Nature meets canvas: LVAC’s 'Art for the Parks' returns to Hemlock Crossing Education Center The Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective announced the return of "Art for the Parks," a pop-up exhibition scheduled for 5-8 p.m. April 25 at Hemlock Crossing County Park.

The Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective announced the return of "Art for the Parks," a pop-up exhibition scheduled for 5-8 p.m. April 25 at Hemlock Crossing County Park.

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Michigan’s Music Econ Summit attracts musicians for ‘the business of being an artist’ Last weekend’s Music Econ Summit in downtown Grand Rapids drew a wide variety of musicians embracing “the business of being an artist.”

Last weekend’s Music Econ Summit in downtown Grand Rapids drew a wide variety of musicians embracing “the business of being an artist.”

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Frosty temps won't last long. Get Bill Steffen's weekday forecast Strong storms will roll in Monday night and will stay through Wednesday.

Strong storms will roll in Monday night and will stay through Wednesday.

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Community 'spells' success: READ Ottawa to host 8th annual Scrabble fundraising event READ Ottawa has officially announced its 8th Annual Scrabble Event, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 925 in Grand Haven.

READ Ottawa has officially announced its 8th Annual Scrabble Event, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 925 in Grand Haven.

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Critics say Michigan’s addiction treatment locator plagued by access and data issues A group of individuals working in addiction treatment and health policy are calling on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to overhaul its addiction treatment location tool, citing…

Those working in addiction treatment and health policy are calling on the Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services to overhaul its addiction treatment location tool, citing concerns with accessibility and accuracy.

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Bear sightings prompt precautionary lockdown in Hudsonville neighborhoods Residents in Georgetown Township were on high alert Friday morning after a series of black bear sightings triggered a police search and prompted local schools to keep students indoors.

Residents in Georgetown Township were on high alert Friday morning after a series of black bear sightings triggered a police search and prompted local schools to keep students indoors.

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Hazmat Team responds after box truck crash leads to fuel in Georgetown Township creek Emergency crews and hazardous materials teams descended on a Georgetown Township intersection Friday afternoon after a box truck veered off the road and leaked fuel into a local waterway.

Emergency crews and hazardous materials teams descended on a Georgetown Township intersection Friday afternoon after a box truck veered off the road and leaked fuel into a local waterway.

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Bill Steffen's storm recap: Eight tornadoes confirmed in Michigan Five were rated EF1 and three were rated EF0.

Five were rated EF1 and three were rated EF0.

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Ottawa County residents invited to restore local landscapes in celebration of Earth Day Ottawa County Parks is calling on community members to roll up their sleeves this Saturday, April 18, for a series of volunteer workdays in honor of Earth Day.

Ottawa County Parks is calling on community members to roll up their sleeves this Saturday, April 18, for a series of volunteer workdays in honor of Earth Day.

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Severe weather outbreak to peak in central U.S. Get Bill Steffen's weekend forecast A multiday severe weather outbreak will intensify Friday with tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds from the Plains to the Midwest before shifting east into the weekend.

A multiday severe weather outbreak will intensify Friday with tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds from the Plains to the Midwest before shifting east into the weekend.

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Sheriff's Office: Missing Grand Haven Twp woman found alive, expected to make full recovery A 58-year-old missing Grand Haven Township woman has been found alive three days after she went for a walk and never returned from her home.

A 58-year-old missing Grand Haven Township woman has been found alive three days after she went for a walk and never returned from her home.

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Lake Macatawa study reveals surprising interstate travels of reclusive muskie fish They are known as the "fish of ten thousand casts," renowned for being extremely elusive, wary, and difficult to catch, but a new study suggests that the strain muskellunge might also be the fish of…

They are known as the "fish of ten thousand casts," renowned for being extremely elusive, wary, and difficult to catch, but a new study suggests that the strain muskellunge might also be the fish of ten thousand miles.

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Meeting Minutes: Spring Lake Township Board of Trustees The Spring Lake Township Board of Trustees is the elected legislative body responsible for setting government policy, overseeing township operations, and managing fiscal responsibilities to ensure…

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Letters to the Editor: Who is there for us, Iran and lawsuits EDITOR'S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed are those of the writer and not of Ottawa News Network. On our side Who is on the side of working families and concerned about improving American…

Here's what letter writers had to say this week.

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Sheriff's investigation into Grand Haven Twp. woman's disappearance continues Authorities in Ottawa County are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 58-year-old woman who failed to return from a walk on Monday afternoon.

Authorities in Ottawa County are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 58-year-old woman who failed to return from a walk on Monday afternoon.

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West Michigan nonprofits unite to bridge care gaps for aging adults with disabilities Three prominent West Michigan nonprofit organizations have formed a strategic alliance to solve a growing challenge in healthcare: the difficult transition of adults with developmental disabilities…

Three prominent West Michigan nonprofit organizations have formed a strategic alliance to solve a growing challenge in healthcare: the difficult transition of adults with developmental disabilities into senior medical care.

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As nonprofits adapt to a new world, young people are reshaping volunteerism Nonprofit leaders say that while interest in service remains strong, many organizations are struggling to adapt to changing expectations.

Nonprofit leaders say that while interest in service remains strong, many organizations are struggling to adapt to changing expectations.

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She canceled ‘on the day of my wedding’: Spring Lake caterer barred from industry for 5 years An Ottawa County caterer accused of abandoning dozens of couples on their wedding days and refusing to issue refunds has been barred from the industry for five years, Attorney General Dana Nessel…

She canceled ‘on the day of my wedding’: Spring Lake caterer barred from industry for 5 years

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Severe storms, heavy rain will cause additional flooding. Get Bill Steffen's weekday forecast Strong storms will roll in Monday night and will stay through Wednesday.

Strong storms will roll in Monday night and will stay through Wednesday.

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Kalamazoo folk singer Darcy Wilkin gets ‘more adventurous’ new album, 'Time Walks Along' After 30 years of performing with The Cornfed Girls and releasing her first solo album in 2020, Kalamazoo singer-songwriter Darcy Wilkin pushes the folk envelope on her sophomore album, “Time Walks…

After 30 years of performing with The Cornfed Girls and releasing her first solo album in 2020, Kalamazoo singer-songwriter Darcy Wilkin pushes the folk envelope on her sophomore album, “Time Walks Along.”

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Stars and Stories: Grand Rapids Public Museum teams up with astronomy group for events The season officially launches on Saturday, April 25, with a dual-purpose celebration marking both Michigan Statewide Astronomy Night and International Astronomy Day.

The season officially launches on Saturday, April 25, with a dual-purpose celebration marking both Michigan Statewide Astronomy Night and International Astronomy Day.

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Roundball Roundup: Boys dig in for spring volleyball season The boys' high school volleyball spring season is underway in Ottawa County.

The boys' high school volleyball spring season is underway in Ottawa County.

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Local nonprofit hosts 'Denim & Desserts' fundraiser amid looming federal funding cuts As the landscape for victim services faces a volatile financial future, local nonprofit Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence is turning to the community for support.

As the landscape for victim services faces a volatile financial future, local nonprofit Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence is turning to the community for support.

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County Parks announces return of 'Step It Up!' walking program Ottawa County Parks & Recreation is encouraging residents to lace up their sneakers this spring with the return of Step It Up!

Ottawa County Parks & Recreation is encouraging residents to lace up their sneakers this spring with the return of Step It Up!

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A mostly nice weekend, but strong storms are coming. Get Bill Steffen's weekend forecast Forecasters are already predicting that severe weather is likely to come on Tuesday afternoon, with strong thunderstorms stretching from Texas to Michigan.

Forecasters are already predicting that severe weather is likely to come on Tuesday afternoon, with strong thunderstorms stretching from Texas to Michigan.

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Kevin Bowling, a 44-year veteran of the Michigan judiciary, has been named the inaugural West Michigan Peace Builder.

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Fatal rollover accident under investigation in Zeeland Twp. Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle rollover crash that claimed the life of a Grand Rapids man on Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle rollover crash that claimed the life of a Grand Rapids man on Wednesday afternoon.

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