Former Republican county commissioners endorse Democrat Mansaray for 85th state House race over incumbent Slagh
“It’s not about the D or the R behind their name, or I. ... It's about the person and the integrity of that person."
Sarah Leach
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.
Interim Ottawa County administrator abruptly resigns after losing sheriff bid
Anderson, whose last day will be Oct. 4, said he accepted a job with a previous employer.
Michigan Supreme Court declines to hear Open Meetings Act-related lawsuit against Ottawa County board
The decision now resolves two of the five lawsuits filed against the Ottawa Impact-led board of commissioners filed since January 2023.
Community Calendar: Sept. 3-30
Tuesday, Sept. 3 NOW-ish: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck. NOW-ish is a celebration of basic aliveness created by Michigan-based contemporary artist Hannah Burr. This is a show for everybody. It wakes up objects and rediscovers them. It’s about
Recount in Ottawa County's District 9 reaffirms Republican Kuyers' win over Ottawa Impact's Belknap
A recount Thursday reaffirmed the outcome of an Ottawa County primary election that saw a traditional Republican reclaim his seat over an Ottawa Impact incumbent.
Judge orders Ottawa County to pay $188K for health officer's legal fees after yearlong lawsuit
In a ruling issued on Monday, Aug. 26, 20th Circuit Court Judge Jenny L. McNeill ordered that Ottawa County pay for Adeline Hambley’s costs to hire attorney Sarah Riley Howard.
Ottawa Impact commissioner requests recount after losing rematch in August primary, citing fraud
Roger Belknap filed a request with the Ottawa County Clerk’s Office on Aug. 19 asserting that he believed “fraud or errors were committed” by precinct election inspectors during the voting primary.
Ottawa commissioner amends lawsuit against MSU Extension to include Ottawa Impact leader
New filing claims Joe Moss 'retaliated against (Kleinjans) for his protected speech by refusing to adopt the renewal contract.'
Judge blocks Kleinjans' request to be reinstated to MSU Extension post
A federal judge has denied Chris Kleinjans' request to restore him to his job after he claims MSU Extension fired him over political pressure exerted by the commission’s Ottawa Impact majority.