Ottawa County to recycle residents’ tires with grant
For the month of August, Ottawa County residents can rid themselves of discarded tires at little cost to them and help the environment at the same time.
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Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County
Good Samaritan Ministries has worked with landlords and tenants to help hundreds maintain housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. It takes work on both sides.
Turning sap to syrup makes spring the sweetest season of all
Making syrup from maple tree sap brings a sweet reward, but it takes a lot of work. Lakeshore syrup producers — large and small, young and old — are tapping trees, collecting sap, and boiling it down to just the right consistency. And they love it.
State program helps farmers practice environmental stewardship
The program helps growers care for their land, water, and the life it supports. Farms can earn certification by implementing environmentally friendly practices.
Free COVID-19 testing available as cases surge
State and county health departments are offering free coronavirus testing as concerns rise about a second wave of cases in Michigan. Health officials consider testing — along with wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and washing hands — as essential to slowing the spread of the virus.
Foundation raising money to expand, improve Ottawa County parks
The Ottawa County Parks Foundation is coming alongside the county parks system to advance the Grand River Greenway. The project would connect communities and protect thousands of acres of natural lands.
