Saugatuck
GOVERNMENT
Township ZBA Grants Coastal Alliance Standing!
The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance celebrates Saugatuck Township’s Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision to grant the Alliance standing to challenge the special approval use marina permit the Township issued to NorthShore of Saugatuck in 2017. Today’s ZBA decision is part of a years-long lawsuit with Saugatuck Township over...
There’s a Jail Museum in This Michigan Town That Will Seriously Creep you Out
I love the weird, the strange, and all the spooky things that Michigan has to offer, ESPECIALLY when it has some historical value to it. Case and point, a Jail Museum in Allegan that the Michigan Family Destinations Guide claims will "give you goosebumps." It takes a lot to make...
Venetian Fest brings back boom!
To arms, legs and hearts: The Venetian Fest is coming!. The community’s annual celebration of life on our waterways arrives this weekend starting with a dance party Friday, July 26 in Saugatuck’s Coghlin Park; continues Saturday with an afternoon dinghy poker run, that night with a lit, decorated boat parade and fireworks just after sunset.
City taps Thompson as new planning/zoning head
Saugatuck has appointed South Haven planning and zoning assistant Luke Thompson as its new city. As planning and zoning director, Thompson fills a post city manager Ryan Cummins has doubled in since replacing former manager Ryan Heise, who resigned March 4 after an unexplained three-week absence. Thompson, who lives in...
FEMA denies disaster relief for Southwest Michigan after May 7 tornadoes
PORTAGE, MI – Federal officials have rejected Michigan’s request for federal assistance to help local communities recover from damaging tornadoes and storms that tore through Southwest Michigan on May 7. In a July 23 letter, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for...
MDOT starts three new road repair projects this week
(The Center Square) – Road projects in three southern counties started this week, as the Michigan Department of Transportation looks to maximize work during the warmer months. A portion of I-196 in Allegan County is getting resurfaced, M-553 in Marquette County is getting resealed and I-75 in Oakland County is will have concrete patched. The closures are a part of a broader $20.1 million in road repairs. In Allegan, $3...
Third Eye Blind coming to county fair in Southwest Michigan
ALLEGAN, MI – Another big name in the music industry is set to perform at this year’s Allegan County Fair. Announced Tuesday, July 23, the lineup for the Sept. 7 concert includes Of Mice & Men opening for Third Eye Blind and Theory of a Deadman. The Sept....
West Nile virus detected in Ottawa County mosquito
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito in the Holland area during monitoring by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. The virus has not been found in humans this year in Ottawa County. The virus was found during summer monitoring in the southwest...
Audit shows Laktown in solid shape
Laketown Township is in solid financial shape, per its recently-completed audit. Siegfried Crandall principal accountant Joshua Gabrielse presented the 2023-24 fiscal year audit to the township board Wednesday, July 10. Highlights:. • Laketown’s total net position rose by $486,095 (6 percent) as a result of the year’s activity;
Holland Township's community center on schedule for spring 2025 opening
HOLLAND TWP. — Construction on Holland Township’s nearly $15 million community center is making progress and remains on schedule to open in the late spring opening of 2025. The project officially kicked off in November at The Shops at Westshore in the former Younkers space. According to Township Manager Steve Bulthuis, construction on the elevated track is underway and crews are now preparing to work on the basketball and volleyball court along with six pickleball courts. ...
30 people are vying to serve Ottawa County; meet the District 4 commission candidates
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Two years ago voters in Ottawa County dramatically changed the makeup of the Board of Commissioners, with a majority of the seats going to candidates back by the group named Ottawa Impact. Since 2023, the board has taken a number of actions that have drawn criticism from inside and outside the county. Now voters will decide who can run for four-year terms on the Board of Commissioners. With more than 30 people in the running, many sitting commissioners face a challenger in the August 2024 primary election.
Holland City Council to be Briefed by Three Entities on Wednesday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 23, 2024) – It’s update Wednesday for the Holland City Council. During the 6 PM study session, the members of the Tulip City’s governing panel are expected to get an annual report from the business promotion group Lakeshore Advantage, along with presentations and reports from Herrick District Library and the West Michigan Regional Airport Authority.
Ottawa Co. Board to Meet Tonight
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 23, 2024) – It has the look of a straight forward, drama-less biweekly business meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening. On the consent agenda is the appointment of 11 seats on the county’s Materials Management Planning Committee, with the...
The Wonderfully Weird Museum In Michigan Where You’ll Find Unique True Crime Memorabilia
Discover a wonderfully weird place where true crime aficionados and history buffs alike will find their curiosity piqued. This unique Michigan museum offers an intriguing collection that delves into the darker side of human nature. Located in Allegan, Museum Obscura houses an array of true crime memorabilia that can’t be...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.