Concerns about Van Essen mar appointment of new Ottawa County Interim Gary Rosema
Returning commissioners Joe Moss, Sylvia Rhodea and Allison Miedema voiced concerns that Rosema would re-hire former corporation council Doug Van Essen.
Former longtime sheriff appointed interim Ottawa County administrator in split vote
Ottawa County commissioners have appointed a former longtime sheriff as the county’s latest interim administrator in a split vote. The vote for Gary Rosema accentuated the noticeable division between five new commissioners elected in November and four commissioners tied to the ultra-conservative political platform Ottawa Impact.
Ottawa County appoints 3rd interim administrator in 6 months
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners got into a heated debate Tuesday morning as they looked to the future. Former Ottawa County Sheriff Gary Rosema was selected as interim county administrator with a 7-4 vote.
Ottawa County board picks former sheriff as interim county administrator
WEST OLIVE, Mich. (WOOD) — The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners has selected the new interim county administrator. In a 7 to 4 vote on Tuesday, commissioners selected former Ottawa County Sheriff Gary Rosema as interim county administrator.
Ottawa County Appoints Ex-Sheriff Gary Rosema as Interim Administrator Amidst Political Shift
Former Sheriff Gary Rosema was appointed as interim county administrator by Ottawa County Board of Commissioners with a 7 to 4 vote amidst political shifts.
5 things to know about Gary Rosema, nominee for Ottawa County interim administrator
Ottawa County commissioners could vote Tuesday, Jan. 7, on whether to appoint Gary Rosema, a former Ottawa County sheriff, to the vacant interim administrator's role.
Ottawa County appoints new interim administrator amid contentious second meeting for new commission
As the board chose a former longtime county sheriff to fill the post, ideological friction amongst the new commission was palpable.
Ottawa County: Four criminal trials coming in the first four months of 2025
The jury trial for Mark Dykema has been scheduled for March 18, 2025. Dykema, 39, is accused of attempting to photograph or videotape up a woman's skirt, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Dykema was arraigned in September 2024 in 58th District Court before Judge Juanita Bocanegra. His bond was set at $10,000 and posted.
Avian influenza found at Ottawa County poultry facilities. What we know
Officials find dangerous virus for first time in 2025 at pair of commercial poultry facilities. All birds will be killed.
Teens caught, arrested during car theft spree in Ottawa County parking lot
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office shared a warning to the public, as they said this is another incident in what seems to be ...
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County commissioners squabble over committee appointments
For more than nine hours Tuesday, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners debated things like District 3 Commissioner Doug ...
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NEW CHAPTER for Ottawa County after 2 years of controversial leadership
Ottawa Impact (OI) commissioners, who no longer have a majority after two years, nominated Commissioner Joe Moss back as ...
Homes in Ottawa County sold for more in October
Newly released data from Realtor.com for October shows potential buyers and sellers in Ottawa County saw higher home sales prices than the previous month's median of $359,900. The median home sold for ...
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Sandusky and Ottawa counties under Level 1 Snow Emergency
Both Sandusky and Ottawa counties were put under Level 1 Snow Emergency status Monday morning. Icy conditions are reported ...
Property transfers: Ottawa County
The Ottawa County Auditor's Office recorded the following property transfers between Dec. 30 and Jan. 3. 4025 North Ohio 590, ...
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Ottawa County deputies warn drivers after recent theft from vehicles
Around 3 a.m. Monday, deputies were called to the area of Riley Street and 136th Avenue in Holland Township for reports of ...