West Olive News

In the heyday of railroading, 98 trains a day arrived and departed the Tri-Cities. This was a major transportation hub with numerous rail lines traveling through here linking to all directions.

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is looking for help in catching whoever broke into three churches and a business on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In an effort to raise awareness and funds for the homeless, abandoned and abused animals in Ottawa County, Harbor Humane Society will host "In the Doghouse" Nov.

While having fun and gorging on candy this Halloween, pet owners are asked by animal advocates to be mindful of mean-spirited tricks and too many treats.

A Grand Haven Township woman suffered minor injuries after being struck in the driver's side door while attempting a U-turn Monday afternoon.

Reading the state filing requirements, it was looking like Brandon Hall wouldn't be able to run for the Michigan House next year.

A man accused of stealing an Ottawa County sheriff's cruiser and leading police on a 6-mile chase earlier this month waived his preliminary examination today, sending the case against him to Circuit Court.

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. An Ottawa County man accused of stealing a deputy's patrol car faced a judge for the first time Monday afternoon.

A man accused of stealing a police cruiser after being stopped Friday, then leading police on a 6-mile chase before he rammed another officer's car, seemed incoherent today during his arraignment.

A man originally questioned for assaulting his girlfriend has greater complaints to face from the Ottawa County Prosecutor's office after a Sheriff's cruiser was taken for a ride from Robinson Township into West Olive Friday afternoon.

The Breathe Christian Writer's Workshop will be held at Harvest Bible Chapel, 15020 Stanton St.

A 16-year-old West Olive boy died Friday afternoon after his pickup truck smashed into a tree in Port Sheldon Township.

More than two months after the new County Courthouse in Grand Haven opened, Ottawa County Clerk Dan Krueger is still using discarded tables as a desk.

Harbor Humane Society will hold its largest annual fundraiser on Saturday, Sept.

Looking forward to the Harbor Humane Society's biggest fundraiser of the year are Abbei Monroe, left, and Amanda Niewenhuis with Rocket Man.

Verizon Wireless representatives said Monday two new cell towers will upgrade their coverage in West Michigan.

Grand Haven area businesses have held their own this summer despite some poor weather conditions and a struggling economy.

Ottawa Reformed Church will host a GriefShare recovery seminar and support group for those who have lost a loved one through death.

A West Olive man faces several charges after deputies say they caught him returning a stolen SUV.