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Holland is officially a HeartSafe Community
HOLLAND — After years of hard work, Holland has officially become a HeartSafe Community. The designation comes from a national preparedness program that measures 13 criteria — each of which demonstrates a community’s commitment to improving sudden cardiac arrest outcomes and saving lives. Those requirements include establishing...
Sanitary sewer project to close Ottawa County road for weeks
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Construction crews will start a nearly two-month road project after the busy holiday weekend that might cause disruptions for motorists. Starting Tuesday, May 28, the Ottawa County Road Commission will begin sanitary sewer installation along 56th Avenue in Allendale Township. If you purchase a product...
Report: Mental health 'critical' concern in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY — Mental health and affordable housing are among the primary concerns of Ottawa County residents, healthcare providers and key stakeholders, according to a recent report. Results of the latest Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment were released Wednesday, May 22. The survey is conducted every three years...
Ottawa County pay board members regret inability to hike pay for commissioners after glitch
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Members of an independent pay board voiced regret Thursday after a glitch derailed their plan to raise pay for Ottawa County commissioners. The Ottawa County Officers Compensation Commission met Thursday, May 23, in a special session after it was determined that decisions made in April were not valid.
Ottawa County sales prices slightly down in February
OTTAWA COUNTY — Newly released data from Realtor.com shows potential buyers and sellers in Ottawa County saw homes sell for less in February than the previous month's median sales price of $339,000. The median home sold for $335,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the...
Here's our list of Memorial Day events in the Holland area
HOLLAND — Memorial Day has finally arrived. It's a time for reflection and gratitude, and also a much-needed long weekend to relax and spend time with family. In addition to the upcoming openings of Ottawa Beach General Store and Reservoir near Holland State Park, there are events happening near Holland this weekend, including:
Michigan Has 2 of the Most Picturesque Small Towns in America
A publication recently placed these two small, gorgeous Michigan towns on the 'Most Picturesque Small Towns in America' list. NC Travel Guides published their list of the 120 most beautiful small towns using the following factors,. Our team compared 500 small towns. To determine which are the most picturesque, we...
Spongy moths return to West Michigan cities
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Throughout West Michigan there has been an increased sighting of spongy moths in and around people's homes. Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths and renamed in recent years, appear around this time every year. However, one Allegan County resident said that this year the moths have completely taken over the outside of her home.
See bird’s-eye view of Saugatuck roundabout construction
SAUGATUCK, MI – Saugatuck businesses in a heavy construction area continue to let the public know that they remain open. The Allegan County Road Commission is constructing a new roundabout at the intersection of Blue Star Highway and Old Allegan Road in Saugatuck. Construction is expected continue until late July.
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