Ottawa County
Recent News About Ottawa County
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Women outnumbered men in Ottawa County in 2021
Of the 293,713 people living in Ottawa County, Michigan in 2021, 50.3% (147,809) were women and 49.7% (145,904) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Holland Reporter.
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Boards Committee Meetings
On Tuesday, March 21, Health & Human Services (9AM), the Talent & Recruitment (10AM), and the Board Rules (11AM) Committees will meet.
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Michigan Food and Ag Month
Join us as we celebrate Michigan Food and Ag Month by highlighting the diversity of products grown and processed right here in West Michigan!
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Active Shooter Events Class
Would you know what to do in the case of an active shooter?
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Shady Side Farm
"I am so glad to see this program taking off." - Mike Bronkema, Shady Side Farm
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Attention Farmers - This upcoming training is for you
On-farm solar electricity production provides reliable power and can significantly reduce electricity expenses over time.
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Scam Alert!
Scam Alert: The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has become aware of numerous phone calls that have been placed to citizens on January 9-10.
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Ottawa County Board Approves ARPA Proposals
After a thorough selection and review process, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners has approved a number of major initiatives funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
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Ottawa County Board of Commissioners as they'll consider more ARPA proposals on November 22
A busy meeting ahead for the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners as they'll consider more ARPA proposals on November 22.
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Public Observatory and an Astronomy Open House on October 8
Attention stargazers: Join us for the grand opening of the Public Observatory and an Astronomy Open House on October 8 from 7-9 pm at Hemlock Crossing County Park.
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Miles of Smiles
The Miles of Smiles program, operated by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health, provides critical dental services to qualifying children
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2022 Diversity Forum on October 27
Registration for the 2022 Diversity Forum is now open.
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Active Shooter Events Class
Would you know what to do in the case of an active shooter?
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Take the Survey
We are seeking community input on (American Rescue Plan Act) ARPA spending.
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Need to report a streetlight outage
If you notice that a streetlight is out, please contact the energy service provider in your neighborhood.
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Step it Up!
Ottawa County Parks and Recreation and OC Department of Public Health are teaming up to offer Step it Up!
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The Farmland & Water Quality Conservation Initiative is here to help!
Have cost or technical concerns kept your West Michigan municipality or business from investing in conservation practices?
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Real Food Can Connect Us
Real food can be delicious, affordable, simple and a CONNECTION!
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THANK YOU who participated for Walk for Warmth last Saturday
THANK YOU to everyone who participated, donated and volunteered for Walk for Warmth last Saturday.
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Kent and Ottawa Counties and the City of Grand Rapids are holding virtual townhalls
Kent and Ottawa Counties and the City of Grand Rapids are holding virtual townhalls to gather input on the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.