Events & Activities to have fun on Mother’s Day weekend
It's Mother's Day weekend, and West Michigan is offering something for everyone, with shopping, food & more!
Ghouls’ Night Out: The Bissell Mansion Carriage House
The Bissell Mansion once stood on the home of WOOD TV8's current property on College Avenue. Could there be hauntings about?
New talent report highlights AI gap, workforce shifts in region
Artificial intelligence may be reshaping the workforce, but many organizations are still struggling to use it effectively, a gap regional leaders say could define the next phase of economic growth in West Michigan. “Only 6% feel like we’re really achieving what we need with AI,” says Mike Marsiglia, co-CEO of...
LaGrave Live, May 3, 2026
Our worship service begins at 5:30pm. It is Graduate Night so there will be a part of the service where we honor our 12th grade graduates. Rachel Thorne will give the message and this will fulfill requirements for her Master of Divinity studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. Order of Worship:
Multiple crashes as man leads deputies on Ottawa County chase
A man was arrested after deputies say he stole a truck and led deputies on a chase across multiple towns in Ottawa County.
Man charged with stealing truck, ramming vehicles during police chase in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — A 26-year-old Traverse City man is facing multiple charges after stealing a pickup truck and leading Ottawa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) deputies on a chase through Chester and Crockery townships Saturday afternoon, intentionally ramming multiple vehicles along the way, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies...
The Business Next Door: The VerHages a venerable name in Chrysler-made cars for a...
HOLLAND — The VerHage family has been in the automobile business for 112 years. Even though their landmark building on East Eighth Street across from Russ’ is now closed, at least one family member is still dealing with cars. The tradition started in Hudsonville. Henry VerHage was born...
Parents are first teachers, and, with resources, they can be the best teachers
The State of Michigan’s 2026 budget eliminated all $19.4 million in funding for Great Start Collaboratives and Family Coalitions across the state. These organizations not only coordinated early childhood services but also helped young parents learn how to excel in their role as their children’s first teachers. Jayme...
Funeral service held for late Walker Fire Chief Russell ‘Rusty’ Shoultz
WALKER, Mich. — Family, friends and service partners are gathering on Saturday to remember The City of Walker's late fire chief. Chief Russell (Rusty) Shoultz died from an unexpected medical emergency last week and his family, friends and fellow City of Walker Fire Department members are gathering on Saturday afternoon for his funeral services.
Community bids farewell at funeral of Walker fire chief
The Walker community said goodbye Saturday to Fire Chief Russell "Rusty" Shoultz a week after his sudden loss shook the Walker community and the many lives he touched throughout his career of service.
