Good morning, Grand Rapids.

The annual Harvest Festival returns to East Grand Rapids on Saturday, Oct.

10 from noon to 6 p.m. in Gaslight Village, offering food, live music and fall fun for families (proceeds benefit local schools and nonprofits as part of Hearts of Gold Week).

ArtPrize 2026 ended Sunday, Oct.

4, after over 1,000 artists displayed works across 159 downtown venues, and winners received top prizes including a $100,000 Public Vote Grand Prize at Acrisure Amphitheater Saturday night. The event showcased both public and juried awards for diverse art forms.

At Sparta High School on Oct.

3, Byron Center High School won first in Flight II with a 79.350 score—sweeping music, general effect, and visual awards—while Plainwell, Spring Lake, and Newaygo earned top honors in their flights.

Ottawa County saw developments in September with tribal investments boosting Holland’s Mshiké Industrial Complex and Grand Haven’s YMCA completing $10 million renovations; commercial projects near Jamestown may host retailers by spring, while local officials review airport runway upgrades & energy proposals that could impact regional services.

LAUP in Holland now offers mental health support through bilingual therapy and monthly workshops (mirrors decorated with affirmations help families overcome language barriers, cost issues, and stigma).

Priority Health experts explain safe sleep practices after CDC data showed 73 percent of nearly 4,900 infant deaths involved unsafe sleep factors (such as soft bedding), urging parents to place babies on their backs on firm surfaces to help lower risks.

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