Commission approves $1,500 for Project Graduation event
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted to award $1,500 to Project Graduation to fund an all‑night supervised event for graduating students. The money comes from a county account replenished partly by liquor‑tax revenue.
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Jamie Rice, speaking on behalf of Project Graduation 2026, asked commissioners for financial help to fund an all‑night post‑graduation event that runs roughly 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Rice said the program uses supervised activities, tickets and drawings to keep students engaged and safe through the night. "Jamie Rice, me and Jessica are here on behalf of the 2026 project grad," she said when introducing the request.
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