The dry wells, not more than 15 miles from Lake Michigan, one of the largest bodies of fresh water on the planet, were the first alarm bells for Ottawa County. It happened a ... accelerating natural ...

But many chapters of Michigan’s rich history predate statehood. The state’s journey to the union is a fascinating story all on its own. It features ... the Odawa (Ottawa) and the Potawatomi.

Happy birthday, Michigan! The Mitten State was granted statehood on Jan. 26, 1837 — 188 years ago today. But many chapters of Michigan’s rich history predates statehood.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- After going without a permanent administrator for nearly a year, Ottawa County commissioners could hire a candidate search firm in March. Ottawa County Interim Administrator ...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - For the second time in roughly 30 years, oil wells leaking into a Michigan lake have been plugged, according to the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

According to county documents, 12% or $4,660,089, of this year's commission budget will go toward road improvements.

A pair of abandoned oil wells that were leaking into a lake at an Ottawa County park have been cleaned ... The completed work wasn't announced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great ...

OTTAWA COUNTY — The Ottawa County Road Commission has over 100 miles of road projects planned for 2025. According to county documents, 12% or $4,660,089, of this year's commission budget will go ...

GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two leaking oil wells from the 1940s have been plugged to prevent further oil spills into an Ottawa County lake. After responding to a kayaker's tip in April 2023 ...

OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — Quapaw Nation Marshal Service said the remains of a woman who went missing in 2019 were found in Ottawa County. On Jan. 31, the Quapaw Nation Marshal Service responded to ...