Plans OK'd for marina redevelopment in Park Township
Park Township board approved final plans to redevelop Parkside Marina into a waterfront facility with unrestricted public access. The plans include restrooms, an accessible kayak launch, landscaped green space, and seating. permits from Ottawa County Parks, the Army Corps, and a later board vote are still required. Local boaters fear reduced slips, and comments during a Dec 13 to Jan 1 window urge longer review.
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Funding Aids Local Training Programs In West Michigan
West Michigan Works awarded funds to 212 businesses under the Skilled Trades Training Fund. In Ottawa County 49 firms received 1,979,008 dollars, led by Miller 229,455 Zee land Lumber and Supply 149,927 and Meridian 139,684. Allegan County saw 22 companies funded including Perigo Company Allegan 124,794 Windemuller Electric 124,445 and Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream 372,000.
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Zeeland Lumber and Supply
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Allegan
Windemuller Electric, Inc
Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream
New housing director to start Jan 15 in Ottawa
Ryan Kilpatrick will start Jan 15 as director of the Housing Next Leadership Council in Ottawa. He will focus on calculating and advancing affordable housing initiatives across the county, facilitating the countywide effort led by Ottawa Housing Next to address housing needs.
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Ottawa Housing Next
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Housing Next
Home Streh and Michigan Economic Development Corp Unite
Home Streh partners with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to leverage expertise in economic development and city planning. The collaboration focuses on economic growth, strategic planning, and responsive urban projects.
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan high court to hear arguments on guns in schools
Michigan's Supreme Court will rule next year on whether school districts may bar anyone not licensed law enforcement from carrying guns in schools. The case traces to a 2016 appellate ruling upholding gun-free zones within school properties, sparking challenges from gun rights groups and parents who hold carry licenses.
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