Saugatuck dunes group appeals marina plan again
The Sau gatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance on April 16 outlined its renewed strategy to oppose a North Shore of Saugatuck development at the Kalamazoo River mouth. Led by David Swan the group appeals a planning commission approval and a MDEQ marina permit citing zoning violations and sand mining concerns. The suit, joined by Gun Lake Tribe and Huron Band of Potawatomi, challenges standing and seeks relief in Michigan courts as fundraising via Go Fund Me proceeds.
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Hope College Spring Pitch winners named at campus event
Hope College students in Leadership 231 pitched eight startup ideas at the Spring Pitch Competition on April 16 on campus. Taro: Vegan Ice Cream won $1000, with Blood, McDowell, and Hoeksma citing debt payoff and ServSafe and kitchen certifications as next steps. Second and third prizes went to UVIQ and CardKeep, while Aisle 5 earned the crowd pick prize. Kylen Blom noted the class emphasizes real community research and app focused ventures. Jordan Betten, a senior and coach, observed more app-based ideas this year than in past cohorts. For more information visit hope.edu.
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Holland Named Best Small City to Start a Business
WalletHub study ranks Holland Mich as the top small city for starting a business among 1200 plus cities. Holland population 33,543 in 2017, Ottawa County fastest growing in Michigan with 8.5 percent rise 2010 to 2017, counties Kent and Allegan also growing.
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Ottawa County Sheriff first to complete NSI program
Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker becomes the first Ottawa County official to finish the National Sheriffs Institute executive development program, joining two Michigan colleagues and 27 other sheriffs at the 114th NSI session in Colorado. The NSA and National Institute of Corrections sponsored the training, emphasizing leadership, public safety, and criminal justice policy.
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Gas prices rise in Michigan and nationally
GasBuddy surveys show Michigan averages up 12.3 cents to 2.77 per gallon this week, 28.1 cents higher than a month ago and 28.2 cents above last year. Nationally prices rose 5.2 cents to 2.71, 17.7 cents higher than a month ago and 30.1 cents above a year ago. Historical lows and highs note 2016 at 2.12 and 2014 at 3.81 per gallon.
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