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Satanic Temple invocation forces Ottawa County to reckon with the meaning of religious freedom
OTTAWA COUNTY — "Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair. Joe Moss." Commissioner Jacob Bonnema was trying to get the attention of the Ottawa County Board Chair. He wanted to know the real name of the self-described Satanist about to give the traditional invocation. ...
CMH Director Lynne Doyle is latest Ottawa County admin to step down
OTTAWA COUNTY — Another longtime Ottawa County administrator is stepping down. Community Mental Health Director Lynne Doyle notified the county's CMH Board of Directors she will retire May 20. "It has been an honor to work for the individuals we serve and with the many dedicated staff at CMHOC...
Meet the 33 candidates running for 11 Ottawa County commission seats
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — Now that the filing deadline has officially passed, Ottawa County voters have a complete view of who is running in the election for the county’s Board of Commissioners seats. Among the 11 districts, 33 candidates are running for commission seats. Each of the districts...
Anti-abortion resolution approved by Ottawa County commissioners in split vote
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Ottawa County commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution “to promote life” in an 8-2 vote. Commissioners passed the largely symbolic resolution after board Chair Joe Moss and Vice Chair Sylvia Rhodea on April 18 released a draft that spoke about the “unspeakable harm to women” and the pre-born following the now-overturned Roe v. Wade decision.
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