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.

149 Posts

Grand Haven, Michigan

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'Strong, but strained': Ottawa County nonprofits grow, demand for services continues to rise post image

News Ottawa County Nonprofits

'Strong, but strained': Ottawa County nonprofits grow, demand for services continues to rise

by Sarah Leach

March 29, 2026

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against MSU Extension from ex-county official, appeal filed post image

News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Lawsuits Politics Michigan House of Representatives Elections

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against MSU Extension from ex-county official, appeal filed

by Sarah Leach

March 28, 2026

Eviction-diversion program gets renewed funding from county to help residents stay in homes post image

News Ottawa County Housing

Eviction-diversion program gets renewed funding from county to help residents stay in homes

by Sarah Leach

March 24, 2026

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands promotes cultural ties, the powerful migration story post image

News Holland Netherlands

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands promotes cultural ties, the powerful migration story

by Sarah Leach

March 19, 2026

County's AAA bond rating reaffirmed by Moody's after moves for water system support post image

News Ottawa County Government Infrastructure

County's AAA bond rating reaffirmed by Moody's after moves for water system support

by Sarah Leach

March 15, 2026

Lawyering up: Ottawa County looks to restructure legal services with new director post image

News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Lawsuits Government

Lawyering up: Ottawa County looks to restructure legal services with new director

by Sarah Leach

March 12, 2026

Hodgkinson, Goward win seats on conservation district board; highest vote total ever recorded post image

News Ottawa County Ottawa Impact Elections Agriculture

Hodgkinson, Goward win seats on conservation district board; highest vote total ever recorded

by Sarah Leach

March 11, 2026

Former Holland mayor appointed as general counsel for U.S. Office of Personnel Management post image

News Government Holland

Former Holland mayor appointed as general counsel for U.S. Office of Personnel Management

by Sarah Leach

March 10, 2026

Beloved Hope College Prof. Fred Johnson remembered for passion for history, education, faith post image

News Hope College Obituaries Education

Beloved Hope College Prof. Fred Johnson remembered for passion for history, education, faith

by Sarah Leach

March 08, 2026

Politics infiltrates Ottawa County conservation board election as officials urge residents to vote post image

News Environment Election Ottawa County Conservation Agriculture

Politics infiltrates Ottawa County conservation board election as officials urge residents to vote

by Sarah Leach

March 06, 2026

Pastors renew request to sheriff, board over ICE actions; officials say they've done what they can post image

News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Government Public Safety

Pastors renew request to sheriff, board over ICE actions; officials say they've done what they can

by Sarah Leach

March 05, 2026

Holland Museum celebrates Laotian history, culture through new 'Sabai Dee' exhibit post image

Entertainment Arts Museums

Holland Museum celebrates Laotian history, culture through new 'Sabai Dee' exhibit

by Sarah Leach

March 04, 2026