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Water main work in an Ottawa County township to close road for months
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Construction crews are days away from beginning a water main project in Grand Haven Township that will keep one road closed through November. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 26, the Ottawa County Road Commission announced. On Monday, workers will start installing...
Ottawa County’s next top prosecutor will be first-ever woman at the helm
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – There’s a bit of history in the making happening at the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office. Sarah Matwiejczyk will officially become the county’s next prosecutor in January after winning the August primary election. She does not have a Democratic challenger in the November general election.
190 mixed-income housing units being developed in Holland
Located on nearly 24 acres at 275 E. Lakewood Blvd. in Holland, Lakewood Place Apartment Village has broken ground. The 190-unit project, led by Geerlings Development Company and KJK Real Estate Management, is one of the largest mixed-income housing developments in the area. This $40 million venture will be completed in phases between April 2025 and 2026.
Holland’s Eighth Street among cleanest in US
HOLLAND, MI -- Downtown Holland’s main drag earned a top honor as one of the most pristine streets in the country, according to a recent survey. Eighth Street, the heart of downtown Holland and its famous Tulip Time festival, ranked No. 12 on Waste Removal’s Top 100 Cleanest Streets in America survey.
Former mayor accuses resident of buying seat on planning commission
Aug. 23—FERRYSBURG — During Monday night's City Council meeting, former mayor Rebecca Hopp accused Councilmember William Montgomery of accepting money from a Planning Commission member. "My concern tonight is for full transparency of the councilmembers' actions and their failure to abide by state laws," said Hopp. "Montgomery did not disclose to the public that Regina Sjoberg had loaned him ...
Restoring the Grand River rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – After 15 years of planning and delays, work is underway in the Grand River to restore the rapids. The whitewater rapids, which the city was named for, went away in the late 1800s and early 1900s after dams were put in place. The city announced...
Grand Haven City Council to fill vacancy left by resignation
Each candidate was asked to make their case. Bissel program manager Steve Skodack was an unsuccessful candidate for council in 2023. “I feel like I bring a commonsense approach to all of my problem solving. I am a problem solver.”. Zeeland property tax assessor Ryan Galligan. “I think I am...
Everything you need to know about the Allegan County Fair
ALLEGAN COUNTY — The Allegan County Fair will soon return with a week-long run of fun, food and entertainment. The fair runs Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6-14, at the Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive. Gates open daily at 8 a.m. and at 1 p.m. on the first Friday. How much are tickets to...
Longtime commissioner Tom Jessup appointed to rejoin Allegan County Board
ALLEGAN COUNTY — Allegan County Commissioners chose a familiar face to join them at the board table for the remainder of the calendar year. The board held a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 21, to interview candidates and appoint someone to serve as District 3 commissioner until 2025. It's the completion of a term...
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