Police: man fires shots into car before beating person unconscious in road rage dispute
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Police allege a man in a Grand Rapids road-rage incident fired multiple shots into a car before later beating a man who fell to the ground unconscious. Nicholas James Hofstra, 38, has been arraigned on charges of attempted murder and three other felonies. Grand Rapids police,...
Smiling Acres set to overflow ‘with confidence, love, affirmation’ and robust 2026 lineup
The annual music festival rife with Michigan acts rolls out again Friday through Sunday in Trufant, 36 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. Get the preview and details at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE. If there’s anything that describes the atmosphere at the annual Smiling Acres Music Festival...
Ottawa County Board to hold morning meeting June 23
The Sentinel is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays and updated online Mondays, with the exception o
Award honors longtime Meijer LPGA Classic volunteer
The best female golfers in the world are back in Michigan for the Meijer LPGA Classic and so is the army of volunteers it takes to run this tournament.
Indiana Lands 15th Commitment in OL Caleb Pugh
The Indiana Hoosiers landed their 15th commitment of the 2027 high school class in offensive lineman Caleb Pugh, out of Grand Rapids Catholic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pugh seemingly came out of nowhere to land at Indiana, but it was reported by Peegs.com’s Matt Weaver that Pugh camped at IU recently and impressed the
Bicyclist remembers dad with ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As families spent Father’s Day weekend enjoying the sunshine around Reeds Lake, one East Grand Rapids man spent the longest day of the year pedaling with a purpose. For more than 15 hours, from sunrise to sunset, Adam Baiers rode continuous five-mile...
Grammy winner caps off Grand Rapids Pride Festival weekend with soulful set
A weekend celebration of identity, visibility and community concluded with a headlining performance by Grammy-winning R&B artist Durand Bernarr.
Reimagined $3.7M Thornapple River home boasts rare boat garage, premier waterfront
A fully renovated riverfront estate in West Michigan is drawing attention for its unusual combination of privacy, scale and direct water access along the Thornapple River.
Public transit system to extend service to Ottawa County’s Fillmore Campus
GRAND HAVEN — The public transportation system serving Ferrysburg, Grand Haven and Spring Lake is extending service to the Ottawa County Fillmore Campus in West Olive. The two-year pilot program will improve access to government services, said Scott Borg, executive director at Harbor Transit. “Prior to this service ext
Between Grand Rapids And Lansing Is Michigan’s Pretty Lake With Fishing, Golfing, And A...
Very few lake vacations can combine fishing with golf and RC cars. This mix of activities won't appeal to everyone. In fact, many visitors may only care about one. But for those who can get around days out on the water, on the greens, and flying or driving RC vehicles, Morrison Lake has a unique appeal that's almost im
