Ottawa County Emergency Manager Resigns
Ottawa County's emergency manager Beth Thomas has resigned effective Thursday December 14. The department is now run by Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Captain Bob Tease, who oversees the warning system and emergency plans as Sheriff Steve Kempker confirmed the departure without giving a reason.
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Ottawa County administrator seeks replacement after resignation
Ottawa County Administrator Al Vanderberg announces the job will be posted to begin the search for a replacement director following the resignation of Thomas. Vanderberg notes Thomas earned recognition in 2016 as a Professional Emergency Manager of the Year nominee and says the county supports her future endeavors.
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Shop With A Sheriff Helps Ottawa County Kids At Target
Officers from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and Grand Haven Township Fire and Rescue assisted nearly 100 children from Grand Haven Public Schools at the Holland Target during the Shop With A Sheriff event on December 14. Sgt. Brent Converse praised the joyful atmosphere as deputies helped youngsters select presents for family members. This marks the third such event in Ottawa County this year.
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GOP backs sweeping tax overhaul to cut corporate rate
The Associated Press reports Republicans unveiled a 1,097 page bill slashing the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and promising broader relief for big business as they push a $1.5 trillion reform through Congress before year end. House Speaker Paul Ryan hailed the move as historic while acknowledging negotiations over other tax cuts.
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Michigan cops link DNA delay to Skelton brothers case
State police say Montana remains involving three children will delay DNA testing to connect with the 2010 disappearance of Michigan brothers Andrew Alexander and Tanner Skelton. Detectives emphasize no known link between the cases as backlog slows results.
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