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Democratic leaders in Congress now must decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration with securing his signature on major bills to address the cost of living, a top concern for voters. ottawanewsnetwork.org/democr…

Grand Valley State University is bringing together national experts, policymakers and local leaders this week to tackle the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in everyday life. ottawanewsnetwork.org/gvsu-s…

In a stunning upset with massive implications for the balance of power in Washington, Democrat Sean McCann, a Kalamazoo state senator, has declared victory over eight-term Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District. ottawanewsnetwork.org/mccann…

Members of Willard G. Leenhouts American Legion Post 6 convened recently for an evening of remembrance and recognition as three local Korean War veterans were officially presented with the Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal. ottawanewsnetwork.org/honore…

On any given Wednesday or Friday morning along Hoover Boulevard in Holland, Michigan, the doors on the north side of the building at number 347 swing open to a space designed for nourishment — both physical and emotional. ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa…

Ottawa County also saw an upset with Democrat Joseph McClusky unseating two-term Republican incumbent Nancy DeBoer in Michigan’s 86th State House District. ottawanewsnetwork.org/mcclus…

The progressive wave sweeping the nation reached its crest in Michigan in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 4. ottawanewsnetwork.org/el-say…

As polls close on Election Day 2026, Ottawa County voters have officially cast their ballots across a crowded field of federal, state, and local contests. ottawanewsnetwork.org/vote-2…

The ballot measure to limit corporate political spending in Michigan’s political arena passed by an overwhelming margin on Tuesday and was immediately met with a lawsuit from opponents. ottawanewsnetwork.org/michig…

Michigan voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a ballot proposal that would have led to a rewrite of the state Constitution. ottawanewsnetwork.org/michig…

"If the general population doesn’t start driving the bus, those in power will surely send us over a cliff and think nothing of it because they have their piece of the pie," columnist Brenda Moore writes. ottawanewsnetwork.org/brenda…

"While there is no easy solution, perhaps it is time not only for a viable third party, but one funded by regular people with regular wages," columnist David Hoffman writes. ottawanewsnetwork.org/david-…

"Unfortunately, as you well know, Trump is a sore loser. And if you thought he was bad before the election, just wait until you see him after he has nothing to lose, except perhaps his freedom," columnist Bill Dalton writes. ottawanewsnetwork.org/bill-d…

The Ottawa Conservation District’s “Farming Forward” seminar last month featured agricultural experts, legal advisors and mental health professionals aimed to equip local producers with tools to sustain their operations across generations. ottawanewsnetwork.org/farmin…

Co-workers of an Ottawa County father have launched a community fundraiser to assist his family following an Oct. 5 traffic collision involving a cement truck that left two young children injured. ottawanewsnetwork.org/co-wor…

Authorities have closed their investigation into an intentionally set fire that evacuated Grand Haven High School earlier this month and handed the case over to the Ottawa County juvenile court system. ottawanewsnetwork.org/police…

If approved, the proposed millage would raise an estimated $230,000 annually. ottawanewsnetwork.org/jamest…

Ottawa County Veterans Services will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Nov. 11 to celebrate the opening of its new office location. ottawanewsnetwork.org/ottawa…