Allegan County COVID-19 Update December 11
The Michigan Health Department counted 25 new cases and 1 death in Allegan County on December 11. Cumulative totals reach 4497 confirmed cases and 43 deaths, with 398 probable cases and no additional probable deaths. Recovered total stands at 2649, figures from MDHHS and local health departments.
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How to Spot and Stop COVID19 Misinformation
A report explains disinformation as false facts spread on purpose to sow distrust. It cites DHS CISA guidance from May urging checks with trusted sources like corona virus.gov and FEMA rumor control, verify origins, seek multiple sources, and avoid sharing when emotionally aroused.
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Longtime Ottawa County judge reflects on career and treatment court impact
Judge Jonas, who led the 58th District Court from 1996 to 2010, discusses mentoring by Judge Ed Post, court facility expansions, and launching Ottawa County’s first sobriety treatment court in 2004. The program became a national model, earning recognition and ongoing involvement after retirement.
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Park Township Faces Ownership Clash Over Airport Land
Attorney Bob Buchanan argues steps to close the airport trigger a reverter clause, claiming the 10 acre parcel is no longer township land. Trustees Hoekstra Serne vote against quit claim. debate focuses on future use, potential CDC and ODC deals, and whether to buy back land if the Chamber deal fails. A transparency landing page launches to share airport land communications.
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Loran Serne
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Terry DeHaan
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Michigan area schools weigh return plans amid COVID updates
District updates show varied schedules with several schools returning in person for some grades while others stay remote. Dec 21 decision due on whether Holland Public Schools will revert to in person or remote after winter break.
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HPS
Zeeland
West Ottawa
Holland Christian
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Shannon Brunink
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Saugatuck Public
Douglas
Fennville
Holland Public
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