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CMH interim director plans to 'set the stage' for next leader
OTTAWA COUNTY — As he returns to lead Ottawa County Community Mental Health in an interim role, Michael Brashears is looking to set the organization up for future success. Brashears, who spent nearly seven years as executive director of CMHOC, started his tenure as interim executive director Tuesday, May 21. He provided a department report to the health and human services committee of the Ottawa County Board and shared his goals. ...
Over 1,500 people volunteered across West Michigan last Wednesday
HOLLAND — Waves of blue Community Impact Day shirts fanned out across West Michigan on Wednesday, May 15, as 1,522 volunteers tackled projects at 70 sites in Holland, Fennville, Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities. It was the third annual Community Impact Day, a project that's continued to grow...
Laketown Parks Commission approves five-year goals
LAKETOWN TWP. — The future of parks in Laketown Township is coming into focus, with the approval of a five-year master plan. Laketown’s Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the plan Wednesday, May 15. It will now go before the Board of Trustees for final approval. The board next meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. ...
Three local parks projects included in proposed state budget
LANSING — Funding for three local parks projects is included in the recommended budget for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025. Senate Bill 817, passed by the Michigan Senate on May 2 and the Michigan House of Representatives May 8, includes more than $27 million in funding for 53 park projects across the state through the DNR Trust Fund. ...
Jenison holds annual Memorial Day parade despite rain
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Jenison held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony honoring veterans Monday, May 27. The parade began at 9 a.m. at Baldwin Street and 20th Avenue and traveled along Baldwin Street to Cottonwood Drive. After the parade, there was a ceremony at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Well...
This and That: Voter turnout, Tulip Time, renaming schools
Congrats to the citizens of Ottawa County, who learned the Keystone Cops majority group of commissioners was reduced by one after Lucy Ebels, an Ottawa Impact member, was replaced by a newly elected representative, . He won by a 20-point spread. That’s the good news. Let us hope Ebel’s ouster is a bellwether for the rest of the group in November.
Road expansions needed for factory projects in Holland and Midland
(The Center Square) – The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded two grant packages to help in road repairs necessary for semiconductor factory expansion and increased traffic in both Holland and Midland. The MDOT Economic Development Fund grant program will be used for road expansions and resurfacing for the city of Holland and the Saginaw Valley Road Commission. Road improvements are expected to help with the new LG Energy Solution and Corning, Inc. manufacturing factories. ...
Michigan May Have to Say Goodbye to a Popular Restaurant Chain
Are we about to lose another chain of restaurants?. I have always enjoyed Applebee's. It's been a great place. The food is always good, good prices, a very friendly place, and the drinks are great! But the restaurant business has had it tough lately and the corporate owners have decided to shut down some locations around the country.
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