John Gibbs

A 49-year-old Army veteran says it was age discrimination when a less qualified 23-year-old was hired as the new senior aid for Ottawa County Administrator John Gibbs. Past and present county executives, under oath, admit it is true.

The Ottawa County board of commissioners say they will decide Monday if they will fire public health officer Adeline Hambley. The commissioners held a two-day termination hearing this week.

The budget, including health department cuts, passed 7 to 3

They say they appreciate the services provided by the Ottawa County Health Department. Hundreds of supporters were outside waiting to applaud the staff when they left work Wednesday evening

Ottawa County Supervisor John Gibbs says he has hired a new senior executive aid but is keeping the name of his new assistant secret

Patrick Waterman says Gibbs has “eroded culture of trust”

All contact with the media will now be subject to administrative review first

The only Democratic County commissioner, Joe Zylstra, was among those removed

Over 40 spoke at public comment period on recent decisions by the board

Board fires current Public Health Officer; eliminates Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion