Hospitals Strained as Delta Surge Hits Michigan Region Hard
Hospital leaders describe a prolonged wave with staffing shortages and exhausted staff. Hospitals convert space to treat COVID-19 and other patients, delay transfers, and cancel procedures. Vaccination remains key, with high unvaccinated rates among hospitalized patients and ICU cases.
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Hahn
Michigan
Elmouchi
Spectrum Health
West Michigan
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Icus
World Health Organization
U.S
Matt Biersack
Mercy Health
Saint Mary’s
Emuyskens
Hollandsentinel.com
Cjmuyskens
Deli closes after years of local patronage in Holland
Owner Bieke notes the building’s sale to a Grand Rapids group makes continued operation unfeasible. He thanks loyal customers and employees, recalls daily visits from regulars, and expresses gratitude for the support over the years. Social post dated Thursday, Nov. 18.
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Bieke
Grand Rapids
Council reviews speculative PA 198 tax abatement for 72 W. 64th St project
The council set a public hearing and Dec 15 vote on a speculative Public Act 198 tax abatement for Electric Steel LLC's seven unit industrial building at 72 W. 64th St. The abatement, attached to the building, would reduce taxes by 50 percent for up to 12 years after a tenant moves in and requests the exemption. Lakeshore Advantage notes rising interest in such abatements as a tool to attract development.
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City Finance
Lynn McCammon
Electric Steel LLC
Paul Hoekstra
W. 64Th St
Lakeshore Advantage
Lakeshore Advantage Business Solutions
Greg King
Council
Carolyn Muyskens
Cmuyskens
Hollandsentinel.com
Cjmuyskens
Michigan COVID-19 totals update for Nov 20–22
Daily COVID data from MDHHS shows Michigan totals with 1,336,566 confirmed cases and 24,367 deaths, and 176,830 probable cases with 1,708 deaths. Recovered 1,090,933. Ottawa County totals 45,799/498 with 4,269/74 probable and 42,421 recovered. 57.5% fully vaccinated. Allegan County 16,621/195 confirmed, 1,947/28 probable, 14,362 recovered. 52.1% fully vaccinated. MDHHS notes 163 deaths reported Dec 3 identified in prior records.
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Ottawa County
Allegan County
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
MDHHS
Community Calendar Highlights in Holland Michigan Events
A weekend schedule features Miracle on 34th Street at Holland Community Theatre, Kerstmarkt Holiday Market at 8th Street Marketplace, and Holland Farmers Market with 50 vendors. Also shows Gymnastics on the Grand at DeVos Place, Has Heart 50 States exhibit at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, and How to Clean a Fish exploring storytelling and Anishinaabe language.
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Miracle On 34Th Street
Holland
9Th St. Holland
Kris Kringle
Macy’s
Kris
New York City
8Th Street
Pine Avenue
Michigan
Holland Farmers Market
West 8Th Street
Hollandfarmersmarket.com
SCA
Saugatuck Center For
West Michigan schools urge speaking with children after Oxford High Shooting
The district asks parents to talk with their children and to contact school officials directly or use the Okay2Say tip line at 8555-OK2SAY or email OKAY2SAY mi.gov if they hear of potentially dangerous situations.
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Sentinel
West Michigan
Oxford High
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