Holland to seek waterfront development proposals
Holland city officials hire Hitchcock Design Group to issue calls for proposals for land along Lake Macatawa west of downtown. The plan targets the former James DeYoung plant site or land south of the plant now held by Padnos Recycling and Verplank Dock Co. A land swap may move these tenants north. Proposals face economic and community suitability reviews, with a referendum possible on any final project.
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Retirement marks end of Ottawa County prosecutor era
Ronald Frantz retires as Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney after 30 years in office and 43 total years with the office. Fisher H chief assistant Lee Fisher will assume the post in January after being elected to a new four year term in November. Frantz announced in 2019 he would not seek re election.
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Victim rights and DNA drive changes in prosecutor’s office
Frantz notes a shift toward victim rights due to Michigan’s Crime Victims Rights Act of 1985 led by William Van Regenmorter. Victims now receive notification and input in cases, including before plea bargains, with restitution. DNA analysis in the late 1980s and early 1990s further transformed perpetrator identification. See SERVICE, A2
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Saugatuck Public Schools opens mascot ranking survey
SPS launches a community survey to rank eight remaining mascot options Eagles Lakers Mariners Steelhead Storm Sturgeon Trailblazers and Wave. The board aims to inform a future decision with results while asking respondents to vote once before January 3. Blue Stars was removed after review.
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Michigan COVID-19 daily and total cases and deaths update
Michigan reports new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths for December 18 and 19 with totals to date. statewide totals show 454,956 confirmed cases and 11,274 deaths, plus 36,580 probable cases and 589 probable deaths. recovered 236,369. Allegan County lists 25 new cases and 1 death on December 18, with 4,867 cases and 50 deaths overall and 3,313 recovered. Figures come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and local health departments.
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