Ottawa County taps Berrien administrator as top deputy
OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County is continuing its rebuilding phase after new Administrator Patrick Waterman announced his choice of deputy on Jan. 8. Waterman said the county had tapped Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette after working through a pool of 54 applicants. His anticipated start date is Feb. 2.
GRPS meetings about the future of Alexander and Stocking Elementary Schools
Grand Rapids residents can share input the future of the Stocking and Alexander Elementary School buildings at community meetings this week.
Ottawa County road closed ‘until further notice’ after heavy rainfall
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - The Ottawa County Road Commission is warning drivers about a road closure until further notice. Road officials announced on Jan. 9 that 8th Avenue, between Hoover Street and Gooding Street in Chester Township, is closed due to a road washout. In the meantime, drivers can use...
Grand Rapids’ annual World of Winter Festival opens with ‘Fire and Ice’ show
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The seventh annual World of Winter Festival has officially begun. Designed to bring folks outside during the depths of Michigan’s winter, the free festival is hosting events across downtown Grand Rapids until Sunday, March 1. Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. kicked things off with the Fire...
Your nest on Bridge Street
“There’s a fog upon L.A.,” George Harrison sang from his house on Blue Jay Way. I remember that street...
New 35mph restriction rule comes into force – and the weight of your vehicle...
A NEW law is set to limit how fast vehicles can travel on certain roads. The road rule also restricts how much vehicles can weigh over concerns related to traction...
Let’s fix our school culture
Last Monday, FHC students were herded through four different assemblies to kick off second semester. For seniors—myself included—most of the information presented was similar to what we’ve heard in the past. The sessions focused on topics like school spirit, future planning, and appropriate school behavior. However,...
Allendale Public Schools, others closed Monday for potential threats
Deputies say Allendale Public Schools is closed Monday "out of an abundance of caution" as authorities investigate the credibility of a threat.
District places Northview High School teacher on leave due to active police investigation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A teacher is on administrative leave due to an active police investigation. AI Infrastructure: Microsoft data center proposal sparks protest in Dorr Township. Upon learning of an active police investigation into one of their teachers, Northview Public Schools district placed said teacher on...
Grand Rapids crossing guard brightens commutes with waves, smiles
Charles Gates does more than help pedestrians cross safely at Eastern Avenue and Logan Street in Grand Rapids. He waves and smiles at every driver passing by, spreading positive energy that runs deep in his family.
