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Holland's Good Earth Café will reopen in the coming weeks
HOLLAND — The Good Earth Café is nearing an opening date at its new location. An earlier chapter of the business ended December 30, when owners Dave and Cheryl Koeman closed the business on E. Seventh Street. At the time, the future was unclear. But a new chapter...
Find out how you can help “stamp out” hunger
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – One week from today, you can do a lot to help local food banks. It’s time again for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Today, we have Gabe from the USPS along with Frank and Jason from Gateway Mission. United States Postal Service...
Former director will return as interim at Ottawa County Community Mental Health
OTTAWA COUNTY — A familiar face is returning as interim leader of Community Mental Health of Ottawa County following the retirement of Lynne Doyle. The executive board of CMHOC announced former executive director Michael Brashears will return as interim. Brashears led CMHOC from 2008 to 2013. Doyle notified the...
New closures announced along I-196 Business Loop rebuild
ZEELAND, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced updated closures for the I-196 Business Loop rebuild project. As of Monday, 120th Avenue and Waverly Road have reopened. Meanwhile, 112th Avenue at the I-196 Business Loop closed at 7 a.m. Monday and will remain closed through early June.
Parents protest ‘rushed vote’ to extend Beechwood superintendent contract
Beechwood parents and teachers spoke out during a school board meeting where they accused the legislative body of executing a “rushed vote” to extend Superintendent Dr. Mike Stacy’s contract. On Monday, May 13, the Beechwood school board voted 3-2 in favor of a motion to rescind Stacy’s...
6 new restaurants to check out in Michigan’s ‘Best Coastal Small Town’
SAUGATUCK, MI -- Beachgoers looking to eat and drink near Lake Michigan have even more choices in Saugatuck this summer. Saugatuck was recently included on USA Today’s top ‘Best Coastal Small Town’ list. The Lake Michigan town landed at number two on the top 10 list, surpassed...
Go to a trusted place when your car needs repairs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – One of the biggest investments people make is their vehicle, so when something goes wrong with it, it’s a major inconvenience and it can often stop us in our tracks! That’s why it’s important to have a trusted place to service your vehicle! You want a place that will treat you like family when it comes to talking you through what’s wrong and when it comes time to pay the bill, just knowing you are being treated fairly. Christian Brothers Automotive takes pride in doing things a little differently.
Road projects for West Michigan housing developments to cause closures
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A pair of road projects for new housing developments will soon get underway in Ottawa County that will cause some disruptions for drivers. Both projects are set to begin on Tuesday, May 14, the Ottawa County Road Commission announced. The first project is along First...
Holland Aquatic Center has found a new executive director
HOLLAND — Holland Aquatic Center has selected a new executive director to serve after the impending exit of longtime leader Jack Huisingh. HAC General Manager Amanda Duimstra was chosen for the role in a May 7 vote by the Holland Area Community Swimming Pool Authority's Board of Directors. Duimstra has been with HAC...
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