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Paul deLespinasse: How much new housing do we really need?
Opinion

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
Opinion

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
Opinion

Judy Parr: Marketer of 'The Apprentice' regrets promoting illusion

'It was ‘fake news’ that we spread over America.'

Ottawa County: Attorney can't represent Cramer, Kleinjans in dual lawsuits that involve county
News

Ottawa County: Attorney can't represent Cramer, Kleinjans in dual lawsuits that involve county

Grand Rapids-based attorney Sarah Riley-Howard said there is no basis to remove her and Elizabeth L. Geary, of Pinsky Smith law firm, from the ability to represent Cramer in his case.

Letter to the Editor: Ottawa County employees, please hang in there
Opinion

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
Opinion

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
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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.

Wetmore wants to make key hires. Moss wants to name him interim administrator.
News

Wetmore wants to make key hires. Moss wants to name him interim administrator.

HR questions deputy administrator's ability to hire as Ottawa Impact board chair seems to be clearing the way

Interim Ottawa County administrator resigns — again
News

Interim Ottawa County administrator resigns — again

In an email to commissioners on Monday, Oct. 14, Deputy Administrator Ben Wetmore informed the officials that Interim Administrator Jon Anderson had resigned from his position the previous evening.

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