Ottawa County kids, seniors face hunger as federal SNAP is halted; local resources strained
Those facing hunger in Ottawa County have some resources to fall back on during the uncertainty surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though the outcome remains unclear for local recipients.
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Politics
Ottawa Democratic firebrand Chris Kleinjans announces bid for Michigan's 31st Senate seat
The Ottawa County Democrat has announced his bid for Michigan’s 31st Senate seat, with current Republican Sen. Roger Victory terming out at the end of next year.
Education
Ottawa County schools mourn end of Blue Ribbon program
In a move that has drawn swift disappointment from local education leaders, the Trump Administration has announced the end of the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, a decades-old initiative that honored high-performing schools across the country.
Events
Hundreds celebrate the season at Georgetown Twp.'s Fall Fest
Hundreds turned out for games, snacks and "trunk or treating" at the Georgetown Township Public Library and Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, which partnered to host Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 24.