Tim Pennings: Zebras and original sin
Watch the squirrels around town compete and fight over food, mates, and territory. Then watch the evening news.
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.
Ottawa County narrows down administrator finalists to four — including one who criticized the process
Ottawa County is inching toward appointing a new county administrator — its fifth in the past two years.
Ottawa County agrees to pay $100,000 to settle religious discrimination lawsuit
Cramer’s lawsuit claimed Moss endorsed “a particular set of religious beliefs and excluded a particular set of religious beliefs" and therefore "discriminated against certain religious beliefs."
Appeals court to consider unsealing $4M closed session testimony from Ottawa clerk
Residents are inching closer to having that information made public, as the Michigan Court of Appeals granted a motion filed in February by The Sentinel to unseal testimony from Clerk Justin Roebuck.
Jorritsma ekes out upset win over Democrat Kleinjans in Ottawa County Board race
In the general election, Jorritsma earned 6,556 to Kleinjans’ 6,319 — a difference of just 237 votes.
Former lakeshore pastor, best-selling author explore Christian nationalism in new projects
Two West Michigan authors have produced separate projects that explore the intersection of faith and politics in today’s cultural and political climate.
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