Ottawa County

Township officials cannot stop property owners from renting out their homes while the two sides fight it out in court. Supporters of short-term rentals think it’s a good sign for their upcoming case.

Ottawa County leaders attempted to fire Hambley in January but were unable to

Kent District Library and Ottawa County’s controversial Patmos Library both receive support.

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 termination hearing for Ottawa County public health officer Adeline Hambley is underway in West Olive. Some commissioners want to fire her, but her lawyer says they can’t.

Judges reject attorney's argument that hiring vote had never taken place.

The health officer maintains that Ottawa Co. leadership is engaging in “retaliatory politics” for mask mandates and COVID vaccine requirements

Ongoing feud between Chair Joe Moss and Pubic Health Officer Adeline Hambley continues as hearing set for October

Voters get 9 days of early voting, while security measures put in place