'Missing in action': Frustrated constituents host town hall aimed at Huizenga
Constituents in West Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District wanted a town hall — with or without U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga.
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Sarah Leach is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist who led 15 Michigan papers for 15 years. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is an advocate for local and student journalism.
Lawsuit drops claim challenging Crockery Lake contract; severance claims to continue
A lawsuit disputing a trio of controversial decisions approved by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners last year has dropped one key claim challenging a contract to remediate an inland county lake.
Judge orders county to pursue records, but says local electeds not subject to disclosure
The judge ruled that Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act law does not require individual members of public bodies to comply with records requests unless the record is "used" by the body to perform a public function.
Protestors continue to demand answers from U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga
Protests have continued at U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga's office in Holland to vocalize their dissent over President Donald J. Trump’s policies and executive orders — and members of Congress who support him.
County to ask court to review Crockery Lake contract as board infighting continues
Ottawa County tackled a slew of big topics Tuesday as the divide deepened between the moderate Republican majority on the board of commissioners and the minority far-right Ottawa Impact faction.
Lawyer swap, lake contract review, energy worries: Ottawa faces big decisions Tuesday
From a change in legal counsel, revisiting a controversial lake remediation contract and trying to delay the closure of a coal-fired power plant, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is poised to make several big decisions at its next meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25.
County poised to urge delay in closing Campbell as officials say plan likely won't change
Although Ottawa County is not interested in getting into the public utility business, concerns continue to mount about the stability of the energy grid.
FOIA case lawyer moves to disqualify judge, cites past 'unethical' conduct
As two residents await a decision by an Allegan County judge over their lawsuit against the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, their attorney has filed to disqualify the jurist over claims she cannot be impartial.
Hollanders march in protest of Trump, demand Huizenga meet with constituents
On Monday, Feb. 17, a group of nearly 100 staged a protest in Holland, part of a nationwide effort this week protesting the Trump Administration’s push to gut federal health, education and human services agencies — as well as billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on drastic cuts.