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$500K Donation to Revamp Spring Lake District Library

$500K Donation to Revamp Spring Lake District Library

Chelsea McConnell, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

New renovations of the Spring Lake District Library have just finished. However, it didnt take long for a new project to start.  The Spring Lake District Library received a donation of $500,000 from...

Lightning streaks across the sky as storms descend on Spring Lake the night of Thursday, May 16.

Tornado Sirens, Straight-Line Winds Batter West Michigan

Laker Anchor Staff May 27, 2025

No one was left out of the water cooler talk at school on Friday, May 16.  Teachers and students excitedly told stories of phone alerts and tornado sirens, sheltering in basements and crawl spaces,...

What you Need to Know About the May 6th Millage Votes in Ottawa County

What you Need to Know About the May 6th Millage Votes in Ottawa County

Amaya Wiseman, Editor-In-Cheif May 5, 2025

Tuesday, May 6th is election day in Ottawa County and on the ballot will be several mileage proposals.    A mill is a unit of taxation used to calculate property taxes. One mill equals $1 of...

Spring Lake Alum Writes a Best-Selling Fantasy Book

Spring Lake Alum Writes a Best-Selling Fantasy Book

Kate Witherell, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Spring Lake alumni go on to many great things, including the best seller list. After graduating from Spring Lake High School, Erin A. Craig has gone on to write a New York Times best seller, "House...

SL Blows Past Snow Day Count Amid Arctic Blast

SL Blows Past Snow Day Count Amid Arctic Blast

Autumn Wahlberg, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

The week of January 19, an arctic blast arrived in West Michigan, which turned out to be the coldest winter blast since 2019. Along with frigid temperatures, negative wind chill, and heavy lake effect...

Spring Lake is Celebrating MLK Day in its Own Way

Spring Lake is Celebrating MLK Day in its Own Way

Chelsea McConnel, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Monday, Jan. 20, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which occurs every year on the third Monday of January. MLK Day is a day to remember both the man he was and the message he spent his life sharing....

Will TikTok Be Banned?

Will TikTok Be Banned?

Gabe Gardner, Columnist December 16, 2024

Last April, President Biden signed H.R.815, a federal funding bill meant to supply funds to various federal agencies and send aid to Israel, Ukraine, and the “Indo-Pacific region,” which means sending...

The Election is More than Just the President; Complete Election Results

The Election is More than Just the President; Complete Election Results

Amaya Wiseman, Editor-in-Cheif November 18, 2024

Every four years, on the first Tuesday in November comes election day. This cycle is a particularly polarized one with issues such as abortion, immigration, economy and foreign policy on the ballot. Equally...

What Happens After the Election?

What Happens After the Election?

Gabe Gardner, Reporter November 18, 2024

Often, I wonder how the government changes leadership so quickly. This election cycle, the executive branch has only 76 days to peacefully and smoothly hand over power to the new president-elect. So, how...

The History of Pumpkin Carving

The History of Pumpkin Carving

Bella Kuharevicz, Reporter October 21, 2024

Pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition that dates back centuries, and even if people originally carved turnips, carving pumpkins is a part of the holiday that lots of people enjoy. Whether you're gutting...

Two Florida Hurricanes Create Destruction

Two Florida Hurricanes Create Destruction

Gisele Zaplata, Reporter October 21, 2024

This hurricane season, Florida has gotten hit with Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These hurricanes have left devastating effects on Western Florida and their residents, as well as nearing states. Meteorologist...

Hall of Fame Celebrates Girls Golf’s 3 Consecutive Title Winners

Alexis Dill, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Every fall Spring Lake takes a night to recognize athletes nominated and chosen by a committee for their unique and outstanding achievements.  Thursday, Oct. 3 was this year's night to celebrate the...

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