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‘Our sweet, sweet boy:’ Family overwhelmed by teen’s loss in crashThe Grand Rapids Press7 hours ago
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‘Our sweet, sweet boy:’ Family overwhelmed by teen’s loss in crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Sawyer Schipper encouraged his friends and other teens to be themselves – not what others thought they should be. “Be yourself,” he wrote in a journal. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Sawyer Schipper, 16, identified as victim in fatal Park Township crash
PARK TWP. — The victim in a fatal single-vehicle crash in Park Township on Sunday, Sept. 22, has been identified by his family as Sawyer Schipper, 16, of West Olive. According to an obituary posted through Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, Schipper was a junior at iCademy and previously attended Holland Christian Schools. According to...
Michigan Bus Drivers Display Message of Love for Terminally Ill Coworker
Mike Hoekstra has always wanted to take a hot-air balloon ride with his wife and children. This week he got to do it and saw a very special message below. Two years ago, Mike Hoekstra was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. His life changed forever when he got the diagnosis in February of 2022.
Otsego parent demands action after finding racial slur written on bathroom stall
TONTOGANY, Ohio — An Otsego Local Schools parent is demanding answers after discovering a racial slur written on a bathroom stall. Upon checking the handicap stall door is when I noticed the racist graffiti," Sierra Cousino said. Cousino also works as a custodian at the high school. She said...
Unleash Your Inner Child At This Michigan Halloween Parade For Adults
Halloween is one of the most anticipated times of the year for people who love all things spooky and paranormal- but, it feels like most of the festivities and fun are reserved for kiddos and families. That's why one Michigan city proudly posts a truly scary Halloween parade designed just for adults.
High school football: Week 5 schedule, scouting reports and predictions
The high school football season continues this week with all eight teams in action. Here is a look at the Week 5 scouting reports and predictions for each game. More: High school football 2024 coverage - everything you need ...
Man accused of assaulting woman in Port Sheldon was just released from prison in January
PORT SHELDON TWP. — A Muskegon man accused of hitting a woman's car, following her and assaulting her in a parking lot on Sept. 8 in Port Sheldon Township has two previous convictions for similar assaults dating back to the 1980s, according to reporting from WOOD TV-8. Greg Joseph DuJardine, 60, was arraigned Friday, Sept 20, in 58th District Court before Judge Bradley Knoll on charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct causing injury and as a fourth offense...
Ottawa County gardens to bring comfort to those grieving
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — A pavilion outside Covenant Community Church on Baldwin Street was filled on Monday night – filled with people, with the music from a two-man string band, and filled with hope. Covenant’s property is home to an organization called Starlight Ministries. It’s a group that offers...
Ottawa County approves new budget — after removing $900K health department grant
OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County’s budget for 2025 was approved Tuesday, Sept. 24, but not without a last-minute change. Prior to voting on the budget resolution Tuesday, commissioners had a spirited debate about a grant included in the health department’s budget. After 45 minutes of discussion, a recess and another 10 minutes of discussion, the board voted to remove the $900,000 grant. ...
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