Education
The Rise of Overprotective Parenting: Shielding Children from Growth
It was a warm summer afternoon when eight-year-old Jackson begged his mother to let him walk to the neighborhood park alone. Just three blocks away, it...
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Community
/ 7 days agoEarly Literacy Programs Grow in White Lake
Families in the White Lake area may have noticed an increased presence from Read Muskegon—and it’s no coincidence. Thanks to a...
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Board Meetings
/ 2 weeks agoWhitehall District Schools Set Second Vote on Operating Millage After 2024 Defeat
WHITEHALL- Whitehall District Schools are once again asking voters to approve a renewal of the district’s non-homestead operating millage—this time on...
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Community
/ 3 weeks agoThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
It was a typical morning at a suburban high school when a controversy erupted. A teacher had invited a local journalist...
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Arts
/ 3 weeks agoFaith, Family, and Leadership: The Many Roles of Craig Smith
Craig Smith is not just a name in Montague; he is a force of nature. Whether coaching young athletes, running a...
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Community
/ 3 weeks agoWhen the Home Goes Silent: How the Decline of Parental Involvement Is Undermining Education
The role of parents in their children’s education has long been recognized as a cornerstone of academic and personal success. However,...
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Arts
/ 4 weeks agoCall for Artists: ACWL-Nuveen Art on the Green 2025
The second Saturday of each summer month, June – August, the Arts Council of White Lake (ACWL-Nuveen) invites artists to pop-up...
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Community
/ 4 weeks agoMontague FFA Chapter Named Top in State, Students Shine at State Convention
MONTAGUE, Mich. — The Montague FFA Chapter continues to set a gold standard in agricultural education, leadership, and community involvement —...
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Arts
/ 1 month agoACWL-Nuveen’s Spring Break Art Classes
Looking for something for your kids to do while they’re home on Spring Break?! Arts Council of White Lake – Nuveen...
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Community
/ 1 month agoNBC Middle School Design Thinking Team Showcases Innovation at West Michigan Design Prize
Though the competition was intense, the NBC Middle School team demonstrated exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.
