West Michigan Summer Events at Holland and Saugatuck
A roundup of free and paid performances and screenings across Holland Saugatuck and surrounding venues. Includes West American Legion Concert at Kollen Park Saugatuck shows Heroes of magic and film screenings at Herrick Library and Knickerbocker Theatre plus downtown sidewalk sales and a museum event.
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American Legion
Kollen Park
Holland
Saugatuck
American Legion Hall
Magictonite
Panama Canal
Herrick District Library
S. River Ave
Free
Michigan Birds of Prey
Saugatuck Douglas History Center
Center St
Mysdhistory.org
Knickerbocker Theatre
E. Eighth St
Hope.edu
Kollen Park Drive
Cityofholland
Hctv
Holland Civic Theatre
Ninth St
Saugatuckdouglas.com
Cappon House Visitor Center
Lomax Big House
Collins ends re election bid amid insider trading indictment
U S representative Chris Collins suspends his re election bid days after his indictment on conspiracy and wire fraud charges linked to insider trading. The NY 27 Republican says he will finish his term and fight the charges while denying wrongdoing. It remains unclear if his name can be removed from the November ballot under state law.
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New York
U.S
Chris Collins
Collins
Ny-27
Republican Party
Donald Trump
Congress
Sydney
Australia
Auckland
New Zealand
Summer weather boosts tourism and local business in West Michigan
The 2018 West Michigan summer has been strong for independent stores, attractions, and hotels. Warm days attract visitors from around the world and domestic travelers, fueling wake park traffic and Tulip Time related tourism. Hotel occupancy rose through the peak months, and local businesses report record customer levels and cross-seasonal profits.
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Vandam
West Michigan
West
Michigan
Sally Laukitis
Holland Area
Laukitis
Holland
Holland Lakeshore
Action Wake Park
Hudsonville
Captain Sundae
Dakota Goldsmith
Wake Park
Goldsmith
Ottawa Beach crosswalk plan eyed with rapid beacons
An Ottawa County study in 2014 proposed four locations for rapid flashing beacons to aid pedestrians at Ottawa Beach. The road commission initially delayed approval, with township officials pushing to add crosswalks near the General Store and Beechwood Church while considering a reduced speed limit. Construction was anticipated in spring 2019.
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Ottawa Beach
Ottawa County Road Commission
Road Commission
Fink
Department of Natural Resources
State Park
Anchorage
Prein & Newhof
Beechwood Church
Infant death case: Welch and Fusari charged in homicide
A Michigan infant died after a 911 call from Welch. Authorities say the child was emaciated and cold, with eyes sunken, and the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. Welch and Fusari were arrested as charges were announced. Facebook posts show tense beliefs about medicine and religion.
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Welch
Fusari
Detroit Free Press
Oregon
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Dewayne Span
Ottawa County Fairgrounds
Ottawa Beach Road
Park Township
Pump House Museum
Historicottawabeachsociety.org
Downtownholland.com
Hollandsentinel
Lori
Timmer
Eighth St
Holland, MI
Allegan and
Ottawa Counties
Ottawa County Fair & Park
Nashville
The
Fairgrounds
Ottawa County
Séntinel
Holland Sentinel
GateHouse Media, Inc
Holland, Mich
UPS
Holland, M
Brent W. Morris
Sarah Leach James Briggs
Steve Kenemer
Newsroom
Ewsroom
By Karen Matthews
Associated Press
Page al
SentinelAustin
BizHolland
Page
Twitter
SentinelSydney
Tres & Colestaw
NMC
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