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Darren discussed these topics:President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to debates.Slovakia's prime minister was shot in an assassination attempt.Trump said that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) was "having a bad week" in regards to her admitting to intentionally killing a dog in her book.Will Michigan voters be energized to vote in the August primary and the November general elections? Recall elections in two Michigan counties may tell the tale.Michael Cohen takes the stand in the Donald Trump hush money trial.And the stock markets continue to climb. So much for Republicans claiming Bidenomics is killing the country.Hammer Time: Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made anti-LGBTQ and anti-woman remarks during a commencement speech at Benedictine College.Hammer Time: Gannett Newspapers fired Holland Sentinel reporter Sarah Leach under dubious circumstances.
Darren discussed these topics:Election Day 2023 was good for Democrats as Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is re-elected in a landslide, abortion rights are enshrined in the Ohio State Constitution, and Democrats gain control of Virginia's legislature.Can the latest wins translate to continued wins in 2024?The latest on the Israeli-Palestinian War.Donald Trump was combative during his testimony in his New York trial.The Patmos Library in Jamestown Township, Michigan finally passed an operating millage after conservatives objected to LGBTQ+ content on the library's shelves.And in a shocking update to the hearing to fire Ottawa County Health Director Adeline Hambley, the Holland Sentinel reported that the county has approved paying her $4 Million in exchange for her resignation and the dropping of all lawsuits and disciplinary actions.Hammer Time: Over 20 Democratic Representatives in the U.S. House voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) over her comments about the Israeli-Palestinian war.
Topics discussed in this episode include:Darren is joined by Jack Prince to talk about Michigan State University suspending head football coach Mel Tucker after a Title IX investigation was brought to light by the media. Tucker is accused of sexually harassing a rape survivor he hired to educate his football players about preventing sexual assault. Tucker claimed the phone sex was consensual.Based on MSU's handling of Larry Nassar and now Mel Tucker, Jack wonders if there's a coverup culture at the university.The Holland Sentinel newspaper received heavily redacted emails in response to a FOIA request about pushback related to the hiring of Ottawa County, Michigan's new administrative aide.The high school football coach who won a Supreme Court case involving praying on the football field and got his job back, quit after one game.Grant, Michigan Public Schools entered into a new contract for a health center. In exchange, the health center must remove a mural depicting LGBTQ+ themes.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) directed a house panel to open impeachment inquiries into President Joe Biden.And North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un traveled to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin, presumably to hammer out an arms for food and technology deal.Hammer Time: Limousine liberal Bill Maher is against the Writers Guild of America strike.
  Slam the Gavel welcomes John Sullivan back to the podcast. He was last on the podcast January 2nd, 2023 Season 4, Episode 2 and 18. John is from Holland, Michigan with a story about CPS "workers," that have falsified court documents against him. However, court system employees in Holland, Michigan allowed this to happen and continue for well over a two-year investigation. He doesn't know where his children are.  It all began with the children's Mother and numerous CPS agencies from other counties that have ties in Michigan also. John was never living with the Mother nor where they ever married. Suddenly, John has CPS at his door the day they took the kids away from their Mother on May 20th, 2022.   This was the first time EVER KNOWING anything about the whole investigation about the children's Mother and the CPS "workers" tell John that his children were homeless and living in the streets with their Mother. John WAS NEVER contacted throughout any of this when they showed up on May 20th, 2022, saying they took the children and placed them in two Foster Care homes.    Now CPS has placed the same charges on him as the Mother and now John pays Child Support on his children that SHOULD BE with him in the first place.   The Child Support comes out John's Disability check every month and THEY TAKE HALF. He should have his children but is being railroaded by the system.  However, the same building that John was trying to get answers from when he started questioning these people is the same building that has been all over the news for transparency towards people of color in the community. The Ottawa County DHS office has come under fire and judge has sanctioned this court system due to lawyers that have been falsifying records for the people that work in the DHS office. The Ottawa Board of Commissioners that represent the DHS office have been fighting against one another because board members are coming out talking about transparency and racial issues. The building is funded by a far-rights group called Ottawa Impact, who provide all the funding. However, when board members spoke up about corruption and not being able to do their job in the community, then the lawsuits began.  We discussed an article written in The Holland Sentinel by Sarah Leach which explained how a judge granted Ottawa County's health officer a temporary restraining order, to prevent Ottawa Impact county commissioners from removing her from her position. There was much news coverage on this topic. John himself needs news coverage.  John NEEDS justice. He sees how corrupt the building is, the court system and the community and no one wants to talk about this. To Reach John Sullivan: js113656@gmail.comThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you. Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support
   Slam the Gavel welcomes John Sullivan back to the podcast. He was last on the podcast January 2nd, 2023 Season 4, Episode 2 and 18. John is from Holland, Michigan with a story about CPS "workers," that have falsified court documents against him. However, court system employees in Holland, Michigan allowed this to happen and continue for well over a two-year investigation. He doesn't know where his children are.  It all began with the children's Mother and numerous CPS agencies from other counties that have ties in Michigan also. John was never living with the Mother nor where they ever married. Suddenly, John has CPS at his door the day they took the kids away from their Mother on May 20th, 2022.   This was the first time EVER KNOWING anything about the whole investigation about the children's Mother and the CPS "workers" tell John that his children were homeless and living in the streets with their Mother. John WAS NEVER contacted throughout any of this when they showed up on May 20th, 2022, saying they took the children and placed them in two Foster Care homes.    Now CPS has placed the same charges on him as the Mother and now John pays Child Support on his children that SHOULD BE with him in the first place.   The Child Support comes out John's Disability check every month and THEY TAKE HALF. He should have his children but is being railroaded by the system.  However, the same building that John was trying to get answers from when he started questioning these people is the same building that has been all over the news for transparency towards people of color in the community. The Ottawa County DHS office has come under fire and judge has sanctioned this court system due to lawyers that have been falsifying records for the people that work in the DHS office. The Ottawa Board of Commissioners that represent the DHS office have been fighting against one another because board members are coming out talking about transparency and racial issues. The building is funded by a far-rights group called Ottawa Impact, who provide all the funding. However, when board members spoke up about corruption and not being able to do their job in the community, then the lawsuits began.  We discussed an article written in The Holland Sentinel by Sarah Leach which explained how a judge granted Ottawa County's health officer a temporary restraining order, to prevent Ottawa Impact county commissioners from removing her from her position. There was much news coverage on this topic. John himself needs news coverage.  John NEEDS justice. He sees how corrupt the building is, the court system and the community and no one wants to talk about this. To Reach John Sullivan: js113656@gmail.comThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you. Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/
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Ruth abandoned her love of art to pursue a life in the US Army, LA police officer, and collegiate softball coach, but has since returned to that first love. Her most recent work is on display in Saugatuck, soon to travel to Chicago. She offered to give back to her HS Alma Mater through an art workshop and was initially approved -- but a conservative new board then refused because of Ruth's background. Ruth quickly decided to speak up at the Board meeting and made a simple request: "Permanently withdraw my name from the Allendale High School Hall of Fame." SHOW LINKSRuth's Gallery "The Journal Project" at Saugatuck Center for the ArtsHolland Sentinel Article by Sarah LeachSupport the show
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy have three special guests this week. Just a week removed from a long-awaited national title, Hope seniors Kenedy Schoonveld, Olivia Voskuil and Sydney Muller join the podcast to speak about the journey that led up to cutting down the nets in PittsburghÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down both Hope men's and women's basketball teams earning MIAA Tournament titles as well as the first round of girls HS district basketballÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy discuss Hope's Kenedy Schoonveld and Olivia Voskuil winning the MIAA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards for the third and fourth time straight, respectively. Hope's Evan Thomas earned the MVP on the men's side.  The crew also breaks down some HS basketball action and looks forward to the girls district matchups next week
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy discuss all the latest in HS and local college sportsÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy discuss all the latest local HS sports newsÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy react to the Hope College women's basketball 61 game win streak coming to an end.Â
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down all the action in local sports this week Â
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy ring in the new year by discussing Michigan's College Football Playoff performance and also recap all seven local FBS players who participated in bowl games over the holiday season.Â
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down the latest local HS basketball newsÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addonda and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy discuss all things local and statewide sports including Zeeland native Jim Kaat making the MLB Hall of Fame and Michigan earning its first College Football Playoff berth.Â
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy recap Michigan's win over Ohio State and preview the local girls HS basketball seasonÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy recap GVSU's playoff win over Lindenwood, look ahead to Michigan/Ohio State this weekend and look back at local HS sportsÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down a busy week in Hope College athleticsÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down all the local sports news from the past week.Â
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy discuss the first round of the HS football playoffs and Michigan State's win over MichiganÂ
Holland Sentinel Sports Editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy discuss Week 8 of the high school football season, rivalry week, and the Grand Valley State-Ferris State football rivalry.
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy look ahead to this week's rivalry matchups throughout the area
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down all things in local prep and Hope College sports from last week.Â
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down the latest news in local prep and college sportsÂ
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy break down all the HS and college sports action from last week.Â
Holland Sentinel sports editor Dan D'Addona and assistant sports editor Will Kennedy discuss all things prep sports, Hope College and the Big Ten
The Holland Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Cassandra Lybrink discuss the case of Marlena Pavlos-Hackney who's ignoring state COVID-19 orders and keeping her restaurant open. Pavlos-Hackney pleaded her case Tuesday at a hearing to reinstate her food license. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Holland Sentinel's Audra Gamble and Cassandra Lybrink discuss the case of Marlena Pavlos-Hackney who's ignoring state COVID-19 orders and keeping her restaurant open. Pavlos-Hackney pleaded her case Tuesday at a hearing to reinstate her food license. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden met Tuesday, Sept. 29, for the first presidential debate this election cycle. The Sentinel crew offers their thoughts on the night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden met Tuesday, Sept. 29, for the first presidential debate this election cycle. The Sentinel crew offers their thoughts on the night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Managing Editor Audra Gamble and Reporter Arpan Lobo discuss the start of the Democratic National Convention. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Managing Editor Audra Gamble and Reporter Arpan Lobo discuss the start of the Democratic National Convention. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Sentinel's Managing Editor Audra Gamble and Reporter Arpan Lobo provide analysis of the Aug. 4 primary election and the upcoming November General Election. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Sentinel's Managing Editor Audra Gamble and Reporter Arpan Lobo provide analysis of the Aug. 4 primary election and the upcoming November General Election. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Holland Sentinel editors Brian Vernellis and Sarah Leach talk about major events that have happened during their careers as journalists. Everything from 9/11 to presidential elections to national football championships.
The Holland Sentinel sports crew breaks down how the coronavirus outbreak is changing the sports season for people locally and all around the world.Â
Holland Sentinel editor Sarah Leach, along with Managing Editor Audra Gamble and reporter Kate Carlson talk about the process of reporting on what started out as a local city commissioner who was called out for wearing a controversial shirt, but turned into much more.
Holland Sentinel reporters Arpan Lobo, Kate Carlson and Carolyn Muyskens talk about the recent candidate forum between Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer and local real estate attorney Nathan Bocks.Â
Dan D'Addona and Chris Zadorozny talk local high school basketball and swimming; Kirk Cousins' season with the Vikings, and the Red Wings growth.
Hamilton senior Kaleb Essink with @CoverHawkSports stops by The Sentinel to discuss the Michigan-Ohio State game, NCAA Division II football playoffs, and the Lions' Thanksgiving game.
Taylor Phillips and Tori Folkert with Hamilton volleyball stop by the The Sentinel to talk about their great season.
Dan D'Addona and Chris Zadorozny talk Hope College football and basketball, another disappointing effort by the Lions, and the state swimming finals.
The Sentinel's sports guys examine Holland native Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings' dominant performance over the Lions and make their picks for this weekend's high school football playoffs.
The Sentinel's Dan D'Addona and Chris Zadorozny discuss a busy week in sports with Hope College football and volleyball and high school football playoffs.Â
Homelessness across America presents many challenges for communities. How are they dealing with it? NewsCycle host Alicia Preston speaks with Erin Dietzer from the Holland Sentinel, Mark Patkintin of the Providence Journal and Bob Gaetjens with the Record Courier about homelessness in America and what communities are doing to combat this issue.Â
This week's topics: the upcoming high school football playoffs, Hamilton volleyball's conference title, and Michigan's win over Michigan State.Â
Cops reporter Audra Gamble, editor Sarah Leach, and digital director Brian Vernellis discuss the case of Davian Weston, who's charged with bringing a gun to West Ottawa High.Â
Dan D'Addona and Chris Zadorozny take a look at Week 2 of the high school football season and make their picks.
Football is back! How do Holland-area high school teams look? Who are some of the best players in Ottawa and Allegan counties? Dan D'Addona and Chris Zadorozny talk football.
The Sentinel's Sydney Smith, Sarah Leach, and Brian Vernellis discuss the next steps in the Civic Center development project.
Sentinel intern and Central Michigan student Melissa Frick talks about her summer in the newsroom, what she learned from her experience, and how college students get their news.Â
The Sentinel sports guys talk a wide range of topics: All-Star Game, Tigers, Cubs, Whitecaps, Luke Witkowski and Kirk Cousins, Grand Rapids FC, World Cup, and Wimbledon.
Tigers, Cubs, and Whitecaps are the topic du jour for The Sentinel's sports guys — Dan D'Addona & Chris Zadorozny.
The Sentinel's Sydney Smith discusses her story regarding a survey by a local ministry aimed at identifying affordable housing in Ottawa County.
Sentinel editor Sarah Leach and digital director Brian Vernellis discuss the importance of investigative journalism, in light of Indianapolis Star reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski's panel on the Larry Nassar story at Grand Valley State.Â
The Sentinel sports guys talk some March Madness, analyzing the two local high school basketball teams remaining in the MHSAA postseason and discuss their brackets for the NCAA Tournament.
Education reporter Erin Dietzer discusses her story in Wednesday's Sentinel about Holland Public Schools restructuring its schools and programs
Sentinel reporters Audra Gamble & Jake Allen discuss their three-part series examining Ottawa County's Community Mental Health system, its challenges, and its future.
Hope men have a chance to win the MIAA with a win over Olivet Wednesday. Plus, Sentinel assistant sports editor Chris Zadorozny talks Hamilton wrestling and pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training.
The city of Holland and Holland Township are taking different approaches in their searches for a city and township manager, respectively. Sentinel municipal government reporter Sydney Smith details their searches.Â
The MIAA season is winding down, how are the Hope men and women basketball teams doing down the stretch?
Hope and Calvin square off again Saturday. Hear The Sentinel's analysis of the game as well as Hope women's and high school sports action.
Chris and Dan analyze the big wins for Hope College over rival Calvin College last week and a look ahead to the high school basketball schedule picking up.
One of the best rivalries in college basketball — Hope vs. Calvin — is this week. The Sentinel's Chris Zadorozny and Brian Vernellis analyze Wednesday's mens game and Saturday's womens game.Â
Cops reporter Audra Gamble discusses the murder trial of Aaron Young. Â
Tigers greats Jack Morris and Alan Trammell are in the Hall of Fame, what does sports editor Dan D'Addona think? Also, we talk high school and Hope College basketball.
With its historic landmark designation hanging in the balance, what's the future of Holland's greenhouse adjacent to Evergreen Commons? Â
Dozens of women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct again men in powerful position across America. Is America in the midst of an awakening? Alicia talks with Editors, Publishers, and reporters from Alabama, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio discussing the local reaction to the allegations being brought forth with Al Franken, Roy Moore, John Conyers, and state level officials in Ohio. Guests: Drew Taylor - Reporter from Tuscaloosa News, Alabama Lisa Drafall - Senior Group Publisher of Minnesota and North Dakota Sarah Leach - Editor and Chief from The Holland Sentinel, Michigan Jim Siegel - Statehouse Reporter from the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio
Editor Sarah Leach, reporter Sydney Smith, and digital director Brian Vernellis discuss the affordable housing issue in Allegan and Ottawa counties. Â
"From the Newsroom" is joined by special guests Mark Bauerlein of Emory University and Jeffrey Polet of Hope College to discuss their panel discussion at Hope on President Trump and his effect on American democracy. Â
We discuss the difficulty in getting answers & responses from Holland and Zeeland political candidates during the recent election cycle, and what role The Sentinel plays as a source of information.
Government reporter Sydney Smith, editor Sarah Leach, and digital director Brian Vernellis discuss the candidates for election on Nov. 7 in Holland.
The Sentinel sports staff talks Dan's column regarding the Holland High cheerleaders kneeling during the national anthem, a wrap-up of Michigan State's win over Michigan, a preview of Hope's Homecoming game, and Week 8 picks for high school football.
Dan D'Addona and Chris Zadorozny talk their three fall sports teams & athletes to watch as well as make their Week 5 high school football picks.