Ottawa County sees higher college enrollment among grads
Ottawa County graduates show stronger college enrollment than state trends. Data from the Michigan Department of Education indicates 62,716 graduates from the class of 2018 enrolled in two- or four-year colleges within six months, while statewide rates declined. Local districts, including Ottawa Area ISD and Allegan ESA, posted year over year increases, with several area high schools reporting higher six-month college enrollment in 2018.
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Saugatuck High School
West Ottawa High School
Zeeland East High School
Zeeland West High School
Love's Travel Stop to Open in Holland Township Next Week
Holland Township set to open Love's Travel Shop at 771 Black River Drive on Thursday Jan 10 with a 69 space truck lot a 12300 square foot store including a Hardee s and an 8350 square foot mechanical service and tire storage building. The project faced years of debate and wetlands concerns but received approval in 2018.
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Love’s Travel Shop
Holland
Black River Drive
Hardee's
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Grand Rapids
Tara Carr
Love's Travel Shop
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Rock Island Family
Speedway
Holland Planning Commission
Love’s
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Love's
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Oil Spill Near Georgetown Township Bayou
An oil spill from a remote pipe servicing a private oil well near New Year’s Day was contained after up to 10 barrels reached a bayou. Power was shut off, an absorbent boom deployed, and no further waterway impact or public health risk reported. Ottawa County Emergency Management leads the unified response with DEQ MSP and local fire agencies.
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Georgetown Township
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Nick Bonstell
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Coffee With City Council events set for Jan 9 and 12
Holland residents are invited to casual Coffee With City Council events at City Hall on Wednesday Jan 9 from 5 30 to 7 p m and Saturday Jan 12 from 9 to 11 30 a m at the Holland Civic Center. City staff will discuss the past year and fiscal 2020 budget prep, with translation on request.
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