion
ALLENDALE, MI- Allendale Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 30-year, $88.2 million bond proposal on the Aug. 6 election ballot to address space constraints and expand athletic and educational opportunities. Superintendent Garth Cooper said if the bond is approved, the upgrades proposed would address the needs of students...
Real estate agent and Naval Reserves retiree challenge Ottawa Impact incumbent in District 11
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A real estate agent and Naval Reserves retiree are running for the Ottawa County Board District 11 seat against an incumbent affiliated with the board’s highly conservative majority. Allison Miedema is being challenged by Sara Bajema and Richard VanDop for the Republican slot in the...
Homes in Ottawa County sold for more in April
OTTAWA COUNTY — Newly released data from Realtor.com for April shows potential buyers and sellers in Ottawa County saw homes sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $329,950. The median home sold for $362,398, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means April, the...
'Delays are dangerous': CMH director worried about state's plan for conflict-free access
OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County's Interim Community Mental Health Director Michael Brashears is concerned about state-level changes that could spell delays for those in need of assistance. Brashears — who is set to be recommended as full-time director later this month — provided a departmental update during a meeting...
Seriously Though, What Does Michigan Have Against the Word ‘Grand?’
Drive the highways leading to and from Grand Rapids, along the Grand River, zip past Grand Ledge and all the way to Grand Haven and you may start to nothing something a little odd. Many times, the highway signs just can't be bothered to spell out the word 'Grand.'. Michigan's...
2 GOP, 2 Dems hope to fill Bergman's seat on county board
Jul. 16—Four candidates have emerged as prospective successors to represent District 10 on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners following Roger Bergman's retirement. Bergman — who currently sits on the county board representing the cities of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg, as well as Spring Lake Township precincts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 — announced earlier this year that he would not be running for ...
Thousands flock to Muskegon for annual motorcycle rallies
MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — The largest motorcycle rally in the state of Michigan is expected to bring out thousands of people from all over the state and the Midwest to Muskegon. It’s an annual spectacle in Muskegon stemming back nearly 20 years. From Wednesday to Sunday, thousands of bikers...
133 years later, Nelson House parades through the streets of Muskegon once again
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Wednesday morning a crowd gathered on Third Street in downtown Muskegon for something you don't see everyday. However, it is a sight Muskegon residents have seen before. That is, residents in 1890 also watched as the Nelson House was paraded through the streets. Wednesday morning, the historic home was moved once again.
Muskegon Heights awarded state grant to revamp Rowan Park
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI - A new state grant has now made the redevelopment of Rowan Park possible. The Council of Michigan Foundations, through a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Spark Grant, awarded the city of Muskegon Heights $948,800 to go towards the downtown park project that will cost $1,270,000. If...
Relocation of historic Italianate mansion draws crowd to downtown Muskegon
MUSKEGON, MI -- Dozens of residents gathered Wednesday to watch a 155-year-old Italianate mansion be wheeled through the streets of downtown Muskegon. The mansion, known as the Nelson House, was first a private residence and later served as the rectory for the long-vacant St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church. Purchased by Muskegon Public Schools, it was set to be demolished before the city of Muskegon expressed interest. City leaders just purchased it in June for a nominal fee of $100. The cost of the move and setting a new foundation is near $230,000.
ANOTHER CONSTRUCTION FLIP: I-196 Business Loop will change on Wednesday
ZEELAND, Mich. — Reconstruction of the I-196 Business Loop between Zeeland and Holland is ahead of schedule, so the westbound side of the highway will be closing Wednesday, July 17. The project to rebuild the divided highway connecting Zeeland and Holland is in two phases. The eastbound lanes have...
The quest for a quieter pickleball nears a breakthrough in West Michigan
A local 3D printing startup has produced a new lower-pitch pickleball that promises to mollify neighbors concerned about the noise of game play in public places. As the popularity of pickleball spreads like wildfire, so, too, have nuisance complaints in municipalities across the country. Last summer, for example, the Grand Rapids suburb of Walker closed the tennis courts at City Central Park because “unauthorized” noisy pickleball games were drawing neighbors’ ire.
From campus to community — Gentex facilities director serves
Gentex may be a global company, but it has deep Zeeland roots and connections to its hometown community. Scott Heerema feels that connection in his role as Gentex’s director of facilities as well as in his dual roles in local public safety. As captain of the Park Township Fire Department and as a Zeeland Police Department reserve officer, Heerema finds ways to assist the community beyond the Gentex campus.
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