Ottawa County HUD grant funds fight homelessness
Ottawa County receives 1.2 million dollars from the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development to support homeless and housing service programs. Funds go to permanent supportive housing rapid re housing and supportive services through local outlets including Women in Transition Good Samaritan Ministries and the Lakeshore Housing Alliance. Greater Ottawa County United Way will supervise the effort with Hillary Hovinga noting annual grants and Lyn Raymond highlighting the programs serving about 600 consumers yearly.
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West Ottawa earns finance award for third straight year
West Ottawa Public Schools received a certificate of excellence in financial reporting from the ASBO International for the third consecutive year. The district was among 22 Michigan districts and 553 nationwide to earn the honor, reflecting prudent use of taxpayer dollars and strong financial reporting practices. Assistant Superintendent Jim English stated the district remains committed to funding classroom resources while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
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Holland residents discuss sustainable policing talk at library
Holland residents gathered at Herrick District Library for a Living Sustainably Along the Lakeshore lecture featuring HPD Sgt. Larry Matzen. He described community policing efforts including four community officers, a school resource officer, and outreach programs such as Junior Police Academy and Citizens Police Academy. He stressed positive interactions, bilingual communications, and the ice cream powered Polar Patrol. The session noted resource limits for body cameras and invited residents to future events, with contact lines provided and a March seed planting talk announced.
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