‘Wish I would have held him tighter’: Mom remembers son who drowned in Kent...
A mother grieving the loss of her 4-year-old son after he drowned in a Kent County lake says she wants her son to be remembered as more than just a statistic.
Sticky food debris: Mexican restaurant in Holland cited for cleanliness, egg storage
Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Holland Sentinel, in 2025, is publishing regular...
Grand Rapids will use drones for downtown parking study
Tuesday morning, the Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee recommended city commissioners approve $30,000 for a three-week parking study that will utilize drones. Director of Mobile GR Jessica Smith explains. “We are looking at using drone-based parking data collection for on-street and surface parking occupancy.”. Mobile GR...
Thousands of books, movies discounted at GRPL book sale
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Heads up, readers! You can browse thousands of used books at a steep discount at the Grand Rapids Public Library's (GRPL) fall book sale. Presented by Friends of the Grand Rapids Public Library, the annual book sale is a major fundraiser for the library. GRPL officials said the spring book sale...
Hunger spurred Wyoming bank robbery, contrite bandit says
A man who robbed a Wyoming bank shortly after getting out of prison told a Kent County judge he was sorry for the heist, which he said was spurred by hunger and a need for clothes.
Kent County lowers dangerous hill on Jericho Avenue near Rockford High School
Kent County has almost a $500,000 road construction project to lower a steep hill on Jericho Avenue by 15 feet.
A Traffic Death on Northland Drive This Morning
A morning like any other turned tragic on Northland Drive, leaving a community shaken and families heartbroken. Let's break down what happened.
City of Grand Rapids preparing for Greatest Generation Celebration
2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II, and the City of Grand Rapids is not just remembering the sacrifices made during that time, but also honoring the men and women who contributed. The Greatest Generation Celebration is a week-long celebration across Grand Rapids, featuring different events...
Detroit Could Lose Its State Civil War Memorial to Grand Rapids
Detroit's Michigan Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, a Civil War monument, could move to Grand Rapids if displaced. An obscure 1865 decree stipulated the move to the state's second-largest city.
Driver dies after highway crash in Kent County
Michigan State Police say a 63-year-old man from Grand Rapids died after a crash on M-6 East of Cascade Township Wednesday. Authorities are investigating what caused the crash.
