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After portal appears near Lake Michigan, artist explains why he built it
MUSKEGON, MI - Connecting Muskegon’s past and future, artist Lee Brown said he hopes the new portal sculpture looking over the city’s downtown on Shoreline Drive will be a symbol of unity and hope. “Thinking about the revival of Muskegon in the last 15 years,” said Brown. “I...
2 road projects in Ottawa County set to begin after Labor Day Weekend
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – After a busy holiday weekend, construction crews will begin two separate road projects in Ottawa County causing some closures for weeks. All work is scheduled to start on Tuesday, Sept. 3, so drivers can prepare now for some delays when traveling through the impacted areas.
The 10 Ottawa County bars with the highest liquor sales in 2023
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A mix of upscale eateries and small-town dives made up Ottawa County’s top 10 list of on-premise liquor sales in 2023. At the top of the list was Tip a Few Tavern, at 10 Franklin Ave. in Grand Haven, with more than $231,803 in liquor sales, according to data from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Ottawa Impact commissioner loses recount for Republican primary
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Ottawa County commissioner who lost the Aug. 6 primary election has also lost a recount challenging the election results. Roger Belknap, who currently represents District 9 on the county’s board of commissioners, filed a challenge to the election results earlier this month. In the primary, he lost to former Commissioner Phil Kuyers by 1,073 votes. Kuyers had 4,070 votes and Belknap had 2,997 votes.
Apartments with dog park, pickleball courts going up in Norton Shores
NORTON SHORES, MI - After several years in the making, an apartment complex is being built at a high-traffic intersection in Norton Shores. Mona Shores Flats is a 120-unit apartment complex that is part of the entire site, called Eastowne of Norton Shores, at the corner of Seminole Road and Seaway Drive.
Surf Internet will begin construction in September of 2024 in the City of Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Surf Internet, an Elkhart Indiana-based communications company has obtained rights to install a fiber optic utility that will serve the City of Grand Haven residents, businesses, and Industry as well as some surrounding community neighbors. Surf Internet has been serving consumers with internet services for almost 25 years and operates in over 60 communities throughout the Midwest.
Grand Haven City Council seat still vacant
GRAND HAVEN, MI - An open seat on the Grand Haven City Council may not be filled until 2026. For the second time, city leaders were unable to reach a decision on Wednesday about whether to appoint Erin Lyon or Mike Dora to the vacant seat. Five candidates interviewed for...
Study shows GVSU grads five times more likely to stay in Michigan
According to findings from the Upjohn Institute, a nonpartisan research organization based in Kalamazoo, for every $100,000 spent in state appropriations, Grand Valley State University retains nearly five graduates, making it number one in the nation for graduate retention. The findings were published in a Washington Monthly story this month,...
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