Sarah Leach

Another lawsuit in Ottawa County could soon be on the path toward settlement after a Grand Haven pastor and the county board of commissioners had a settlement conference on Monday,

Former president says he doesn’t want his ‘10-year-old granddaughter to have fewer freedoms than her 44-year-old mother’

The closing days of the 2024 presidential campaigns have deployed several high-profile surrogates to zig-zag across swing states like Michigan — including actress Jennifer Garner, who stumped for Vice President Kamala Harris Friday at Grand Valley State University. Garner, known for films like “13 Going on 30,” “Elektra” and “Pearl Harbor” as well as TV […]

The closing days of the 2024 presidential campaigns have deployed several high-profile surrogates to zig-zag across swing states like Michigan — including actress Jennifer Garner, who stumped for Vice President Kamala Harris Friday at Grand Valley State University.

”I’m here tonight in Michigan because leadership has consequences. It matters who’s in charge.” That was the message of GOP South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Sunday as she stumped for former Republican President Donald Trump, along with former Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon and U.S. Rep. Katt Commack (R-Fla.) in the days leading up […]

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Florida U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack address a crowd of about 200 on Nov. 3, 2024 in Holland at Baker Events. | Sarah Leach

As most Michigan residents awaited the outcome of the 2024 presidential race, Ottawa County Democrats waited to see if they gained additional seats on the board of commissioners after two years under Ottawa Impact’s leadership.

Alongside the presidency and various congressional and legislative races on the ballot, Michigan voters were also tasked with selecting two members apiece to serve on the boards of Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

Michigan State University | Susan J. Demas Alongside the presidency and various congressional and legislative races on the ballot, Michigan

WEST OLIVE — The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners agreed this week to pay $100,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed a Grand Haven minister late last year.