— A local teen was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 104th Avenue and Van Buren Street on Saturday Deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office were dispatched around 5:46 p.m where they found the 15-year-old pinned in and non-responsive Investigation showed a 2019 Kia Niro driven by the 15-year-old Jenison girl was traveling southbound on 104th Avenue before turning onto Van Buren Street where she conducted a U-turn and disregarded a stop sign when entering the intersection Her vehicle struck by a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado traveling northbound on 104th Avenue The impact sent both vehicles into a nearby field The 15-year-old was taken by AMR Ambulance to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital with serious injuries A female passenger in the Silverado suffered minor injuries — Cassandra Lybrink is the local editor of The Holland Sentinel Contact her at clybrink@hollandsentinel.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInJOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Village of Johnson City Officials said opening day at Jenison Park has been canceled has been canceled due to the pending weather forecast The event will be rescheduled in the summer when the weather is more consistent © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices This site uses cookies to improve your experience. Learn more in our Privacy Policy Central Michigan University and Jenison Public Schools have formalized a new partnership aimed at providing high school students with expanded opportunities to begin earning college credit before graduation creates a clear pathway for students at Jenison Public High School and U-Tech Preparatory Academy to participate in online college coursework and career-aligned learning experiences student-centered learning models designed to support academic progress and workforce readiness “This partnership is an example of what’s possible when K–12 and higher education work together with purpose,” said Dr Interim Vice President for Innovation and Online at Central Michigan University we’re helping students gain real momentum toward their future While the signing ceremony marked the official start of the agreement both institutions emphasized the ongoing work behind the scenes and their shared commitment to making higher education more accessible and aligned with the needs of today’s students Executive Director of Innovative Programming for Jenison Public Schools stated "This collaboration provides access to top-tier online university courses for high school students in Jenison and beyond we're creating powerful pathways that fuel student growth and unlock new opportunities." For more information about the partnership and available programs, visit online.cmich.edu/JPS. Photo by: Avedis GuedekelianNo. 5 Michigan State Hosts No. 16 Minnesota Saturday at Jenison2/6/2025 3:45:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics Photo by: Kam BealB1G Wrestling Back in Jenison Field House This Weekend1/23/2025 12:17:00 PM | Wrestling Photo by: Kam BealWrestling Returns to Jenison for Buffalo Dual1/17/2025 10:59:00 AM | Wrestling 1/28Jenison hosts Wayland for softball doubleheader.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Patrick Nothaft | pnothaft@mlive.comJENISON MI – Alli Wright and Madi Ludema both have promising softball futures that will eventually make them teammates at Grand Valley State University the two GVSU commits squared off in Game 1 of a state-ranked doubleheader between Jenison and Wayland Ludema’s Wayland team got the better of Wright and her Jenison squad with an 8-6 win in the highly anticipated opener but the host Wildcats got revenge in Game 2 PHOTOS: See our gallery from the Wayland and Jenison doubleheader a junior coming off a strong sophomore season that saw her tie Wayland’s single-season home run record with 12 went 4 for 4 against her future teammate in Game 1 She also earned the win in the circle by striking out nine in seven innings striking out eight and allowing seven earned runs on 12 hits and a walk Wayland got on the board in the first inning thanks to a Ludema RBI single but Jenison answered with four in the bottom of the frame highlighted by Ava VandenToorn’s three-run followed by a run-scoring single from Harmony Laker and a Jenison error that plated Madison Jordan The visiting Wildcats went up 5-4 in the fifth thanks to an RBI single by Mackenzie Kositzky but Jenison reclaimed the lead with two runs in the sixth the first crossing home on a Kendra Kloosterman single An RBI double by Kositzky tied the game at 6 in the seventh inning and Rae Stallard drove in the winning runs two batters later with a double to left field Jenison put runners on second and third with one out in the bottom of the seventh but Ludema stopped the rally with a pair of strikeouts Senior Claire Merritt picked up the win in Game 2 while scattering seven hits and walking one She also helped her cause by going 1 for 4 at the plate with two runs scored RELATED: 30 Grand Rapids-area high school softball players to watch in 2025 Jenison swung hot bats in the first inning Wayland got on the board in the fourth inning on Izzy Johnson’s RBI double and the Wildcats added another on Shelby VanHouten’s sacrifice fly in the fifth Jenison turned a tight game into a runaway win in the seventh as A Sherff’s RBI double sparked a five-run rally that also included an RBI single from Addi Herbig and a Swift single that plated three runs due to a pair of Wayland errors Swift led Jenison’s offense in Game 2 with four RBIs and the senior third baseman finished the doubleheader going 3 for 8 with five RBIs and three runs scored Kloosterman capped the two-game set going 5 for 7 with one RBI and three runs scored while allowing seven earned runs on 11 hits and a walk Ludema finished the evening going 5 for 7 at the plate with three doubles which entered the game as an honorable mention team in the Division 2 rankings moves to 3-1 on the year heading into Saturday’s Lakeshore Grand Slam Tournament at Whitehall moves to 4-3 overall heading into Friday’s rivalry showdown with second-ranked Hudsonville Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) — Class is canceled Friday at Jenison Public Schools (JPS) due to a threat circulating on social media the district says Snapchat posts have made rounds on social media While Jenison is not specifically mentioned in the original post the screenshot is described to have the word “Jenison” added to it They say the font of the added text doesn’t match that of the original post JPS says school and all programs will be closed Sept We’re told Michigan State Police and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating “Threats of this nature are always totally unacceptable,” the district writes “Jenison Public Schools will continue to cooperate with law enforcement and will be prosecuting those involved to the fullest extent of the law.” Those with knowledge related to the threat are encouraged to connect with JPS by emailing communications@jpsonline.org Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X (formerly Twitter) - Instagram - YouTube 197.475vs196.800Minnesota 5 Spartans Earn 197.475-196.800 Win Over Minnesota in Return to Jenison Field House2/8/2025 10:57:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics 5 Michigan State gymnastics celebrated Alumni Day and National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a 197.475-196.800 win over No 16 Minnesota Saturday night at Jenison Field House A 49.275 on beam gave MSU a 148.100-147.600 lead after three rotations. Schulte scored a season-high 9.925 to earn her first beam title of the season. Stephen tied her season best in the anchor spot with a 9.900, tying her season high. Smith was third with a score of 9.875, while fifth-year senior Giana Kalefe scored a 9.825 in the leadoff position MSU put the meet away on floor with a 49.375 in the final rotation. Schulte tied a season-high 9.925 to win a share of the title with Minnesota's Mya Hooten. The floor title was Schulte's third of the season. Smith finished third with a 9.900. Stephen scored a 9.875, Harkness earned a 9.850 and junior Elle Beaufait scored a 9.825 Stephen finished second in the all-around behind Smith MSU faces Nebraska on the road on Saturday Photo by: Sam AndersonGymnastics Hosts Green and White Meet Saturday at Jenison Field House12/13/2024 11:22:00 AM | Women's Gymnastics 11 Michigan State gymnastics is set to host its annual Green and White meet on Saturday Doors will open at noon and admission is free The meet gives the team the opportunity to compete in front of fans and judges prior to the official start of the season gymnasts will alternate routines on vault and bars in the first two rotations followed by beam and floor in the final two rotations the team will be available for poster signing Live streaming and live scoring will not be available MSU officially opens 2025 season against Western Michigan on Saturday The Georgetown Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the personal firearms practice shooting range at 4742 Luce St .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Melissa Frick | mfrick@mlive.comGEORGETOWN TWP. MI – A Jenison resident is cleared to operate a private outdoor shooting range in his backyard The property is mostly surrounded by thick woods and agricultural land The small caliber gun range was requested by property owner Ryan Ballard who wrote in his application that he has been trained in safe range practices from seven years with the Army and through various clubs and ranges No surrounding residents commented on the proposal to the board according to Township Supervisor Rob Blitchok The range will only be allowed to operate from 10 a.m Ballard said he only intends to operate the following weapons on his range: The township will immediately revoke approval if any other caliber types or weapons are used on the range according to the board’s conditions for approval If the land to the immediate south of the property is ever developed the township will withdraw its approval of the shooting range One of the conditions for approval was the range must have an impenetrable backstop and walls of at least 12-feet by 4-feet in length The maximum shooting distance on the range can be no further than 25 yards Ballard said he has partnered with a tree company that will provide large thick logs that he intends to use to build a U-shaped backstop to prevent any bullets from straying past the length of the range He plans to repair any wear and degradation to the backstop that may happen over time “The logs fitting together will prevent any bullets from slipping through the legs will stop the bullet,” he wrote in his application Ballard said he will use safe range practices on his property to ensure no injures nor larger caliber weapons used,” he wrote “All target practice will take place within 25 yards of the rear wall and anyone on the range will be required to wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) All spent bullets and cartridges will be cleaned up and disposed of.” 2025Bruce HefflingerMichigan Senior Writer Follow on Twitter- @PrepBaseballMI Follow on Instagram- @prepbaseballmichigan Prep Baseball Michigan is eagerly anticipating bringing the state the best high school coverage that can be found anywhere in 2025 we began releasing team previews for squads across the state we will have Preseason All-State Teams as well as the Preseason State Rankings coming your way To view the full list of 2025 Team Previews that we have already completed, please click here If you are a coach and haven't filled out your 2025 Team Preview, click here Interested in attending a Prep Baseball Michigan event? Check out our schedule by clicking here JENISON - In his first four years as head coach Chris Ter Vree has seen Jenison improve each year Expectations are for that to continue in 2025 “We’re trying to create a program where the players love to play and the staff loves to coach,” explained Ter Vree whose team’s records have gone from 18-21 to 21-14 to 28-14 to 32-8 a year ago There’s been a lot of great history with some amazing coaches and players in the past and we want to continue that We want people to fear us and know they’re going to get a battle every single day.” With a loaded pitching staff headlined by a staff ace considered one of the best pitchers in the state Jenison could be a handful for opponents this season “We had a fantastic season last year,” Ter Vree reflected Case Bosch is pretty dang good and we’re excited about what he will do this year “Our pitching depth back from last year is great,” the fifth-year head coach continued the third-rated senior left-handed pitcher in Michigan who is a Coastal Carolina commit was 6-2 with 79 strikeouts and just seven walks in 52 innings with a 0.404 ERA in 2024 “He’s a very intelligent student-athlete and a very intelligent baseball player,” Ter Vree said of Bosch who he also said is the “best first baseman in the area.” The 6-5 215-pounder is looking to improve on last year’s .256 batting average that included 19 RBIs Four other pitchers bring more promise on the mound for the Wildcats in Ben Slagter fanning 23 in 30 innings and allowing six free passes last season a two-way commit to Davenport ranked 26th among senior right-handed pitchers in Michigan a Lake Michigan JC commit called by Ter Vree “the most improved player last year,” was 4-0 with a 1.00 ERA in 35 innings on the hill the ninth-rated junior left-handed pitcher in Michigan was 3-0 with 26 Ks and just three walks in 22.3 innings with an ERA of 1.77 “We have a lot of other arms coming up,” noted Ter Vree who also has the top-rated freshman RHP in the state in Nick Potter in the program The middle infield “will be moving parts” according to the Jenison mentor with junior Carson McKay at third or second and Slagter at second or shortstop when not pitching the quarterback on the Jenison football team a .303 hitter last season with seven doubles and junior Easton Davila will also see action in the outfield “Our coaching staff does an amazing job it’s one of the best around,” related Ter Vree who pointed out that the JV team was 33-5 last year “We’re excited to get kids to our level We have great kids at Jenison and the community is amazing We want to work as hard as we can to represent the community and the school on the baseball field.” Speed is one area of the game the Wildcats excelled at a year ago “I’m told we broke the stolen base record last year,” Ter Vree said “We want to be a team people hate to play take advantage of our opponents’ mistakes.” A move from the Ottawa-Kent Conference Red Division to the OK Green this year brings one change ahead as Ter Vree looks forward to a potential season to remember defense and timely hitting,” Ter Vree concluded “Those are the keys to success along with playing together.”