Teen with gun arrested again after school lockdown
Davian Weston, 17, of Holland Township, faces charges of possession of a stolen firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and weapon in a weapon-free school zone after being arrested by school resource officers at West Ottawa High School on Sept 13. Police recovered a small caliber handgun. Weston had posted bond on Sept 14 and left the Ottawa County Jail, commenting “My bad” to a reporter.
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Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Mark Bennett
Area Media
Tireless Esther Van Slooten Retires From Port Sheldon Post
Esther Van Slooten, age 90, retires after more than four decades as Port Sheldon Township treasurer, elected 12 times. She began her campaign in 1972 amid local controversy and says election results brought excitement to a small township with big political energy.
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Port Sheldon Township
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Michigan lawmakers bypass ballot by approving wage and sick leave plans
Detroit area server Tracy Pease led a ballot effort for a minimum and tipped wage hike and paid sick leave. The GOP legislature passed both measures, enabling action in a lame duck session and avoiding voter approval, angering organizers who sought a public vote.
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Holland Township budget slated for vote on 2019 plan
Holland Township trustees will vote September 20 on the proposed 2019 budget and 4.86 millage rate after a public hearing. The $32 million budget allocates $18.75 million for government operations and $14.15 million for water and sewer. A new $10 million public safety building is planned on James Street north of 120th Ave. Water and sewer rates are proposed to rise about 3 percent.
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