Zeeland Public Schools to start before Labor Day in 2019
Zeeland Public Schools board approved a two year contract on July 31 setting an August 2019 start for the 2019 20 year. The district joins Holland and West Ottawa in moving pre Labor Day, with IPS opting for post Labor Day. The plan begins with a short pre Labor Day week and continues with a longer holiday weekend. The contract includes salary steps and raises for teachers, with 1.25 percent in year one and 1 percent plus a step in year two.
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ZPS Board of Education
Holland Area
Ottawa
Holland Public Schools
West Ottawa
Hamilton
IPS
Zeeland Education Association
West Ottawa grad Ashley Backus returns to pool after spine injury
Ashley Backus, a West Ottawa graduate and Butler University NCAA Division I swimmer, woke in pain in September 2016 with four fractured vertebrae L4 and L5. After a year and a half of tests, she underwent a double spinal fusion in December 2017 and has pursued intense rehab while continuing her athletic career.
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West Ottawa Grad
Ashley Backus
West Ottawa
Backus
Butler University
Judge rules coastal group has standing in marina challenge
Saugatuck Township environmental group Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance gains standing to contest a man made marina near Saugatuck Dunes State Park. The Padnos property owners defend permits while the alliance prepares court arguments amid ongoing dispute over environmental compliance and public interest.
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Saugatuck
Coastal Alliance
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
NorthShore
Carl Gabriel
August court hearings in Holland area include six felony actions
In Ottawa County three felony sentencings and three pre trial conferences are scheduled this month. Justin DeMario Mason, 22, faces armed assault with intent to rob and firearm felony charges with a possible life sentence, for a March 2017 Holland Heights shooting and robbery attempt. Minh Van Hua, 49, charged with fatal crash related offenses, faces up to 30 years or fines up to 20000 at a final pretrial conference. David Anthony Pelon, 17, will be sentenced August 13 for breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony.
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Ottawa County
Justin DeMario Mason
Mason
Holland Heights
Holland
Karen Miedema
Minh van Hua
Hua
Rockford
David Anthony Pelon
Pelon
Holland Township
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