School officers boost safety after threats in Michigan
In the wake of the Oxford High School shooting, Ottawa County and West Michigan districts including Zeeland Fennville and Grand Haven canceled or faced threats. SROs and deputies lead investigations with parents involvement and education, handling weapon presence and safety protocols to protect students.
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Oxford High School
Zeeland
Fennville
Grad Haven
West Michigan
Holland
Sros
Ryan DeVries
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office
SRO
Toy Shop helps Holland families choose Christmas gifts
The Holland Salvation Army hosted a toy shop weekend and another session early next week aiding 700 families in southern Ottawa and Allegan counties with toys and food for the holidays. Major Amos Shiels says about 1,800 children are represented. Families select gifts by age, with a family game, stockings, winter gear, clothing, socks and blankets available while supplies last. This marks the first year parents pick gifts based on each child’s interests.
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Holland Salvation Army
Carolyn Muyskens
Holland Sentinel
Holland
Ottawa County
Allegan County
Salvation Army
Amos Shiels
Shiels
Lakeshore Toys
Hostages Freed as Haiti Gang Releases Missionaries
Haitian police confirmed the remaining 12 members of the Christian Aid Ministries group were freed after two months in captivity. The 17 Americans and one Canadian, seized by the 400 Mawozo gang on Oct 16, included five children and a Haitian driver. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga thanked negotiators as authorities cited security concerns amid Haiti’s surge in gang violence and mass displacements in Port-au-Prince and Martissant.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Gary Desrosiers
Associated Press
Christian Aid Ministries
Ohio
U.S
Hart Dunkard Brethren Church
Oceana County
Bill Huizenga
R-Zeeland
Michigan
Jovenel Moise
Martissant
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