Loutit District Library has launched its Adopt-a-Book for the Holidays project for the eighth year. Library staff say it's a way to memorialize a departed loved one, or honor a cherished family member or friend.

The Kent County Board of Commissioners recently voted to expand the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Board from six to seven members, and include an out-of-county representative for the private business sector.

A trio of local soccer players will be vying for a national championship today at in Brandon, Fla. Grand Haven's Matt Davis, Chad Buitenhuis and Ryan Schoonover are members of the Kalamazoo Kingdom travel soccer team. The Kingdom scored a 1-0 victory over TSF Academy in Monday's semifinals of the Boys U17 division of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Super Y-League North American Finals. The Kingdom will face defending national champion Ironbound SC in today's championship game.

A space where students use to splash and swim at White Pines Middle School is expected to be turned into a recreation area made for running and shooting hoops.

Like rain, sleet and snow, potential looming changes in the U.S. Postal Service should have little effect on Tri-Cities mail delivery, according to local and state postal officials.

GIRLS: Junior Varsity

Editor's note: This is the third in a three-part series previewing the area varsity boys basketball teams. Today is Grand Haven, which opens its season tonight at Holland Christian.