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Read Ottawa is a nonprofit helping over 120 adults learn to speak, write and read English in Ottawa County

By Shelley Irwin
Published August 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT
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Richelle Hofman joins in to share the details.

Read Ottawa is a nonprofit helping over 120 adults learn to speak, write and read English in Ottawa County. One to one tutoring is offered for free. Richelle Hofman talks about this and overcoming tremendous hardships.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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