Full hospitals push diversions amid COVID surge in Michigan
West Michigan hospitals including Holland Health report patient diversions as COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record highs. Ottawa County facilities have briefly diverted to other centers when EDs reach capacity. Officials cite ongoing surge driving near capacity and temporary bed shortages.
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Holland
Michigan
Joe Bonello
Holland Hospital
Ottawa County
Bonello
West Michigan
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Whitmer veto blocks Ottawa County judgeship plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed HB 5259 which would add a fourth Ottawa County circuit judge by 2023. In her veto she expressed support for SB 694 to create new judges in Ottawa Muskegon and Wayne counties and to remove a Saginaw seat, arguing the geographic balance requires broader reform.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Gretchen Whitmer
Ottawa County
Whitmer
Luke Meerman
Coopersville
Senate
Jon Bumstead
R-Newaygo
Bumstead
Ottawa
Muskegon
Wayne Counties
Saginaw County
Oriole Park
Wyoming
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Dollar General opens new West Olive location on Lake Michigan Drive
Dollar General expands its Midwest presence with a new store at 11900 Lake Michigan Drive in West Olive adding to Holland locations on Butternut Drive Lincoln Avenue and Washington Avenue. Dan Nieser, senior VP real estate and store development, says the new shop will boost local economic growth and provide pleasant shopping with low prices and convenience.
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Lake Michigan Drive
Holland
Butternut Drive
Lincoln Avenue
Washington Avenue
Dollar General
Dan Nieser
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