First Snow Day Amid Blizzard Warnings Across Counties
Winter storm warnings cover Ottawa and Allegan counties as districts in the Holland area cancel classes Wednesday January 5 for the first snow day of the year. Schools including Holland West Ottawa Zeeland Holland Christian Black River Hamilton and Saugatuck shut down though some opened with only evening activities canceled. Fennville stayed open but halted all evening events.
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Warming centers open in West Michigan area shelters
West Michigan agencies urge vulnerable residents to seek warming center shelter during winter storm. A Code Blue alert at Holland Rescue Mission expands access, allowing individuals who are usually barred from the shelter to enter.
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Omicron Variant Confirmed in Ottawa County
Six cases of the Omicron variant were confirmed in Ottawa County based on state lab tests from December 17 to 21. Three patients were unvaccinated, two fully vaccinated without boosters, and one with booster status unclear. Officials urge vaccination or booster, testing, and masking indoors, with clinics available at 12551 James St. in Holland and other sites listed online.
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