Stories By Owen Raeth
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoCity of Whitehall Discusses Short-term Rentals
Why Whitehall is taking this up now Short-term rentals have grown across West Michigan, and Whitehall is feeling the effects—good and...
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Community
/ 7 months agoWhite Lake History – Theater’s Through Our Towns
Opera Houses: The First Stages Entertainment in Whitehall and Montague began well before the 20th century. In Montague, Sorenson’s Opera House...
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Community
/ 8 months agoThe Singular Life by Brent Raeth
About the Author Brent Raeth is an executive leader, consultant, and writer who has spent over two decades helping organizations and...
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History
/ 8 months agoWhite Lake History – Colby Street Plaza
Introduction With all the energy around the new ALDI coming to Colby Street, it’s the perfect time to revisit the history...
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Community
/ 8 months agoWhite Lake History – Downtown History Journey
1920s: Cars and the Causeway The 1920s transformed both downtowns as cars took over travel. The West Michigan Pike cut through...
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Community
/ 8 months agoCity of Whitehall Police Reports: 8/22 – 8/28
August 22 – Curfew Violation In the early morning hours of August 22, an officer on patrol observed two minors riding...
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Community
/ 8 months agoCity of Whitehall Council Meeting Recap – August 26, 2025
WHITEHALL – The Whitehall City Council gathered Monday, August 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. to review a full agenda, including infrastructure...
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Community
/ 8 months agoWhite Lake History – Great Lakes Water Levels
Ancient Cycles of Change The Great Lakes have never stayed the same. Scientists found cycles stretching back over 4,700 years. During...
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History
/ 8 months agoWhite Lake History – Parks of Montague & Whitehall
Montague—Historic Waterfront & Downtown Green Spaces At the heart of Montague sits Ellenwood Park, a downtown gathering space shaped like a...
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Community
/ 8 months agoMontague Area Public Schools Board Meeting Recap – August 11, 2025
Meeting Overview First, the Montague Area Public Schools Board met on August 11, 2025, at the CAT Lab. Next, trustees approved...
