An opportunity is coming up for local residents to have low level crimes cleared from their record.
Residents of Ottawa County who have low level criminal convictions will have an opportunity to have those crimes expunged from their record. The Ottawa County Public Defender office will hold an expungement day on April 29th, from noon to 4pm at the Grand Haven courthouse. Residents should not expect to have their record cleared that day, but will begin the process to see if they are eligible.
07/07/25 - Relief Agencies Work to Provide Disaster Relief
Multiple agencies are responding to the Texas flood disaster. If you'd like to help, we've provided links to those agencies.
07/01/20225 - Festivals, Parades, and Fireworks are scheduled this week to celebrate independence.
July 4th celebrations around West Michigan are starting earlier this year. Here are some of the events taking place starting this week.
06/30/25 - Kent County Man Drowns in Wabassis Lake; Sheriffs Remind Residents of Boating Safety
A local man appears to have gone swimming, but never resurfaced. Sheriffs are reminding residents to be safety conscious.
03/25/25 - Habitat Kent County Plans Major Housing Project
The organization announces a massive goal of more affordable and available housing in Kent County.
Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
PSALM 32:1-2 NLT