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CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
Mass Casualty Exercise to Be Held in Grand Haven August 14
Heads up, Grand Haven! You may notice a lot of police activity in town on Wednesday, August 14 - but it's only a drill. The Ottawa County Department of Emergency Management announced Monday that they will be holding a mass casualty exercise on Wednesday at Harvest Church, with setup beginning at 3 p.m. and the exercise going from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Ottawa County’s next top prosecutor will be first-ever woman at the helm
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – There’s a bit of history in the making happening at the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office. Sarah Matwiejczyk will officially become the county’s next prosecutor in January after winning the August primary election. She does not have a Democratic challenger in the November general election.
Brake failure leads to three-car crash in Grand Haven Township, deputies say
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 19-year-old Muskegon driver is expected to recover after a three-car crash in Grand Haven Township, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened on US-31 and Comstock Street at about 1:50 p.m. Friday. Crime: Two men charged in kidnapping of woman,...
What's On Your Mind: Savana Kram
Aug. 24—Savana Kram, 14, is going into eighth grade at Lakeshore Middle School. For the past few months, she has been creating crochet stuffed animals and now sells her items through Merchants and Makers. "For Christmas, I got a kit from my dad," Kram said. "I tried using the kit, and I had trouble figuring it out, so I YouTubed it. We know Shyle Lyons and she told us about the farmers market, ...
‘World’s Largest Weather Vane’ inspired by Lake Michigan shipwreck 123 years ago
MONTAGUE, MI -- On an unremarkable corner in a lakeside town, there’s a unique roadside stop. It claims a world record but its history is Pure Michigan. The “world’s largest weathervane” stands tall at 48 feet high at the corner of Dowling and Water Street in Montague.
Pike lone competitor for GH equestrian team
Aug. 24—Grand Haven's varsity equestrian team features just one member this fall — senior Addison Pike. The Bucs are coming off a 2023 season in which they were crowned the Division C district champions and Region D reserve champions; they placed sixth out of 12 teams at the MIHA state meet. kAm%9:D J62C[ vC2?5 w2G6? H:== 4@>A6E6 :? E96 5:DEC:4E 4@>A6E:E:@? 2E E96 {F5:?8E@? u2:C8C@F?5D $6AE] ...
GH cheer excited for season
Aug. 24—Ashley Borta is back for her sixth year with the Grand Haven sideline cheer team. The Buccaneers feature several returning athletes this fall. kAm"{@HJ?? #@36CD@? 2?5 z256?46 wC6? 92G6 DE6AA65 FA 2D D6?:@C =6256CD E@ E6249 82>6 52J >2E6C:2=[" q@CE2 D2:5] "{@HJ?? 2?5 76==@H D6?:@C #@D:E2 q2C?6D 2C6 2=D@ 4@249:?8 @FC *@F?8 qF4D 4966C=6256CD E@ 4@?E:?F6 E@ 3F:=5 E96 AC@8C2>] }2E2=:6 ...
Hogwarts in West Michigan? Students sorted into mythical ‘houses,’ competing for points
KENT COUNTY, MI - Some Grandville Public Schools fifth and sixth graders may soon feel like they’re living on the set of the fantasy book and movie series “Harry Potter.”. The 850 students who started back to school Monday at the district’s new 5/6 building were assigned to...
Woman drives car into Musical Fountain crowd
Aug. 24—An elderly woman drove her car into a crowd near the Grand Haven Musical Fountain around 9:30 Friday night, injuring one person. It appeared the driver accidentally kept her foot on the gas as her car rolled into the crowd area. According to Ottawa Central Dispatch, the driver was not harmed and one concertgoer suffered a hand injury. kAm!@=:46 5@?VE 36=:6G6 E96C6 H2D 2?J >2=:4:@FD ...
Bucs aim for 4th straight district crown
Aug. 24—As he enters his seventh year as coach of the Grand Haven varsity boys soccer team, coach Nick Tejchma is hoping to guide the Buccaneers to a fourth straight district championship. Last fall, Grand Haven defeated Hudsonville to claim a third consecutive district crown. The Bucs then fell to Portage Central in the regional tournament. kAmvC2?5 w2G6? 92D D@>6 3:8 D9@6D E@ 7:==[ H:E9 E96 ...
Kindergarten teacher explains how to prepare for the first day
Aug. 24—SPRING LAKE — Like her fellow teachers at Holmes Elementary School in Spring Lake, kindergarten teacher Mary Borchers has been hard at work this week getting ready to welcome her students for their first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26. With 20 years of experience teaching this grade level under her belt, Borchers said she enjoys how eager and excited her students are to learn each year ...
Vacant City Council seat yet to be filled
Aug. 24—Grand Haven's City Council failed to name a fifth member after the four-person council was unable to agree on a candidate during a special meeting Thursday. When the decision came down to the final two candidates, Erin Lyon and Mike Dora, two votes were made in favor of Lyon (by councilmembers Karen Lowe and Kevin McLaughlin) and two votes were made in favor of Mike Dora (by Mayor Bob ...
'Great for the kids' | Return to Learn fair held at new Charles Hackley Middle School in Muskegon ahead of first day back
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon Public Schools is excited to kick off the new school year with a brand new middle school for students. While typically held at the high school, the district held its Return to Learn fair Friday afternoon at the new Charles Hackley Middle School campus ahead of its first year in use.
Boys Varsity Cross Country finishes 6th place at Under The Lights Invitational
The Boys Cross Country team ran at the competitive Under the Lights Invitational Friday night at South Christian high school. In the Sunset division the Hudsonville placed 6th out of 14 teams. The race is unique as they bring lights all over the course as runners race in the dark.
Kenowa Hills football preview: New coach, transfers hold promise for Knights
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new coach leading a new group of players competing in a new conference has Kenowa Hills football primed for a fresh start in 2024, and the Knights hope that brings an upward trajectory for the program. After nine consecutive losing seasons, Kenowa Hills hired...
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