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.

192 Posts

Grand Haven, Michigan

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Ottawa County weighs using vacant 8-acre parcel for 'small footprint' specialized housing post image

News Ottawa County Holland Twp Housing

Ottawa County weighs using vacant 8-acre parcel for 'small footprint' specialized housing

by Sarah Leach

July 09, 2026

Fiesta: West Michigan's longest-running Latino cultural celebration returns, sets lineup post image

News LAUP Fiesta Latinos

Fiesta: West Michigan's longest-running Latino cultural celebration returns, sets lineup

by Sarah Leach

July 07, 2026

Thousands flock to Allendale's Fourth of July parade, festivities post image

News Events Fourth of July

Thousands flock to Allendale's Fourth of July parade, festivities

by Sarah Leach

July 05, 2026

Compensation group sets raises higher for county officers after cost-of-living rates questioned post image

News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners

Compensation group sets raises higher for county officers after cost-of-living rates questioned

by Sarah Leach

June 14, 2026

It's Pride Month. Here are events happening in, around Ottawa County to celebrate, educate post image

News Events Pride

It's Pride Month. Here are events happening in, around Ottawa County to celebrate, educate

by Sarah Leach

June 09, 2026

Grand Haven leaders, residents condemn racist harassment of local business owner by teens post image

News Grand Haven Racism

Grand Haven leaders, residents condemn racist harassment of local business owner by teens

by Sarah Leach

June 04, 2026

Former Holland mayor Tanis launches primary challenge against incumbent Huizenga post image

News Election Politics

Former Holland mayor Tanis launches primary challenge against incumbent Huizenga

by Sarah Leach

June 01, 2026

Snyder urges GOP to appeal to all voters, reconcile: 'What's the greatest threat to the U.S.? It's us.' post image

News Politics Michigan Election

Snyder urges GOP to appeal to all voters, reconcile: 'What's the greatest threat to the U.S.? It's us.'

by Sarah Leach

May 28, 2026

'Crying wolf': Nessel says feds created energy 'emergency' to keep Campbell coal plant open post image

News Port Sheldon Energy Courts

'Crying wolf': Nessel says feds created energy 'emergency' to keep Campbell coal plant open

by Sarah Leach

May 21, 2026

Compensation group votes to increase county board pay by over 65%, doles out $265K in raises post image

News Ottawa County Government

Compensation group votes to increase county board pay by over 65%, doles out $265K in raises

by Sarah Leach

May 20, 2026

Appeals court considers: Did a real 'energy emergency' justify DOE order to keep the Campbell open? post image

News Ottawa County Port Sheldon Energy Government Courts

Appeals court considers: Did a real 'energy emergency' justify DOE order to keep the Campbell open?

by Sarah Leach

May 16, 2026

Ottawa County officers explain their roles as compensation commission mulls over raises post image

News Ottawa County Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Government

Ottawa County officers explain their roles as compensation commission mulls over raises

by Sarah Leach

May 15, 2026