Tribune Top Five Female Athletes: No. 3 Phoebe Saunders

New ‘Smart Brick’ will aid in snowmelt efficiency

HOLLAND — What started as a hobby in radio technology for a self-described tinkerer has led to more efficient data-collection for the Holland Board of Public Works’ snowmelt system.

Except the UAW, groups rip Trump's proposed auto tariffs at hearing

President Donald Trump's proposal to place tariffs of 25 percent on imported autos and auto parts received a near-unanimous flogging Thursday as automakers, dealers, suppliers, repair shop owners and foreign allies each stepped up to warn against it.

Local businesses deal with affordable housing issue

It has been a well-documented, multi-faceted issue affecting everyone from low-income residents to young professionals and, more recently, local businesses looking to hire.

State House, Senate forum to take place July 30 in Spring Lake

Voters will have another opportunity to hear what the candidates who are vying for the Republican party’s nomination in the Aug. 7 state primary election have to say.

Where do they stand?

The governor candidates on their plans for Michigan

Blueberries in full bloom

According to the local Chamber of Commerce, the industry is extremely important to Ottawa County’s economy.

BLP agrees to share a third of Harbor Drive power line burial cost

A plan to bury power lines along a stretch of Harbor Drive to coincide with the city’s upcoming street and utility reconstruction project received backing from the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power on Thursday.

State Briefs

Kayaker's body found in Lake Michigan nearly 2 years later; WMU official resigns after harassment investigation

West Michigan native part of historic maritime exercise

A 2015 Muskegon High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).

Tribune Top Five Female Athletes: No. 3 Phoebe Saunders

The Tribune Top Female Athlete Countdown continues with a Spring Lake athlete who took her game to the next level in three different sports this year.

Bring on the rain

Despite rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service says the current drought conditions will continue.

Dale Potter

Died July 18, 2018

Mary Jo Miller

Died July 20, 2018

Nathan J. Nauta

Died July 20, 2018