Hudsonville News

Legislation that would allow qualified veterans to use their military training and experience as a replacement for additional training and licensing required for certain careers has been passed in the Michigan State House of Representatives.

Gas prices along the Lakeshore have fallen back from record highs. This morning's survey of Holland area stations showed a per-gallon average of $3.99, a drop of 29 cents from last Friday's peak of $4.28, but still 20 cents above what was seen a year ago.

Click on the picture to enlarge. Jenni Vorenkamp Westra put this picture on my facebook page.

The Calder sun, the emblem of Festival of the Arts, created by Alexander Calder, shone brightly throughout all three days of Festival 2013.

The free, family-friendly event offers live performances from local dance squads and show groups.

She looked all grown up, shimmering in satin, but there was no doubt about who was in charge when prospective prom dates came calling on Kirsten Matthews, 17, of Hudsonville.

An arraignment is slated today for a 79-year-old Grand Rapids woman who struck a 15-year-old boy as he was crossing 8th Avenue north of Marne last month to reach a stopped school bus that had its flashers on.

"Bucklephobia" is the state's newest packaging of the long-standing "click it or ticket" seat belt enforcement initiative underway during this Memorial Day weekend, but a 60-year-old Hudsonville woman can be a living, more effective testimony to the value of being belted while motoring.

Memorial Day weekend is here, which should bring thoughts of summer. But, more importantly, it should remind us all of the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women in our nation's Armed Forces.

Grand Rapids: May 12: Owen William to April and Philip Alt; April 29: Elliott Spencer to Darcy and Joel Verwys; May 17: Christian Adell to Addeesion Sanders and Adell Willis IV; May 18: Rhemington Rayne to Melinda and Willington Bagaga; May 16: Rowen to Amanda and Jonathan Veldman; Grady Lee to Maurine and Jeff Schneider; April 20: Wyatt James to ... (more)

The 30-day, unpaid suspension of Hudsonville District Court Kenneth Post began yesterday.

Manistee Catholic Central junior Alysha Heck placed second in the shot put on Saturday at the MHSAA Division 4 track and field meet.