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Holland mother remembers her 'vivacious' daughter
HOLLAND, Mich. — When it came to her life, Laura Zuidema says her daughter Cassandra Casares loved every minute of hers. She says her daughter loved to travel, take care of her kids, and protect those who she cared deeply for. “She's very vivacious, and very outgoing. And she's...
New approach to mental health: 24/7 behavioral health center opening in GR
Families struggling with mental health issues will soon have a new option for treatment, as Network 180 and Trinity Health Grand Rapids are set to open a 24/7 behavioral health center in June
Looking ahead to the August primary election
The filing deadline has passed for the Aug. 6 primary election, and Tri-Cities voters will have plenty of decisions to make. On the ballot will be several Ottawa County positions, including judge of Probate Court, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, treasurer, and county commissioners.
We tried five treats from Sprinkles Donut Shop. Here's what we thought
HOLLAND — Sprinkles Donut Shop recently opened in downtown Holland, about four doors down from The Sentinel offices, and we couldn't resist a taste test. This time, we included local editor Cassandra Lybrink, taste test extraordinaire Mitchell Boatman, and unofficial Sentinel IT assistant Austin Lybrink. Vanilla Yeast with Sprinkles...
Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to attend the Cherry Festival and will be in Grand Rapids
TRAVERSE CITY & GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Glass will be in session when Mr. Iglesias comes to Michigan this year. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will make two trips to the “Mitten State” in 2024. The actor and comedian has just added Van Andel Arena to his “Don’t...
'Abandoned' dogs finally arrive to their new homes in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dozens of dogs rescued from a shelter in Honduras have arrived in West Michigan. It took almost a year to get them here, but now they get to just rest and enjoy their new “leash” on life. On a chilly Friday morning, the...
Residents raise concern over fair housing at Michigan Civil Rights Commission meeting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The right to fair housing is a concern for many residents who attended a public hearing Sunday night on housing discrimination in Grand Rapids. "Everyone should know fair housing and that is a daunting yet crucial task. Especially since so many struggle to find housing and good repair that's affordable and accessible, let alone housing that they should be able to freely choose," said one resident.
Closures begin for rebuilding, bridge work on M-6/I-96 interchange
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The eastbound M-6 ramp to eastbound I-96 closed at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 and is expected to remain closed through June 21. The closure comes as part of a $7.5 million project by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to rebuild the M-6/I-96 interchange in Cascade Township.
GRPD: Teenager shot in back on city's southeast side
GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - A 16-year-old remains in the hospital after getting shot in the back near Ardmore Street and Eastern Avenue on the southeast side of Grand Rapids. Police responded yesterday around 4 a.m. No word yet on a suspect and it's also not clear if anyone has been...
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