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Apr 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planned burns aim to help Ottawa County parks thrive

Ottawa County parks will see controlled fires over three days next month as part of efforts to keep natural areas healthy. Teams will burn small sections at three parks from May 1 to 3, but only if weather conditions cooperate. If winds are too strong or humidity too low, the work gets postponed. Th

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Apr 10 2026HEALTH

Ottawa joins growing list of places banning kratom sales

Ottawa just became the latest city to stop shops from selling kratom, a plant that comes from Southeast Asia. The city council made the call official in early April after seeing how people sometimes misuse it. Officials worry that unchecked sales could put residents at risk since the substance isn’t

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Oct 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Hangouts: How Concerts Have Changed

Concerts have always been a special place where artists and fans connect. In the past, performers would often invite fans on stage for a quick moment in the spotlight. This made fans feel special and part of the show. Artists like Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani were known for these interactions

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