Ottawa County GOP 'condemns' 10 of its own candidates
The 2024 election cycle is feeling eerily familiar to some local Republicans after the Ottawa County GOP voted to “denounce and condemn” conservative candidates who are not toeing the party line.
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Whistleblower sues Grand Haven BLP, claims he was fired for reporting concerns
A Grand Haven Board of Light & Power whistleblower is now suing the entity, claiming he was wrongfully fired in April after reporting his concerns of illegal activity by the utility’s former manager.
Emails: Ottawa Board Chair requested political rival's employment be reassigned
Board of Commissioners Chair Joe Moss pressured Michigan State University’s Extension Office leadership to push a political rival out of Ottawa County, new emails show.
Ottawa commissioner asks judge to reinstate him to MSU Extension post, expedite hearing
Two weeks after filing a federal lawsuit against Michigan State University for firing him, Ottawa County’s newest commissioner is now asking a judge to reinstate him into his former job.
Federal court denies Ottawa County's request to toss religious discrimination lawsuit from local pastor
A Grand Haven pastor’s lawsuit against the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners over religious discrimination claims will be allowed to proceed, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Ottawa County commissioner files federal lawsuit against MSU Extension for wrongful termination
Chris Kleinjans, the newest member of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, claims the school fired him after 'bowing' to political pressures from the Ottawa Impact-controlled board.
Was Ottawa County's newest commissioner punished for running?
Chris Kleinjans dismissed from MSU Extension after school decides job is 'incompatible' with elected office.
'I want to be a listener': Democrat Tim Meyer seeks state House's 88th seat
“My biggest thing is, I tell someone I'm running. And they look at me with a blank stare. People do not know who their state representative is." ~ Tim Meyer
Ottawa CMH Board greenlights funding for Momentum Center, but future contract in doubt
The Momentum Center has received funding through the end of the 2024 fiscal year after multiple attempts by the Ottawa Impact majority on the Community Mental Health Board of Directors.