Dan Van Ommen: Thankful for friendship
As Thanksgiving 2024 approaches and I reflect on my many blessings, I am reminded of, and thankful for friendships.
Opinion
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Tim Pennings: Is more better?
We walk in groups all spread out, we swing our arms wide, we speak loudly. We take up lots of room.
Letters to the Editor: Hang onto your wallet, your opinions
Ottawa County considers expensive precedent at Crockery Lake Crockery Lake homeowners want Ottawa County to pay the lion’s share of the cost to restore their lake. Historically, Ottawa County has never paid more than a token amount toward local lake restoration. Lake Macatawa, Spring Lake, Lloyd’s Bayou and
Paul deLespinasse: How much new housing do we really need?
Homelessness is a complex problem, and intensive casework with the large variety of homeless people will certainly be needed, no matter how much housing is available.
Barbara Mezeske: Boosterism
How can we contemplate placing a person with so much animosity toward this county in the highest elected position in the land?
Judy Parr: Marketer of 'The Apprentice' regrets promoting illusion
'It was ‘fake news’ that we spread over America.'
Letter to the Editor: Ottawa County employees, please hang in there
I, and many other residents, are grateful for your commitment to serving our community. Your skills, talents and experience are valued.
Barbara Mezeske: The monsters within us: A Sunday afternoon meditation
If your choices are driven by the monsters within, consider what will be unleashed upon our neighbors, our communities, our country, and our world.
Dan Van Ommen: Empty chairs at empty tables
At some point in our lives, we’re going to suffer loss. Maybe we need to fill a void in our life by inviting a new friend to fill a chair around our table.