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Federal court denies Ottawa County's request to toss religious discrimination lawsuit from local pastor
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Federal court denies Ottawa County's request to toss religious discrimination lawsuit from local pastor

A Grand Haven pastor’s lawsuit against the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners over religious discrimination claims will be allowed to proceed, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

Ottawa County commissioner files federal lawsuit against MSU Extension for wrongful termination
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Ottawa County commissioner files federal lawsuit against MSU Extension for wrongful termination

Chris Kleinjans, the newest member of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, claims the school fired him after 'bowing' to political pressures from the Ottawa Impact-controlled board.

Was Ottawa County's newest commissioner punished for running?
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Was Ottawa County's newest commissioner punished for running?

Chris Kleinjans dismissed from MSU Extension after school decides job is 'incompatible' with elected office.

Adrea Hill: The importance of local elected officials
Opinion

Adrea Hill: The importance of local elected officials

As we approach both the primary election in August and the November election, I encourage you to pay attention to the local candidates and issues.

Ray Buursma: Impact candidates and zipper driving
Opinion

Ray Buursma: Impact candidates and zipper driving

There are many reasons to hate election season — obfuscation, half-truths, outright lies, avoidance of issues, and particularly tribalism.

Paul deLespinasse: AI lets Chief Justice Earl Warren speak from beyond the grave
Opinion

Paul deLespinasse: AI lets Chief Justice Earl Warren speak from beyond the grave

AI having brought Earl Warren back to “life,” it may be a good time to review his involvement in Brown v. Board of Education.

'I want to be a listener': Democrat Tim Meyer seeks state House's 88th seat
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'I want to be a listener': Democrat Tim Meyer seeks state House's 88th seat

“My biggest thing is, I tell someone I'm running. And they look at me with a blank stare. People do not know who their state representative is." ~ Tim Meyer

Ottawa CMH Board greenlights funding for Momentum Center, but future contract in doubt
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Ottawa CMH Board greenlights funding for Momentum Center, but future contract in doubt

The Momentum Center has received funding through the end of the 2024 fiscal year after multiple attempts by the Ottawa Impact majority on the Community Mental Health Board of Directors.

Tension, walkout, resignation headline chaotic Ottawa County board meeting
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Tension, walkout, resignation headline chaotic Ottawa County board meeting

A new face was at this week’s Ottawa County board meeting, which included a high-profile resignation in the county’s human resources department and a commissioner walking out.

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