Ottawa County

Michigan Library Association 2024 Public Librarian of the Year Rob Carpenter is known for his silly storytimes and innovative thinking.

HDL manager is Michigan Public Librarian of the Year

Herrick District Library North Branch Manager Rob Carpenter is loved by his staff and now the entire state knows it after he was named the Michigan Library Association's 2024 Public Librarian of the Year.  

Women of Color Give announced the latest recipients of its grants at its fifth-annual “Elevating You Brunch."
‘Powerful collective of impact’: WOC Give to award $50k to 3 organizations

Three recipients have been picked for WOC Give’s 2024 grant cycle: Children’s Advocacy Center, I Am Academy, and Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative – Lakeshore Latinas. Vice President Rebekah Bakker talks about the impact of the group's investments.

Among the help available at Community Action House are cooking classes.
CAH’s Food Club to launch a mobile version

The Community Action House is celebrating the third anniversary of the Food Club & Opportunity Hub with plans to launch a new Food Club Mobile Market.

If you’re looking for unique and delightful gifts to give this holiday season, look no further than the Kerstmarket (Christmas market) in Holland.
November things to do: Theater, shopping, music, food drives, crafts, Thanksgiving, and turkey trots

There’s no reason to stay home this month. From Día de los Muertos celebrations to Thanksgiving gatherings, there are concerts, plays, nature, art, comedy, tree-lightings, and so much more on our November calendar.

An artist's rendering of the 17 East Main project in Zeeland.
New mixed-use development project to transform downtown Zeeland with support from state, city

Private-public partnerships have made possible a transformative project in downtown Zeeland that will add more residential and commercial space to a critical corner.

sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout, founder and managing attorney of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.
‘Deeply United Immigration Conference’ to focus on community and policy effects

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates works with immigrants seeking legal status in the United States every day. Next month, the nonprofit will host a half-day conference to share its boots-on-the-ground knowledge.

Executive director Sharon Caldwell-Newton of CSNIP welcomes the media to a tour with Wolverine Building Group.
New CSNIP veterinary facility to meet growing demand for affordable pet care

CSNIP’s new 12,000-square-foot clinic in Walker will double capacity, providing affordable veterinary care to West Michigan families with pets.

Mia's Village Eats, Dr. Rolf's Barbeque, and Hamburger Mikey picked downtown Spring Lake for their locations.
Grand openings: A look at 3 new eateries in Spring Lake

Find out why three new restaurants — Mia's Village Eats, Dr. Rolf's Barbeque, and Hamburger Mikey — picked downtown Spring Lake for their locations.

After several public input sessions over the course of a year, a town hall meeting laid out the proposed plans for a community center in Park Township.
Vision forms for Park Township community center

Hundreds of Park Township residents have attended public input sessions over the past year and their vision is taking shape as the steering committee gets ready to bring a proposal to the Park Township Board of Trustees.

Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck speaks at a recent event.
Ottawa County Clerk expands public outreach to build voter trust ahead of election

Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck and the nonpartisan nonprofit Keep Our Republic host an “Elections Community Conversation” on Wednesday evening at Spring Lake District Library.  

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