Famous hot-dog-eating contest to host qualifying round in West Michigan
Nathan's Famous and Meijer have partnered to see which man and woman can eat the most hot dogs in Michigan.
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60% pay raises likely for Ottawa County commissioners
The Ottawa County Compensation Board has suggested giving county commissioners a 60% salary boost, along with a $1,000 stipend each month.
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Public Observatory to host solar eclipse viewing party Monday
The Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association plans to bring out a special telescope to view the eclipse as it's happening.
Frank Roldan Peter Burkey Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association Ottawa County Director Frank Roldan Hemlock Observatory
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Ottawa County attorney: $4 million settlement will not be enforced
A proposed $4 million settlement between the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners and the county Health Officer will not be enforced by court ruling.
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Ottawa County commissioners interview 5 candidates for open seat
Former Commissioner Kyle Terpstra left his position just more than a month ago, and now, commissioners will select someone for his seat.
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Ottawa Co. Veteran Affairs team plans departure, county to hire new director
In an email obtained by FOX 17, the four-member VA team thanked county officials for servicing local veterans for the last 13 years.
Sylvia Rhodea John Gibbs Administration Committee Affairs Department Ottawa County Department Of Veteran Affairs Health Department In Holland
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Judge postpones Ottawa County hearing as leaders are called to testify
Ottawa County and its health officer continue to look at where a $4 million settlement stands in a lawsuit case.
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'It might be too little, too late': Plainfield Ave. set to open next week
Several businesses in the Creston Neighborhood of Grand Rapids say the construction has impacted them negatively.
Tim Burkman Plainfield Avenue East President Drew Phillippy Purple East Rapids City Engineer Tim Burkman Grand Rapids
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'Jesus is Lord over Ottawa County': Pushback against commissioner recall efforts
Proposito, a Latino-based organization in Michigan, held a press conference Wednesday to show their support for commissioner Lucy Ebel.
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Racial profiling lawsuit filed against GRPD, Kentwood PD
A Black man claims police officers pulled over because of the color of his skin. Now, he's filing a lawsuit against two police departments.
United States Grand Rapids Johnathan Gafford Richard Mack Jr Michigan Department Of Civil Rights Rapids Police Departments
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