This past year, Ottawa County received $56.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Act, passed last March, is intended to deliver relief in the wake of COVID-19. More specifically, the primary purposes of these funds, as highlighted by the U.S....
Travel the scenic backroads of Ottawa County, you will notice one common denominator: farming. Whether it's corn fields, fruit orchards, or livestock, you can easily see local agriculture at work. With nearly 9,500 employed in ag-related businesses and $506 million...
Scientists, officials, community stakeholders tapped for new Ottawa County Groundwater Board WEST OLIVE — Momentum is crucial to any project. When a 2018 study by Michigan State University revealed declines in the quality and quantity of Ottawa County’s deep bedrock...