Fennville commissioner criticized for inflammatory posts
Fennville city commissioner Shawn Machan faces backlash after posting Islamophobic and anti liberal remarks on Facebook. Residents and commenters denounced his language as unrepresentative of the city as debates tied to national politics surround the Trump Tlaib dispute.
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Cowboys and Cowgirls Shine at Ottawa County Fair Rodeo
The Ottawa County Fair hosts a Super Kicker Rodeo with bull riding barrel racing and team roping drawing visitors from Michigan and as far as Brisbane Australia. Local riders like Karleena Vanhoutan and Sarah VanPolen discuss horse and rider dynamics while fans await eight seconds on the bull and a day of family events including concerts and a petting zoo.
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Ottawa County tops Michigan for June jobless rate
June unemployment rose across Michigan with Ottawa County posting the state's lowest rate at 3.2 percent. The state average climbed to 4.4 percent as Genesee County fell slightly. Kent and Allegan counties also stayed low, while the Grand Rapids Wyoming area registered 3.3 percent. Regional rates rose 0.1 to 0.8 points as seasonal hiring continued.
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