Tulips on Schedule for Holland Tulip Time Festival
City officials expect peak color in the second week of May as tulips recover from colder weather. About 417000 bulbs have been planted across Windmill Island Gardens and tulip lanes with bloom plans tied to Tulip Time May 5 through 13. Parks staff note colder spells slow growth but warming trends aid timing.
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Airstrikes Reported Return Fire in Damascus
Loud blasts and orange smoke shook Damascus as US announced coalition airstrikes in retaliation for alleged chemical use. Syrian TV said a scientific research center was hit while 13 rockets were intercepted south of the city. Police and militia vehicles later roamed the streets with nationalist songs.
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Freezing Rain and Cold Weekend Hits Holland Area
Holland braces for a severe weekend with freezing rain possible Saturday night and ice accumulation up to half an inch. Temperatures dip to near 33 to 37 degrees with 24 to 31 mph winds and gusts to 44 mph, plus a 60 percent chance of snow Sunday night and possible rain snow mix Monday. Ottawa County warns residents to avoid downed lines, clear safely, and prepare three days of supplies per person.
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Ottawa County sees rise in felony cases and drug activity
Ottawa County Prosecutor Ron Frantz told the board of commissioners that 2017 showed a near nine percent rise in felony cases from 2016 and a two year trend toward higher crime. Break-ins up 44.4 percent and drug cases up 24.8 percent, with 1,367 drug-related prosecutions last year.
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