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The Terrain Map of the United States: Located in Jenison, Michigan
Here's something unique to visit during a Michigan roadtrip: the Terrain Map of the United States in Jenison, Ottawa County. Only a few have spotted this image while exploring Google Maps. Well, now you can see this for yourself; either in person or in the drone photos in the gallery below.
FOUND SAFE | Elderly man with dementia, mobility issues brought home safely
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has found an 82-year-old man who went missing on Thursday evening. OCSO said Stephen Sietsema was found, cleared medically and returned to his family safely. Deputies thanked the community members who volunteered to aid in the search. Someone called dispatchers...
Kids gearing up for Pedal the Pigeon mountain bike race
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI- A kids-only bike mountain bike race is planned for Saturday, Aug. 17 at Pigeon Creek Park in West Olive. Pedal the Pigeon is annual event is organized by Velo Kids. Organizers say it’s a great way for kids to try racing “in an encouraging and positive atmosphere.”
Police Searching For Missing Ottawa County Man With Dementia
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man who they say has mobility issues and dementia. 82-year-old Stephen Sietsema was last seen around 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 at his home near Port Sheldon and 28th Ave. in Georgetown Township. At...
Police ask for help to find missing 82-year-old man
Aug. 16—On 8/16/2024 at 0739 Ottawa County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the area of Port Sheldon and 28th Ave. in Georgetown Township reference a missing 82 year male. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is currently actively searching for Stephen Sietsema, an 82-year-old man who was last seen at his residence Thursday, Sept. 15, around 11 p.m. kAm$:6ED6>2 :D 56D4C:365 2D DE2?5:?8 ...
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.
Charges Filed in June Road Rage Fatal Crash on M-45
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 16, 2024) – Two men are in the Ottawa County Jail after an arraignment on charges stemming from a collision between Allendale and Standale that took the life of a 27-year-old Grand Rapids man. Bond was set on Friday at $250,000 each by Hudsonville...
Two Michigan Men Charged With Murder Following Road Rage Crash
It seems like Michigan drivers are edge more than before. The slightest thing can set them off and take a simple mistake by another driver and escalate into something that can be dangerous leading to an injury or in this case death. I recently had a guy in a pick...
Two drivers charged with murder for Ottawa County road-rage crash that killed a third driver
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Two drivers in a June road-rage crash on Lake Michigan Drive are now charged with second-degree murder for allegedly causing the death of a third driver. Ethan Luke Oosterhouse, 23, of Middleville, and Denis Noel Perez, 42, of Grand Rapids, both are charged with murder, as well as manslaughter and reckless driving causing death.
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