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America’s pastime
Sports have long been a part of American culture and no sport is more closely linked with the American identity than baseball. Opening day is almost upon us here in Ottawa County.
Instead of admitting mask mandates harm kids, CDC lowers expectations for speech development
Children learn through watching and hearing. Masking hinders both of these learning modalities. Children need to see the mouths of their parents, teachers and peers.
Housing Commission to change direction
Ottawa County Board of Commissioners replaces politician, professor, and lawyer with builder, realtor, and former HUD official on the Housing Commission.
Allendale school board charts a new path
From the moment Corey Mango and Liz Ramey took their seats, the Allendale Board of Education has taken bold steps. And according to many parents, bold steps were welcomed. During the first post-election board meeting on January 9, 2023, Mr. Mango was appointed president.
How to lose your way in 30 days
Well, that didn’t take long. Barely thirty days in office and Commissioner Jacob Bonnema had already lost his way. There were hints here and there, but it seems as though Mr. Bonnema has completely abandoned his constituents and those who supported him. As an Ottawa Impact candidate, Mr. Bonnema signed a contract with the citizens of Ottawa County.
Contract with Ottawa—A promise to The People
Eight of the newly sworn in Ottawa County Commissioners signed the Contract with Ottawa. Several citizens of Ottawa County have raised the question, “If these commissioners signed a contract, are they obligated to serve Ottawa Impact or The People of Ottawa County?”
We Are Simply American
America is an exceptional nation made up of a diverse and beautiful people. We share a rich history of triumph over adversity, built on the strength of America’s founding documents which celebrate and protect the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Ottawa County Board of Commissioners grabbed the steering wheel and course corrected
Imagine you’re on a long road trip with your spouse or friend. It’s late at night and you’ve been driving for hours. Fatigue sets in. You start to doze off and your car toward the center line and eventually crosses it.
The fight for truth, who owns our media—local news coverage isn’t controlled locally
Does the media give equal weight to all sides when covering a story? Understanding who owns the media may help shine on a light on why the media seems so one sided.
