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Thousands of visitors caused Ottawa County primary election results website to crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A large influx of visitors who were tuning into several high-stakes local races during the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary election caused a West Michigan county clerk’s website to crash as people were eagerly waiting for results on Election Night. The Ottawa County Clerk’s Office...
Teen Girl Injured in Late-Night Boat Crash at Holland's South Pier, Authorities Investigating Cause
A teenaged girl suffered serious injuries after a boat she was aboard crashed into Holland's South Pier yesterday, authorities report. Ottawa County Deputies confirm to WZZM 13 that the incident happened at approximately 10:15 p.m., involving a 26-foot boat operated by a 69-year-old Holland man, carrying three passengers — women aged 18, 19, and 22 — at the time of the crash.
Giant Slip N’ Slide, foam party returning to West Michigan park
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - What is a better way to end the last days of summer than speeding down a giant slip-and-slide at torpedo speed? Nothing. That’s why an annual community-wide event is back for another round of four hundred feet of fun. The 11th annual Slip N’ Slide is Saturday, Aug. 17 at Rosewood Park in Jenison. Initially created by longtime residents, the event is now run by Never the Same, a national youth ministry organization all proceeds benefit.
Michigan woman, 25, wins $300,000 after receiving scratch off lottery ticket as a gift
(CBS DETROIT) - A 25-year-old Michigan woman was shocked after she won $300,000 from a scratch off lottery ticket she received as a gift from her uncle, officials said. The Ottawa County woman, who decided to stay anonymous, was gifted an Emerald Green Wild Time ticket that was purchased at Lincolnshire P/S & Deli at 1110 Lincoln Ave. in Holland. "My uncle bought the ticket for me as a gift, and we sat down and scratched it together," said the player. "When I revealed a $300,000 prize, my first thought was: 'Is this fake?' I was immediately overwhelmed because I've never had this amount of money before! I am still in shock and trying to take it all in." She recently claimed her prize and plans to invest her winnings. Each $5 Emerald Green Wild Time ticket gives people the chance to win prizes from $5 to $300,000. Since the game launched in December 2022, players have won more than $39 million.
Niece thinks uncle’s gift of winning Michigan lottery ticket is prank. ‘Is this fake?’
A 25-year-old woman sat down with her uncle to scratch off the Michigan lottery ticket he gifted her. As she uncovered the ticket’s numbers, she started to question its authenticity. “Is this fake?” the Ottawa County woman first thought to herself when she saw the prize. Her uncle...
Teen seriously injured when boat crashes into Lake Michigan pier
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A woman suffered serious injuries late Wednesday, Aug. 14, when the boat she was riding in struck the south pier on Lake Michigan near Holland State Park. The woman, 18, was thrown into the water and rocks on the channel side of the pier and...
Woman seriously injured in boat crash near Holland South Pier
HOLLAND, Mich. — An 18-year-old Holland woman was seriously hurt after the boat she was riding on crashed into Holland's South Pier Wednesday night, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened at about 10:16 p.m. Allegan County:Motorcyclist seriously injured after hitting deer in Allegan County. Allegedly,...
25-year-old Michigan woman gets lottery ticket as gift, wins $300,000
HOLLAND, Mich. – A 25-year-old Michigan woman received a lottery ticket as a gift and ended up winning $300,000. The winning Emerald Green Wild Time ticket was bought at Lincolnshire P/S & Deli on Lincoln Avenue in Holland, Michigan. A 25-year-old Ottawa County woman received the ticket as a...
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