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Holland in Photos: The Bridge on Eighth Street
HOLLAND — Over the past few weeks, we've used our new Monday edition to showcase the locals who make our reporting possible. To accommodate shifting deadlines, we'll move our new "Holland in Photos" product to Fridays, where freelance photographer Adam Vander Kooy will highlight the extra-ordinary happenings of your neighbors and local businesses.
Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes cancelled after threat, Baldwin says their Blessing is still on
BALDWIN, Mich. — Organizers from Baldwin's Blessing of the Bikes, which attracts more than 6,000 bikers annually, responded to the cancellation of the lakeshore blessing. "I'd like to say that's too bad that happened in Holland, because I am originally from Holland," said Marlene Gaitan, one of the organizers of the Baldwin blessing. "But we are not doing anything different as of yet. But we do have local sheriff as well as other sheriff agencies from around the county, so we have various counties that are helping us."
Brewery's beer sales will support fish habitats in Michigan
Saugatuck Brewing Company is joining forces with the Department of Natural Resources to raise awareness and money to restore wildlife habitats across Michigan. During trout fishing season from May to October, SBC will donate proceeds for every case sold of its popular Rainbow Rodeo IPA. Saugatuck Brewing’s CEO says it’s...
Heart of West Michigan United Way absorbs smaller sister nonprofit for Allegan, Ottawa counties
Last year, when United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties’ president and CEO Brian Gaggin left the nonprofit, its board and staff began exploring a merger with the organization’s much larger sister chapter in Kent County. As of Tuesday, Heart of West Michigan United Way and United Way...
‘You can’t buy this on Amazon.’ Holland’s Dutch Dancing costumes stay true to 19th century heritage
HOLLAND, MI -- Four months of 80-hour work weeks all culminate for 12 minutes of dancing to kick off Holland’s Tulip Time Festival. Before a single wooden clog hits the street Dutch Dance Director Jenn Ryckbost inspects every detail. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Allegan County road millage up for renewal in August
ALLEGAN — A longstanding millage to pay for road repairs in Allegan County will go before voters for renewal on Aug. 6. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve ballot language and place a six-year renewal of the millage on the August ballot during their meeting Thursday, April 25. According to...
Holland Hospital announces expanded birth services
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Holland Hospital recently announced expanded services for moms-to-be at their Boven Birth Center. Today, we have Nicole and Julie in studio to tell us about the care they offer. Holland Hospital Boven Birth Center (BBC) recently announced expanded choices for moms-to-be with the addition...
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...
From Kalamazoo to South Haven, see when 6 local farmers markets will open
KALAMAZOO, MI — A testament to warmer weather, farmers markets across the region are preparing to open for the season. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market will kick off on Saturday, May 4, opening to the masses at 7 a.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Holland Christian set to perform ‘Little Women’ this weekend
HOLLAND — Dozens of student performers at Holland Christian High School are preparing to take the stage. The HCHS theater department will perform “Little Women” this weekend. Performances run 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4, at the Holland Christian High School Auditorium. Tickets are available, both for in-person...
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