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With winter savings, resurface work on Ottawa County road to start ahead of schedule
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The Ottawa County Road Commission is getting a head start on a road resurfacing project with funds saved due to a mild winter. Contractors will start resurfacing work on Fillmore Street from 72nd Avenue to 48th Avenue in Allendale and Blendon townships beginning the week of May 20.
Ottawa Co. saves over a quarter of a million dollars after dispute is resolved between county, IRS
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — A dispute between the IRS and Ottawa County has been resolved, saving the county over a quarter of a million dollars. Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) said last year he learned the IRS was misapplying multiple quarters of payroll taxes for Ottawa County during the 2022 filing year.
Ottawa County officials may not get raises amid legal controversy
Raises for elected officials in Ottawa County are in doubt after a legally flawed process unfolded earlier this year, resulting in politically charged accusations from conservatives controlling the county board. Larry Jackson, chair of the county’s compensation commission, said he’s been asked to resubmit only some determinations from the commission’s April meeting, which likely wasn’t […] The post Ottawa County officials may not get raises amid legal controversy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Food Truck plaza or pickleball courts? 3 Muskegon parks looking for public input
MUSKEGON, MI -- Do you want a food truck plaza or a pickleball court? What about a nature-themed playground? Or a hammock park? Muskegon parks are welcoming feedback as they undergo intensive park planning. Two open houses are scheduled for this week to discuss potential changes to McGraft Park and...
13 road closures to begin this week in Michigan
Construction crews are getting to work improving Michigan’s roadways and bridges. From Sunday, May 12, through Saturday, May 18, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has more than 110 road projects scheduled to close lanes, ramps, and full segments of major roadways. That’s in addition to ongoing projects carried over from previous weeks.
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