Jan. 22: Grand Rapids Township Hall at 1836 East Beltline Ave. NE from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23: Kent District Library Wisner Center at 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE from 6 to 8 p.m.

Kent County Sheriff Larry Stelma is blaming “political gamesmanship” for his decision to seek re-election after sending out an email Monday stating that he planned to retire.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County has named its new sheriff. Undersheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young will take over as head of the sheriff’s department starting November 1 to fill the term of ...