Marne News

It's supposed to be a day of remembrance, but over the years Memorial Day has turned into a celebration; and many veterans say that's okay as long as we don't lose sight of the true meaning of the day.

Country singer Sara Evans debuted a Memorial Day anthem, "On This Day," which was written in 2003 by Charles Strouse, a Tony- and Grammy award-winning composer.

Crews from multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a townhouse complex in Blendon Township.

In one of Holland's oldest and most cherished traditions, many residents spend Tuesday evenings in the summer gathered in front of the band shell at Kollen Park listening to the music of the American Legion Band.

She isn't old enough to have a driver's license, but that doesn't mean 14 year old Kelsey Steele of Marne doesn't know how to drive "I think I was born with the talent," she says.

D.J. Sutherland walked right from the boxing ring to the trash can. The 27-year-old Wayland native, who was boxing in his first match, beat Michael Hernandez of Adrian 5-0 in their 112-pound novice state semifinal bout Friday.

Plans continue to progress to turn much of the former right-of-way into an 18-mile bicycle and pedestrian path.

At this time next year, there could be miles of trails under construction - with eventual plans to connect Spring Lake to Grand Rapids with a regional bike path.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association announced Friday that as part of a revamped strategy to eliminate government intervention in the renewable energy market, it is withdrawing as a member of the Food ...

MARNE -- Fire fighters are on the scene of a fire at 14345 Ironwood Drive in Marne near the Ottawa County and Kent County line.

Jason Geerlings, age 85, of Zeeland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 3, 2009.

GRAND RAPIDS & HOLLAND, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Police Department and the Holland Police Department are asking people to stay off city streets if at all possible.

It's another great weekend for holiday fare, including local staples such as "The Nutcracker" and The Santa Train.