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As Campbell plant gets fourth order to keep operating, Nessel vows to keep fighting back Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is planning to again challenge the continued emergency orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to force a coal plant in Port Sheldon Township to remain open.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is planning to again challenge the continued emergency orders from the U.S. Department of Energy to force a coal plant in Port Sheldon Township to remain open.

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27.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Steffen's weekend forecast: Feb. 27-March 1 Get your weekend weather forecast right here!

Get your weekend weather forecast right here!

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27.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holland, Hudsonville ice rinks set for multi-million dollar facelift with new ownership Two pillars of the West Michigan skating community are under new management following a major acquisition announced Wednesday that promises millions of dollars in infrastructure investment for…

Two pillars of the West Michigan skating community are under new management following a major acquisition announced Wednesday that promises millions of dollars in infrastructure investment for facilities in Holland and Hudsonville.

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26.02.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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School calendar: March 2026 See what school districts have planned in March.

See what school districts have planned in March.

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25.02.2026 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No-body contact order issued for Ottawa Creek, portions of Grand River following sewage discharge The Ottawa County Department of Public Health is asking the public to avoid water contact along Ottawa Creek and a portion of the Grand River following an accidental sewage discharge reported today…

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health ended the "no body contact advisory" it issued Feb. 19 for Ottawa Creek and a portion of the Grand River effective 8:51 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25.

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25.02.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gov. Whitmer's proposed budget for new fiscal year would mean less money for counties, cities The proposed state spending plan from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for fiscal year 2027 would result essentially in a decrease of funding the state shares with its counties, cities and townships.

The proposed state spending plan from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for fiscal year 2027 would result essentially in a decrease of funding the state shares with its counties, cities and townships.

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25.02.2026 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pen & Pantry: Roasted Parsnip and Tahini Spring Salad When you char a parsnip, the caramelizing effect makes it taste more like dessert than a vegetable.

When you char a parsnip, the caramelizing effect makes it taste more like dessert than a vegetable.

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23.02.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's a timeline of Community Mental Health events in Ottawa County to better understand the evolution of events that led up the board's final vote this week to decide if the county department will be converted into an authority.

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23.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Steffen's weekday forecast: Feb. 23-27 Get your weekday weather forecast right here!

Temperatures will be up and down all week, with a brief spike on Tuesday into the high 30s, then down to the low 20s on Wednesday and Thursday, then up into the mid-40s by Friday.

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23.02.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ottawa County prep sports basketball roundup: Week 12 Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County.

Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County.

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22.02.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reel Time: 5 opportunities to experience the world this winter Holland-area residents have multiple opportunities to explore the world in February and March through programs hosted by the International Relations Commission of the city of Holland.

Holland-area residents have multiple opportunities to explore the world in February and March through programs hosted by the International Relations Commission of the city of Holland.

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20.02.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COLD SNAP: Bill Steffen's weekend forecast: Feb. 20-22 Get your weekend weather forecast right here!

Temperatures will gradually cool with from the mid-30s down to the low 20s by Monday before rebounding on Tuesday.

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20.02.2026 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No-body contact order issued for Ottawa Creek, portions of Grand River following sewage discharge The Ottawa County Department of Public Health is asking the public to avoid water contact along Ottawa Creek and a portion of the Grand River following an accidental sewage discharge reported today…

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health is asking the public to avoid water contact along Ottawa Creek and a portion of the Grand River following an accidental sewage discharge reported today by Allendale Charter Township Public Utilities.

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19.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜It’s about what is best for this community’: Park Township purchases Coast Guard property Township officials announced this week the signing of an "offer to purchase" agreement with the federal government to acquire the decommissioned Holland U.S. Coast Guard Station.

Township officials announced this week the signing of an "offer to purchase" agreement with the federal government to acquire the decommissioned Holland U.S. Coast Guard Station.

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19.02.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜It’s about what is best for this community’: Park Township purchases Coast Guard property Township officials announced this week the signing of an "offer to purchase" agreement with the federal government to acquire the decommissioned Holland U.S. Coast Guard Station.

Township officials announced this week the signing of an "offer to purchase" agreement with the federal government to acquire the decommissioned Holland U.S. Coast Guard Station.

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19.02.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything you need to know (and probably didn’t) about Ottawa’s mental health dept. becoming an authority Although presented as a straightforward idea, the conversion to a CMH authority is more nuanced than it seems.

Although presented as a straightforward idea, the conversion to a CMH authority is more nuanced than it seems.

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18.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JR Automation donates $165K to five Ottawa County organizations The total includes a corporate match from the Holland-based company, a major global systems integrator that specializes in custom automated manufacturing and robotic technology.

The total includes a corporate match from the Holland-based company, a major global systems integrator that specializes in custom automated manufacturing and robotic technology.

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17.02.2026 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Acrisure Amphitheater rising along Grand River, on schedule to open in May About three months from completion, Grand Rapids’ new Acrisure Amphitheater boasts an impressive profile along the Grand River downtown, especially up close and in person.

Even blanketed in snow β€” and about three months from completion β€” Grand Rapids’ new Acrisure Amphitheater boasts an impressive profile along the Grand River downtown, especially up close and in person.

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17.02.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BRIEF WARMUP: Bill Steffen's weekday forecast: Feb. 16-20 Get your weekday weather forecast right here!

Get your weekday weather forecast right here!

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16.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ottawa County prep sports basketball roundup: Week 11 Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County.

Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County.

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15.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Steffen's weekend forecast: Feb. 13-15 Get your weekend weather forecast right here!

Watch for icy spots on roads as temperatures fluctuate, melting snow and ice in some places, and possibly refreezing.

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13.02.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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West Michigan documentary highlighting wrongful conviction selected for fifth film festival A Grand Rapids filmmaker had his documentary film accepted into the 29th Lake Michigan Film Festival, which takes place at the end of February.

A Grand Rapids filmmaker had his documentary film accepted into the 29th Lake Michigan Film Festival, which takes place at the end of February.

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12.02.2026 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cabildo ready to rock out at benefit for immigrant families The Latin rock band Cabildo is joining fellow West Michigan Latin rock band EPCYA, vintage country band The Bootstrap Boys and Jeff Schroeder & Friends to perform at β€œMelt the ICE” on Feb. 15 at…

The Latin rock band Cabildo is joining fellow Latin rock band EPCYA, vintage country band The Bootstrap Boys and Jeff Schroeder & Friends to perform at β€œMelt the ICE” on Feb. 15 in Grand Rapids, a benefit supporting immigrant families affected by ICE.

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10.02.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ottawa County faith leaders urge sheriff, board to take public stand on ICE to reassure residents As public outrage and attention are focused on the deadly surge of federal agents in Minneapolis, immigration operations have continued across the U.S. β€” and West Michigan faith leaders are asking…

As public outrage and attention are focused on the deadly surge of federal agents in Minneapolis, immigration operations have continued across the U.S. Now, West Michigan faith leaders are asking local leaders to take a stand to protect their residents.

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09.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Steffen's weekday forecast: Feb. 9-13 Get your weekday weather forecast right here!

Monday will kick off a warmer week of weather, with temperatures to range from the low 20s to a peak of high 30s on Tuesday.

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09.02.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Letters to the Editor: The national debt and taking action See what Ottawa County residents are thinking about.

See what Ottawa County residents are thinking about.

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08.02.2026 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ottawa County prep sports basketball roundup: Week 10 Welcome to the Roundball Roundup, a weekly roundup of High School Basketball scores from around Ottawa County.

Check out the scores from this week.

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08.02.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Steffen's weekend forecast: Feb. 6-8 Get your weekend weather forecast right here!

Ottawa County is under a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. today, with mixed precipitation. Residents can expect another inch of snow and a light glaze of ice.

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06.02.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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West Michigan bluegrass star Billy Strings wins third Grammy Award for best bluegrass album The virtuoso guitarist Bill Strings won his third Grammy Award on Sunday, this time for best bluegrass album for 2025’s acclaimed β€œHighway Prayers.”

The virtuoso guitarist Bill Strings won his third Grammy Award on Sunday, this time for best bluegrass album for 2025’s acclaimed β€œHighway Prayers.”

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05.02.2026 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As snow days pile up, Ottawa County school districts might need state approval for more School districts throughout Ottawa County are exhausting their annual allotment of "snow days" following a series of winter storms in January, forcing administrators to consider extending the…

School districts throughout Ottawa County are exhausting their annual allotment of "snow days" following a series of winter storms in January, forcing administrators to consider extending the academic year into mid-June.

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