WEDNESDAY, October 23
TUESDAY, October 22
Name of book: “We Are the Voice of the Grass: Interfaith Peace Activism in Northern Uganda”
Pink connected us on the beach back then. A coincidental meeting on a sun-kissed stretch of vacant Texas sand, a place where the memory still gives my heart pause.
Each month, local health care professionals answer your questions. This month, Dr. Stuart VanderHeide, of Hospice of North Ottawa Community, answers your questions about hospice care.
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Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging hosted its 14th annual Living It Expo at the Grand Haven Community Center on Friday.
SATURDAY, October 19
The line to wait for a pickleball match at Mulligan's Hollow may soon be shrinking.
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The impact the local YMCA has made in people’s lives was highlighted earlier this week.
SATURDAY, October 19
Apples are a must-eat fall treat.
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FERRYSBURG — Despite the cooler weather and rain, a crowd gathered at the Ottawa Sands county park for a dedication ceremony Tuesday.
FRIDAY, October 18
THURSDAY, October 17
WEDNESDAY, October 16
TUESDAY, October 15
Sister Stephanie Baliga no longer runs for herself, but for her community and for God. So she was undeterred as the predawn thunderstorm rolled in.
The Atrium Art Gallery at Second Christian Reformed Church is featuring artistic expressions in many media in a new exhibit, “A Myriad of Talents: Art by the members of Second Church.”
SATURDAY, October 12
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Ferrysburg’s new fire truck-themed playground is open for business.
Parents can learn about vaping in an upcoming public meeting in Grand Haven.
If your fridge is like mine, it seems it’s always jam-packed with fresh groceries to be cooked, left-overs to be eaten and condiments for whenever.
SATURDAY, October 12
FERRYSBURG — Since 2017, Ottawa County Parks employees have been working with their partners to acquire a 345-acre Ferrysburg property previously owned by Gaylen Byker.
FRIDAY, October 11
FERRYSBURG — The inaugural North Shore Trail Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 12. The 5K/10K race will take place on the trail system in North Ottawa Dunes and Coast Guard Park.
I can’t say that I cry a lot. But certainly, like everyone else, I “have my moments,” so to speak.
SATURDAY, Oct. 5
SATURDAY, October 5
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SPRING LAKE TWP. — Rycenga Park is going high-tech.
Before Jack Frost zeroes in on your garden, there’s still time to savor the tomatoes still clinging to the vine.
Heavy rain may have slowed the work down, but it didn’t stop the start of the community build Wednesday at Ferrysburg Fire Barn Park.
FRIDAY, Oct. 4
Benjamin Bosch has worked in the family business, Bosch’s Best Bushes, for his entire life. But in recent years, he’s heard a higher calling.
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GRAND HAVEN TWP. — Kim and Ryan Goldman were not looking for another pet after the unexpected death of Bear, their 10-year-old Bernese mountain dog, in July.
Each month, local physicians will answer your questions. This month, Dr. Michael Schmidt of Envision Radiology answers your questions about breast health.
Families can get in the fall spirit with a free pumpkin decorating event on Saturday, Sept. 28, during that day’s Farmers’ Market at Grand Haven’s Chinook Pier.
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Some of the best sailors from across the country will converge on Spring Lake Yacht Club this weekend for the 34th annual MC Blue Chip Regatta.
Grand Haven’s Central Park will be a hub of cultural celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the city’s first Hispanic Heritage Fiesta is set from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
I read an interesting devotional article the other day that made me sit up and take notice. It was on the subject of prayer. Specifically, it was on the subject of praying for our leaders.
Grand Haven Township’s parks system has grown.
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FRUITPORT — The cat watch count was nearing a seventh night when a Spring Lake couple volunteered to help a desperate Fruitport family get their pet out of a tall tree Saturday evening.
Mosquitoes carrying the deadly Eastern equine encephalitis have driven at least one Friday night football game in Michigan to the daylight hours.
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SPRING LAKE — On the surface, last week’s Spring Lake Fire Department’s open house at Central Park was all about fun. But deep down, it was about safety.
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The crowd may have been down from last year, but the art was shining as kids and families created masterpieces during the Family Art Day on Saturday, an ArtWalk event.
The Greater Ottawa County United Way launched its community campaign as hundreds of people volunteered on Thursday.
Spiders, mice, wasps – oh my!
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Throughout the day, 650 individuals volunteered their time across Ottawa County on Thursday.
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The tears come unbidden as Ronette Samdal recalls that summer day when her 12-year-old daughter, Berkley, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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The memory of two Grand Haven artists and educators is being kept alive with a new nonprofit aimed at helping students.
Approximately 10 people set out into Hiawatha Forest on Wednesday afternoon to start a series of small fires, with plans to help the native environment.
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