Allendale News Archives

“I don't think the board's place is to tell the superintendent who to hire and who to fire”

Report targets hidden costs of 'factory farms' From local and wire reports So-called "factory farming" takes a big, hidden toll on human health and the environment, is undermining rural America's economic ... via Grand Rapids Press

Allendale, Mich., big back Hersey Jackson is a solid 6-fofot, 213-pound runner that racked up 1,450 yards and 18 scores as a junior. via Rivals.com

“He doesn't. He goes out and watches his team play. I don't get comfortable in my office. My job is meeting people. I like to talk and communicate with people.”

Grand Rapids man has passion for fly-tying Dennis Potter left the family appliance business 16 years ago to find his "bliss" as a fly tier. via Grand Rapids Press

“You're looking for the least impact on students and on programs.”

Five hopefuls vie for Allendale school chief By Aaron Ogg ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP -- Daniel Jonker wants to return to the district where he spent four years as middle school principal and five years as curriculum ... via Grand Rapids Press

“We did everything that we were supposed to, even though they told us not to”

GVL / Brian Sevald In court: Juliana Nahas and Jenn Bedard stand in front of their old apartment at Copper Beech whom they are filing a law suit against. via Grand Valley Lanthorn

“Initially we have no idea where this is going”

Commuters tired of rising gas prices could have expanded options because of an upcoming Ottawa County research project. via Holland Sentinel

“There isn't any ordinance saying they couldn't do it”

The Hudsonville Fair Board wanted to mark the start of its 75th annual Hudsonville Community Fair with a bang. via Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

“Events like these bring better diversity and strengthens everyone's education”

Pow wows have been a long standing tradition in many different cultures around the world, and Grand Valley State University's Native American Student Association will host their 11th annual spring pow wow on ... via Grand Valley Lanthorn

“I can't believe the detail and the variety. His owls are my favorite. I love the owls.”

Jim Ponshair's love for bird watching stretches well outside the sights of even the best pair of binoculars. via Grand Haven Tribune

Michigan Civil Rights Commission Seeks Student Victims Of Campus Hate For Testimony On Monday, March 31, 2008, beginning at 4:00PM, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will host a public forum on hate speech, ... via State of Michigan

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Help people who are mobility challenged get moving. Updated: April's here and the snow is almost gone. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

The Holland Area Arts Council has named the 2008 "Debut" art show winners. The annual area high school juried art exhibit highlights the works of 100 students chosen from area schools including Allendale, Black ... via Holland Sentinel

Two different subdivisions in this Ottawa County town were hit by burglars who stole items from cars and homes. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is investigating a string of home invasions and thefts from cars in Allendale Township. via WZZM