From the Newsroom: The Holland Sentinel

LISTEN: UDO approved, Docter pleads guilty, Zeeland parents upset

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:03:09 +0000

This week, The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo, Carolyn Muyskens, and Mitch Boatman discuss Holland City Council approving its development ordinance, Joshua Docter pleading guilty to making threats against Gov. Whitmer and President Biden, and Zeeland parents threatening to switch districts if mask mandate is reinstated at schools.

LISTEN: Retiring superintendents, Lake Macatawa's water, latest with Marlena's Bistro

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:28:22 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble chats with reporters Mitch Boatman, Arpan Lobo, and Cassie Lybrink about the retirement of two area superintendents, the condition of Lake Macatawa, and the latest with Marlena's Bistro and its fight with the state.

LISTEN: Allendale's Civil War statue & GVSU's medical building

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:48:08 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble, Arpan Lobo, and Mitch Boatman discuss Grand Valley State University's flagship medical building and the latest on a controversial statue honoring Civil War veterans in Allendale.

LISTEN: Upcoming Pride events & Holland's next superintendent

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 22:16:39 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble, Carolyn Muyskens, and Mitch Boatman discuss Holland Public Schools' selecting its next superintendent and upcoming Pride events in the Holland area.

LISTEN: Holland's city budget & Michigan reopening

Sat, 22 May 2021 02:11:13 +0000

This week, The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo, Carolyn Muyskens, and Audra Gamble to discuss the Holland city budget, what's going on in Congress, and a plan in place for Michigan reopening.

LISTEN: The case of Karen Boes

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:05:18 +0000

Nearly 20 years after the death of her daughter, Karen Boes of Zeeland may get another chance to prove the innocence she’s clung to during her life sentence in prison.

LISTEN: Tulip Time, local election results, COVID-19 vaccine

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:30:28 +0000

The Sentinel staff talks the return of the Tulip Time festival and what it could mean for other festivals in a post-pandemic world, local election results and how they will affect community school districts, and the continuing vaccine rollout taking place in Michigan.

LISTEN: The latest with Marlena's Bistro; Whitmer's visit to area

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:39:06 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble talks with reporters Cassie Lybrink and Arpan Lobo about the latest with restaurant owner Marlena Pavlos-Hackney and Gov. Whitmer's visit to Douglas.

LISTEN: Michigan's response to wave of COVID-19

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:53:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble, Arpan Lobo, Mitch Boatman, and Carolyn Muyskens discuss the latest on the pandemic in Michigan, the governor's recent response, how and why Michigan schools were denied a waiver for standardized testing, and how some communities are exploring ways to help business.

LISTEN: Life after COVID-19

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:44:41 +0000

Despite Michigan's spring surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, there is some positive news on the horizon as vaccinations continue to be administered. The Sentinel staff discuss how COVID-19 has changed everyday life.

LISTEN: Testimony reveals details of 1989 cold case murder

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:12:00 +0000

Aundria Bowman disappeared from her Hamilton home in 1989. This week, her adoptive father Dennis Bowman, charged in her murder, is in an Allegan County courtroom for a preliminary hearing. The Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Carolyn Muyskens discuss the recent events in the case.

LISTEN: Holland bistro ignores state COVID-19 orders

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:42:51 +0000

The Holland Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Cassandra Lybrink discuss the case of Marlena Pavlos-Hackney who's ignoring state COVID-19 orders and keeping her restaurant open. Pavlos-Hackney pleaded her case Tuesday at a hearing to reinstate her food license.

LISTEN: Recap of Gov. Whitmer's State of the State

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:19:27 +0000

The Sentinel's political trio sit down to discuss Gov. Whitmer's State of the State address from Wednesday, Jan. 27. Sentinel editor Sarah Leach, Managing Editor Audra Gamble and State Reporter Arpan Lobo analyze Whitmer's speech.

LISTEN: Trump supporters breach U.S. Capitol

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:39:29 +0000

The Sentinel's Sarah Leach and Audra Gamble discuss the harrowing events in Washington DC and the U.S. Capitol.

LISTEN: Presidential debate wrap-up

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:48:29 +0000

The Sentinel's Sarah Leach and Audra Gamble discuss the presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden Thursday, Oct. 22.

LISTEN: VP debate analysis

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:14:13 +0000

The Sentinel's Sarah Leach, Arpan Lobo, and Audra Gamble review the Vice Presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris.

LISTEN: Sentinel analyzes presidential debate

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:39:18 +0000

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden met Tuesday, Sept. 29, for the first presidential debate this election cycle. The Sentinel crew offers their thoughts on the night.

LISTEN: Former governor Snyder backs Biden

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:33:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Arpan Lobo discuss former Michigan governor Rick Snyder's announcement he's backing Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden over President Trump.

LISTEN: GOP Convention analysis

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:56:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Arpan Lobo offer their thoughts on the Republican National Convention.

LISTEN: Democratic Convention analysis

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 22:36:00 +0000

Managing Editor Audra Gamble and Reporter Arpan Lobo discuss the start of the Democratic National Convention.

LISTEN: Primary election analysis

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:34:52 +0000

The Sentinel's Managing Editor Audra Gamble and Reporter Arpan Lobo provide analysis of the Aug. 4 primary election and the upcoming November General Election.

LISTEN: Civil War statues & Black Lives Matter

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:57:37 +0000

Civil rights groups in Michigan have called for the removal of a statue in Allendale that depicts Confederate and Union soldiers standing over a slave child, calling the statue divisive and a symbol of white supremacy.

LISTEN: Designing a newspaper from scratch

Wed, 13 May 2020 21:25:58 +0000

The Sentinel's Cassie Daszko and former lead designer Rich Lakeberg discuss the intricacies of designing a daily newspaper from scratch.

LISTEN: The business beat in Holland

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:43:28 +0000

Reporter Kate Carlson discusses the challenges and the biggest stories covering local business in the Holland area.

LISTEN: The life of a crime and cops reporter

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:44:01 +0000

Managing editor Audra Gamble and courts reporter Carolyn Muyskens break down of of their most memorable stories they have covered in the journalism career. Both haven't been professional journalists for too long, but have covered things they never would have expected, like a sex shop in Zeeland, a turkey murder and a trial involving a child that would stick with them forever.

LISTEN: Sentinel editors talk majors events in their careers

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:38:09 +0000

Holland Sentinel editors Brian Vernellis and Sarah Leach talk about major events that have happened during their careers as journalists. Everything from 9/11 to presidential elections to national football championships.

LISTEN: Sentinel breaks down Bernie suspending presidential campaign

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:00:31 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo and Audra Gamble break down what Bernie Sanders suspending his bid for the democratic presidential nomination means going forward, as well as possible running mates for Joe Biden.

LISTEN: Sentinel discusses the Michigan primary

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:54:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo, Audra Gamble and Carolyn Muyskens talk about the results from primary election on Tuesday, March 10 including the Democratic nomination, the Park Township Airport millage and the Saugatuck Public Schools bond.

Michigan voters talk Tuesday's primary

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:29:51 +0000

Gannett Michigan talked with voters across the state to get their thoughts on today's primary election.

LISTEN: Sentinel breaks down Super Tuesday

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:43:44 +0000

The Sentinel's political duo Arpan Lobo and Audra Gamble talk about all the results from Super Tuesday and let people know what to look out for as Michigan heads to the polls on Tuesday, March 10.

LISTEN: Sentinel reacts to last debate before Super Tuesday

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:04:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo and Audra Gamble breakdown the last democratic debate on Tuesday, February 25 before Super Tuesday.

LISTEN: Sentinel reacts to latest Democratic presidential debate

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:17:02 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo and Audra Gamble discuss the Democratic presidential debate from Wednesday, February 19.

LISTEN: New Hampshire primary recap

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:43:45 +0000

The Sentinel's political reporter Arpan Lobo and managing editor Audra Gamble recap the New Hampshire primary, look ahead to Nevada and South Carolina, and discuss the momentum Amy Klobuchar is generating.

LISTEN: Iowa caucus & Rep. Amash fundraising

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:50:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo and Audra Gamble discuss Monday's Iowa caucus fiasco and Rep. Justin Amash's fundraising efforts.

LISTEN: Sentinel talks Whitmer's State of the State

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 17:52:32 +0000

Sarah Leach, Audra Gamble and Arpan Lobi discuss Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address.

Lakeshore Advantage 2020 annual meeting

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:02:00 +0000

Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens talks to former CEOs Jim Brooks and Dick Haworth on Jan. 30 at the Lakeshore Advantage annual meeting. Brooks and Haworth discussed their plans to roll out a community wide strategic planning initiative.

LISTEN: Rep. Bradley Slagh announces re-election bid

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:25:49 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo talks about his conversation with State Rep. Bradley Slagh.

Interview with civil rights leader Xernona Clayton

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:10:27 +0000

Civil rights leader Xernona Clayton visited with The Sentinel's Carolyn Muyskens prior to her speaking at Hope College's MLK Day Lecture on Monday, Jan. 20.

LISTEN: Sentinel reacts to Democratic Debate

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:00:14 +0000

Reporter Arpan Lobo and managing editor Audra Gamble breakdown the good and the bad of the latest democratic debate.

LISTEN: Democratic presidential debate

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:15:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo and Audra Gamble discuss the Democratic presidential debate from Thursday, Dec. 19.

LISTEN: Marijuana in Michigan series

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:14:00 +0000

Sentinel editor Sarah Leach sits down with the reporting staff which worked on a series of stories exploring marijuana issues in Michigan since Prop 1 was approved in November 2018.

LISTEN: Immigrants tell their stories

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:06:00 +0000

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates recently held a night of celebration to honor the immigrants the organization has helped and to hear their stories.

LISTEN: Sentinel reacts to Morgan Bolles controversy

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:10:36 +0000

Holland Sentinel editor Sarah Leach, along with Managing Editor Audra Gamble and reporter Kate Carlson talk about the process of reporting on what started out as a local city commissioner who was called out for wearing a controversial shirt, but turned into much more.

LISTEN: Recap of Vice President Pence's visit to Holland

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:14:52 +0000

Vice President Mike Pence visited Holland as part of his three-city bus tour through West Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The Sentinel's Kate Carlson, Arpan Lobo, and Brian Vernellis covered the big day.

LISTEN: District Three GOP candidate forum

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:06:15 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo talks about the District Three GOP candidate forum from Monday, Dec. 2.

LISTEN: Democratic debate recap

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:42:12 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Arpan Lobo discuss the Democratic debate from Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Sentinel recaps November election

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:02:24 +0000

The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo, Carolyn Muyskens, and Brian Vernellis discuss Tuesday's election, who the big winners were, and what comes next.

Mayor-elect Nathan Bocks speaks on win

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:59:40 +0000

Mayor-elect Nathan Bocks spoke with The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo following his win on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

LISTEN: Hear the verdict read at Juan Cabrera's trial

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:16:19 +0000

Judge Karen Miedema instructs the jury foreman to read the verdicts facing Juan Sandro Cabrera on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 20th Circuit Court in Grand Haven.

LISTEN: 'Dark money' in Holland mayoral election?

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:45:16 +0000

Editor Sarah Leach discusses the editorial process involving The Sentinel's story on "dark money" creeping into the Holland's mayor election.

LISTEN: Recap of Democratic presidential debate

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:16:49 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Arpan Lobo discuss Tuesday night's Democratic presidential primary debate.

LISTEN: Editor's take on reporting stories

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 22:05:23 +0000

Editor Sarah Leach discusses the process Sentinel reporters and editors utilized when reporting on two stories — one involving a community columnist's piece on U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga and the other reporting on a flier expressing the viewpoints of Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer and city council candidate Dr. Vicki Holmes on government protections for the LGBTQ community.

Candidates state position on LGBT protections

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:14:50 +0000

Reporters Kate Carlson, Arpan Lobo, and Carolyn Muyskens discuss their story on a flier featuring Holland mayor Nancy DeBoer and city council at-large candidate Dr. Vicki Holmes explaining their position on government protections for the LGBT community.

Dr. Vicki Holmes discusses protections for LGBTQ community

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:16:12 +0000

During the city council candidate forum in July, Dr. Vicki Holmes discusses her beliefs on government protections for the LGBTQ community.

LISTEN: Staff reacts to recent Mayor candidate forum

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 18:27:49 +0000

Holland Sentinel reporters Arpan Lobo, Kate Carlson and Carolyn Muyskens talk about the recent candidate forum between Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer and local real estate attorney Nathan Bocks.

LISTEN: The trial of Jared Chance

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:32:56 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Carolyn Muyskens discuss the trial of Jared Chance, who was recently found guilty in the second-degree murder and dismemberment of Ashley Young.

LISTEN: Anxiety and Depression Podcast

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:31:07 +0000

Reporter Cassie Daszko sits down with local therapist Kristen Hunsberger to talk about anxiety and depression. How it affects young adults and how parents and loved ones can help those who are struggling.

LISTEN: Saugatuck superintendent Dr. Tim Travis

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 23:33:41 +0000

Education reporter Mitchell Boatman talks with Saugatuck Superintendent Dr. Tim Travis about Saugatuck's back to school plans.

LISTEN: Democratic debates recap

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:31:30 +0000

The Sentinel's political reporter Arpan Lobo and managing editor Audra Gamble analyze the two-night Democratic debates from Detroit.

LISTEN: Rev. Bryan Berghoef joins District Two race

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:33:09 +0000

The Sentinel's political reporter Arpan Lobo discusses Rev. Bryan Berghoef (D) announcing his candidacy for the District Two seat, currently held by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland.

LISTEN: Equal pay for U.S. Women's National Team?

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 22:02:15 +0000

The U.S. Women's National Team won its fourth World Cup in the program's history while the players raise the issue of equal pay with their male counterparts.

LISTEN: Candidates line up for District Three race

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:17:55 +0000

The District Three race is heating up with plenty of candidates looking to un-seat incumbent Justin Amash.

LISTEN: Democratic debates recap

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:14:02 +0000

The Sentinel's political reporter Arpan Lobo discusses the two-night Democratic debates with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Leach and Digital Director Brian Vernellis.

LISTEN: Holland Pride preview

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:12:45 +0000

Derek Hoehn with Out on the Lakeshore sits down with The Sentinel's Kate Carlson to discuss this weekend's Holland Pride weekend festivities.

LISTEN: Big Read & Little Read Lakeshore

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:19:03 +0000

Big Read & Little Read Director and Hope professor Deb Van Duinen stopped by The Sentinel to talk this year's selections for the Big Read and Little Read.

LISTEN: Recap of Keith Williams homicide trial

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:16:39 +0000

Managing Editor Audra Gamble discusses the two-day court hearing of Keith Williams, 58, who was found guilty of first degree premeditated murder.

LISTEN: WWII veteran talks about D-Day

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 16:39:21 +0000

World War II veteran John Yester, 102, recalls his service in the Army and being part of Operation Neptune, wading ashore Omaha Beach on D-Day

LISTEN: Starting a business in Holland

Fri, 17 May 2019 19:19:04 +0000

Lakeshore Advantage's Jennifer Owens discusses why she thinks Holland has been named the "Best Small City to Start a Business," by WalletHub for four consecutive years.

LISTEN: Investigating cold cases

Thu, 16 May 2019 20:49:09 +0000

Dets. Sara Fillman and Jeremy Baum with Ottawa County Sheriff's Office discuss procedures and methods in solving cold cases.

LISTEN: Recap of Gov. Whitmer's visit to Holland

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:26:15 +0000

Sentinel reporter Arpan Lobo discusses his interview with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and covering her appearance at the Governor's Luncheon on Wednesday.

LISTEN: Gov. Whitmer speaks with The Sentinel

Wed, 08 May 2019 19:46:30 +0000

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made her first appearance at Tulip Time as governor and spoke with The Sentinel's Arpan Lobo before she walked in the Volsparade.

LISTEN: Tulip Time Festival's 90th anniversary

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:56:56 +0000

Tulip Time's Gwen Auwerda and Simone Weithers discuss the festival's history, significance to the community, and the big plans to honor its 90th anniversary.

LISTEN: Juan Nunez's resentencing recap

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:30:39 +0000

The Sentinel's Executive Editor Sarah Leach and Managing Editor Audra Gamble, who attended Juan Nunez's resentencing, discuss the case and the court's reaction.

LISTEN: Reporting on President Trump's visit

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:29:27 +0000

The Sentinel's Kate Carlson and Brian Vernellis discuss what it was like from the media perspective covering President Trump's visit to Grand Rapids last week.

LISTEN: President Trump's speech in Grand Rapids

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:24:55 +0000

Listen to President Trump's full speech from his rally on Thursday, March 28, at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

LISTEN: Latest with Hope College's review of Music Dept.

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 19:03:11 +0000

Executive Editor Sarah Leach discusses Hope College's hiring of a law firm to review its procedures following a recent faculty shakeup in the Music Department.

LISTEN: Boersen Farms' legal woes

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:08:54 +0000

Sentinel reporter Audra Gamble discusses Boersen Farms' recent legal woes as it faces its sixth lawsuit in two years.

Sentinel staff picks favorite books for National Reading Month

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:48:47 +0000

March is National Reading Month, so The Sentinel staff presents their favorite books.

Living Sustainably: Affordable Housing Panel

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 22:10:53 +0000

About 50 people came to the Herrick District Library on March 5 for a Living Sustainably Along the Lakeshore program that focused on the issue of affordable housing in Ottawa County.

LISTEN: Lt. Gov. Gilchrist visits Holland

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:54:16 +0000

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited Holland as part of his West Michigan tour on Monday, stopping by the West Coast Chamber of Commerce office.

LISTEN: Labor shortage in West Michigan

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:00:09 +0000

Jane Clark and Jodi Owczarski from the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce discuss the challenges local employers face in the current labor shortage.

LISTEN: The latest on shooting death of Troy "TJ" Wells

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:23:35 +0000

The Sentinel's Sarah Leach and Audra Gamble discuss the latest developments with police in the shooting death of 14-year-old Troy "TJ" Wells.

LISTEN: Housing development coming to Holland?

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:32:23 +0000

Municipal government reporter Kate Carlson talks about the city of Holland's efforts to bring more than 200 apartments and townhomes to east Holland.

LISTEN: The future of autonomous cars

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:10:42 +0000

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Executive Director of Research, Technology and New Mobility Jeff Stout discussed the future of autonomous vehicles and how it will impact American citizens and industries at this month's Wake Up West Coast event, sponsored by the West Coast Chamber.

LISTEN: Mother looking for justice for daughter's death

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 02:20:02 +0000

The mother of GVSU student Rosemarie Reilly, who was killed by an ex-boyfriend, wants answers and justice for her daughter's death.

LISTEN: Shakeup in Hope College Music Department

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:53:40 +0000

Hope College's Music Department has experienced recent faculty turnover to the frustration of alumni and students.

LISTEN: The case of Michael Scott McNeal

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 06:25:40 +0000

The Sentinel's Audra Gamble discusses the latest developments with the Michael McNeal case, who's in circuit court for allegedly killing his wife and disfiguring himself after a failed suicide attempt.

LISTEN: Holland/Black River FIRST Robotics Team

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:19:38 +0000

Education reporter Erin Dietzer visited the Holland/Black River FIRST Robotics Team as they build their robot for the upcoming season.

LISTEN: Preparing for tax season

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:22:45 +0000

Ella Weymon with Weymon & Associates talks about the upcoming tax season with The Sentinel's business reporter Cassandra Bondie.

John Scholtz discusses his time with Ottawa Co. Parks & Recreation

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:45:17 +0000

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Manager John Scholtz is retiring this summer. He sits down with The Sentinel's Kate Carlson to discuss his career with the county.

LISTEN: Update on charges against Jared Chance, parents

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 22:11:02 +0000

New details emerged late last week regarding the disappearance of Ashley Young and the involvement of Jared Chance and his parents. The Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Sarah Leach discuss the details released by authorities and the future of the case.

LISTEN: Sentinel discusses charges against Jared Chance

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:38:00 +0000

Former Holland resident Jared Chance faces charges of mutilation of a body and concealing the death of Ashley Young. The Sentinel's Audra Gamble, Sarah Leach, and Brian Vernellis discuss the latest details.

LISTEN: Reporter Sydney Smith reflects on time at Sentinel

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:25:10 +0000

On her last day at The Sentinel, municipal reporter Sydney Smith looks back at her time covering local politics and issues.

Kirk on Campus: Russell Kirk and the Populist Movement

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:01:56 +0000

Moderator Kathryn Jean Lopez with the National Review Institute leads a panel featuring John O'Sullivan from National Review, Rev. Robert Sirico with the Acton Institute, and Dr. Jeffrey Polet with Hope College for the Kirk on Campus event at Hope College.

LISTEN: Interview with Housing Next's Ryan Kilpatrick

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:07:00 +0000

The Sentinel's Sydney Smith discusses the latest in affordable housing with Housing Next Director Ryan Kilpatrick.

LISTEN: The Davian Weston case

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:11:06 +0000

Cops reporter Audra Gamble, editor Sarah Leach, and digital director Brian Vernellis discuss the case of Davian Weston, who's charged with bringing a gun to West Ottawa High.

LISTEN: Safety in Michigan's waterways

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:24:57 +0000

Sentinel public safety reporter Audra Gamble discusses how to be safe in Michigan's lakes, following a recent string of water rescues by police and the Coast Guard.

LISTEN: Biking in Holland

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:08:57 +0000

Meika Weiss with Pedal Holland discuss her organization's mission, its sustainability efforts, and turning more people onto bicycling.

LISTEN: What's the latest with the Civic Center?

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:10:54 +0000

The Sentinel's Sydney Smith, Sarah Leach, and Brian Vernellis discuss the next steps in the Civic Center development project.

LISTEN: News, journalism, and post-millennials

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 23:58:59 +0000

Sentinel intern and Central Michigan student Melissa Frick talks about her summer in the newsroom, what she learned from her experience, and how college students get their news.