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We've learned Ottawa County's Board of Commissioners could undo a major change instituted by the previous board during their first day in office.
In 2025, The Sentinel is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers ...
Elections Voters reject levy to fund Marblehead police, department's future uncertain Contested court seat, village and township safety funding were up to Ottawa County voters on the ballot Tuesday.
Over 50,000 Ottawa County residents cast ballots with 21.5% turnout, approving eight millage proposals but rejecting a bond proposal in Michigan's elections.
1.2 million Michigan voters cast their ballots early and in-person. In Kent County, more than 96,000 voters cast early in-person ballots, according to County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons.
To see your sample ballot, go to the elections website for your area and enter your address. The Michigan Secretary of State offers a look at your ballot as well.
Here's how Michigan voters can see their sample ballots for the 2024 general election.
LANSING — More than half a million people have cast ballots in person since Saturday, the first statewide day of early voting, according to the latest numbers from the Michigan Secretary of State.
With the security of absentee ballots questioned by some, particularly after record absentee turnout in Michigan during the 2020 presidential election, clerks are assuring voters that they check ca… ...
Absentee ballots started going out across the state on Sept. 26 ahead of the presidential election in November.
Ottawa County, Michigan — Late summer on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan is a slice of serenity, unless you're discussing elections. Then, forget the smooth sailing.
Local News 2 northwest Ohio counties could predict 2024 presidential election Both Ottawa and Wood counties have voted in favor of the winning president since 1980, except for 2020.