West Ottawa debate program on a dual mission
The West Ottawa High School Debate team, which competes in the Grand Rapids Metro League, won its third league championship in four seasons last month.
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Ottawa News Network to host listening tour
OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa News Network is taking the show on the road. Over the next few months, the countywide nonprofit news organization will conduct a listening tour around the county to hear from residents and share more information about ONN and its mission. ONN's mission is to fill
Sentinel makes argument for court to release $4M settlement sealed testimony
On Friday, Jan. 3, The Holland Sentinel through its attorney Joseph Richotte, submitted a brief to the Michigan Court of Appeals asking the court to reverse a circuit court decision made on Jan. 19, 2024.
Emails: Crockery Lake contract was 'rushed,' intended to prevent new board from dismantling deal
Internal emails show that the contract was crafted in less than two months, with only select officials involved in the process — including the contractor who will receive the funds to complete the work.
County commissioners say they were misled, pressured to approve severance agreements
“What concerns me is that no substantial evidence has ever been presented to board members, the HR department, or our HR attorney to substantiate either Moss’s narrative or Epperson’s allegations."
Appeals court declines to halt severance payouts to Wetmore, Epperson
Howard said although she was disappointed in the decision, the lawsuit challenging the agreements will still move forward.
Judge won't halt payouts to Ottawa County contracts, emergency appeal filed
The emergency filing by Howard to the court of appeals asked that the court rule by 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in order "to prevent irreparable harm."
Ottawa County approves $563K contract to restore Crockery Lake as process faces criticism
Questions remain on why the deal happened with little public discussion and didn’t follow the county’s traditional purchasing policies.
Howard challenges legality of severance agreements, Crockery Lake contract
A trio of controversial decisions approved by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners are in limbo after a local attorney filed a motion for a temporary restraining order preventing funds of about $850,000 from leaving the county’s coffers.