Mascot race to replace Indians in Spokane district
The board revealed second round candidates during the December 14 meeting and confirmed blue and orange colors with the black S logo will stay. A January or February vote is planned to choose a new mascot after August’s decision to drop Indians. Questions to the SPS Board of Education at spsboard@saugatuckps.com. Reporter Mitchell Boatman can be reached at mboatman@hol landsentinel.com.
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Holland council seeks broad RFP for waterfront district
Holland City Council approved a 75000 contract with Hitchcock Design Group to issue a broad request for proposals. Developers may choose either the JDY power plant site or anchor district around Verplank and Padnos, or propose alternatives while the city avoids a land swap. Findings to be presented next year.
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Prisoner COVID deaths in Michigan surpass 100
Michigan Department of Corrections reports 103 incarcerated people dead from COVID-19 across 29 prisons making the state second in per capita prison deaths behind New Jersey. By late May most affected include a juvenile lifer nearing release and a 74 year old woman seeking relief from a life sentence.
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Frantz leaves Ottawa County prosecutor post after long career
Frantz, first in Michigan to use DNA in a 1989 Ottawa County rape case, details cost and impact of early forensic evidence. He notes a job sharing program for prosecutors and judges, and expresses concern about persistent domestic violence rates. Successor Fisher plans to continue Frantz’s priorities, focusing on victims, public safety, and recruiting career prosecutors.
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