Lawmakers pass 11th-hour revised wage, sick leave reforms, keep tipped system
The GOP-controlled House and the Democrat-controlled Senate compromised and approved a bipartisan bill to save the tipped wage system.
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County to ask court to review Crockery Lake contract as board infighting continues
Ottawa County tackled a slew of big topics Tuesday as the divide deepened between the moderate Republican majority on the board of commissioners and the minority far-right Ottawa Impact faction.
Lawyer swap, lake contract review, energy worries: Ottawa faces big decisions Tuesday
From a change in legal counsel, revisiting a controversial lake remediation contract and trying to delay the closure of a coal-fired power plant, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is poised to make several big decisions at its next meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25.
County poised to urge delay in closing Campbell as officials say plan likely won't change
Although Ottawa County is not interested in getting into the public utility business, concerns continue to mount about the stability of the energy grid.
FOIA case lawyer moves to disqualify judge, cites past 'unethical' conduct
As two residents await a decision by an Allegan County judge over their lawsuit against the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, their attorney has filed to disqualify the jurist over claims she cannot be impartial.
Hollanders march in protest of Trump, demand Huizenga meet with constituents
On Monday, Feb. 17, a group of nearly 100 staged a protest in Holland, part of a nationwide effort this week protesting the Trump Administration’s push to gut federal health, education and human services agencies — as well as billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on drastic cuts.
Local organizers urge Ottawa County to see the rise of Christian Nationalism and to act
With OI and its supporters being vocal supporters of Trump and his policies, many local officials are encouraging community members to learn more about Christian Nationalism, how to identify it locally and, more importantly, what to do about it.
Zeeland offers citizens opportunity on how government works
A citizen's academy is a program that educates the public about their local police department or government.
Ex-Ottawa County administrator John Gibbs rejoins HUD in policy development, research role
Less than a month after settling a wrongful termination lawsuit against Ottawa County, former administrator John Gibbs has found a new role by returning to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.