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Kleinjans adds Ottawa County Commission chair to MSU Extension lawsuit
An Ottawa County commissioner who claims Michigan State University Extension fired him for his political activity has added a new defendant to his lawsuit: the chair of his own board. On Tuesday, Commissioner Chris Kleinjans filed an amended complaint in Michigan’s U.S. Western District Court claiming that Ottawa Board Chair Joe Moss threatened the school’s […]
Do Democrats have a chance in brick red Ottawa County government in November?
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- For more than a century, Ottawa County has been brick red when it comes to politics. Republicans dominate elections. Democrats usually stand little chance. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using...
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
What to know about WARN Act notices and why they precede big layoffs
General Motors Co. on Monday said it is eliminating more than 1,000 jobs in its software division globally, with 634 of the jobs being cut coming from its Global Technical Center in Warren. Stellantis said earlier this month that its Warren Truck Assembly will lose a shift later this year, which could potentially...
Billy Strings’ Dad Terry Barber Inducted Into Michigan Country Music Hall Of Fame [Video]
Billy Strings‘ father Terry Barber was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame in Charlotte, MI on Saturday alongside seven other Michigan-based musicians. Barber learned to play from his grandfather and his mother Doreen and grew up with music as a way of life. “Growing up with their music inspired me,” he said.
Michigan crash victim sues insurance company for halting therapy payments
NORTHVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Since Carmen Burgie was struck by a car that paralyzed her at Michigan State University in 2001, she has required a lot of care. Carmen relies on her parents to be her caregivers, as well as an occupational therapist and a massage therapist to help with movement and her muscles. She has been receiving this type of therapy for more than a decade now.
Mass Casualty Exercise to Be Held in Grand Haven August 14
Heads up, Grand Haven! You may notice a lot of police activity in town on Wednesday, August 14 - but it's only a drill. The Ottawa County Department of Emergency Management announced Monday that they will be holding a mass casualty exercise on Wednesday at Harvest Church, with setup beginning at 3 p.m. and the exercise going from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Prison sentence for Cedar Springs man accused of locking child in box
GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - A 48-year-old father from Cedar Springs who prosecutors say locked his seven-year-old son in a wooden box at night has been ordered to spend at least the next 28 months in prison. Judge George Quist said the sentence was appropriate due to the criminal history of...
Here's how two local high schoolers made a big difference for LAUP this summer
HOLLAND — Two students from Holland High School were chosen to participate in a national internship program focused on young leaders this summer. Alejandro Fleites Marcelo and Karinna Martinez each participated in the Bank of America Student Leaders Program, an eight-week summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development and services nationwide. Fleites Marcelo and Martinez were selected to represent the Grand Rapids area. ...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
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