Six Whitmer kidnapping plotters indicted by federal grand jury
Federal prosecutors indict six men on one count of kidnapping conspiracy for plotting to abduct Governor Gretchen Whitmer and possibly ransom her or abandon her in Lake Michigan. The case ties to a larger anti-government militant group. no harm came to Whitmer. One suspect allegedly told co conspirators in a video to kill police if they blocked their plan.
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Gretchen Whitmer
Lake Michigan
U.S. District Court
Whitmer
Michigan
Alpenrose Restaurant to Close After Three Decades in Holland
Alpenrose Restaurant in downtown Holland will close for good at month end, ending a 30 year run. Founders Elsa and Edgar Prince opened the dining spot and customers recall first dates, holiday dinners, and family gatherings in a lasting community memory.
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Alpenrose Restaurant
Holland
Alpenrose
Elsa and
Edgar Prince
Vigil honors GVSU student found dead
More than 100 people gathered outside the Cook Carillon Tower at Grand Valley State University to mourn Taylor DeRosa of Royal Oak after her body was found near the intramural fields on Dec. 12. Students and staff recalled her impact and advocacy as they paid respects at the vigil.
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Allendale
Cook
Grand Valley State University
West Campus
University
Taylor DeRosa
Royal Oak
Huizenga says no proof of widespread election fraud
U S Rep Bill Huizenga says he has not seen enough fraud to overturn Michigan's Nov 3 results and will not object when Congress counts Electoral College votes Jan 6. He notes disagreement with the way Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued absentee ballot applications during 2020.
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Holland
U.S
Bill Huizenga
Michigan
Huizenga
Zeeland
Natalie
Nathan Bocks
Holland Rescue Mission
DeVos Fieldhouse
Michigan Daily COVID counts rise with Dec 17 data
Michigan reports 4024 new cases and 190 deaths on December 17, with totals of 450,776 cases and 11,208 deaths. Probable cases reach 36,580 with 589 deaths. Ottawa and Allegan counties show additional figures. recovered totals at 236,369. MDHHS notes 125 December 17 deaths found in prior records. dates may shift as reviews continue.
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Ottawa County
Allegan County
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
MDHHS
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