Mary Ellen Murphy

4 days ago | wghn.com | Mary Ellen Murphy

(Coopersville, MI) – The hot weather caused a section of Interstate 96 near the Coopersville exit to buckle yesterday morning. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesman John Richard says the issue does happen.

4 days ago | wghn.com | Mary Ellen Murphy

West Olive, MI (WGHN) – The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meet today at 9:00 a.m. at the Filmore Street Complex.¬† The Board¬† is regrouping after its hired search firm Double Haul Solutions dropped out of the process to find the county’s next permanent administrator. The meeting is streamed on the county YouTube page. Agenda here. Public comment protocol here.

5 days ago | wghn.com | Mary Ellen Murphy

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Sweet Temptations is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Cool School Competition—a delicious partnership between area schools and our local ice cream stores. This year’s event raised $8,658.58 for 16 area schools, bringing the program’s total community contribution to over $120,898 since it began in 2008. At Skoops, Griffin Elementary emerged as the top school, earning $1,547.79 in a close contest with Robinson and Peach Plains.

5 days ago | wghn.com | Mary Ellen Murphy

(Washington, DC) – Reaction to the U.S. bombing three Iranian nuclear sites from elected officials from Michigan is split along party lines. Republican members of the U.S. House praised the action, with Congressman Jack Bergman of Watersmeet saying President Trump “sent a clear message to the world about what peace through strength truly means” and Congresswoman Lisa McClain of Bruce Township adding the bombings will make the world safer.

6 days ago | wghn.com | Mary Ellen Murphy

(Detroit, MI) – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says members of international gangs are now trying to enter the U.S. through the Canadian border. Noem said Friday in Detroit that members of the Mara Salvatrucha known as MS-13 gang have been attempting to enter the U.S. from Canada in recent months.