Downtown Meltdown Sale Brightens Holland Event Report
Downtown Holland hosts the annual Meltdown Sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with 40 plus merchants offering deep discounts on hundreds of items and winter specials at restaurants through the weekend. Cookies & Canvas in Grand Rapids offers kid friendly painting sessions 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with all materials, instruction, and a take home canvas for $21.
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8Th Street
Columbia Ave
Pine Ave
Holland
Paris Avenue SE
Grand Rapids
Hotels expansion approved amid Holland Township growth
The planning commission approved a second hotel behind Hilton Home2 Suites at 3140 West Shore Drive. The TRA by Hilton will add 98 rooms with entry on Riley Street, despite nearby hotels and mixed-use concerns. The Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau notes the region now tops 1,900 units, soon over 2,000, as new hotels open and occupancy trends improve post pandemic.
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West Shore Drive
Riley Street
David Howat
Holland Township
Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Zeeland
Linda Hart
Visitors Bureau
Holland
Hart
Cassandra Lybrink
Cassandra.lybrink
Hollandsentinel.com
BizHolland
Supreme Court voids Biden OSHA vaccine mandate for large workplaces
The high court struck down the federal vaccine-or-test rule for employers, allowing states and firms to set their own safety measures. White House reaction framed the ruling as disappointing, while urging voluntary vaccination and potential state actions. Local business leaders in Michigan and Rep. Huizenga praised the decision’s disruption to mandates and signaled varied reactions to CMS rules. The report notes ongoing labor and supply chain concerns amid a broader national debate.
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White House
Biden
Holland
U.S
Michigan Agri-Business Association
Chuck Lippstreit
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
CMS
Huizenga
Congress
OSHA
House
Senate
School COVID-19 dashboard highlights district wide cases
Holland area schools report a total of 633 student cases in the district with 12 active staff cases as of Monday. Zeeland Public Schools shows 81 active cases with Roosevelt Elementary leading at 21 and New Groningen at 12. IPS totals 614 cases this year. Grand Valley State University reports 1,050 active cases with 67 percent on campus beds in use and a Friday seven day average of 104 new cases.
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Great Lakes
Lakeshore
COVID
Zeeland Public Schools
Roosevelt Elementary
New Groningen Elementary
Cityside Middle
IPS
Holland Christian
Black River Public School
Black River
Hamilton Community Schools
HCS
COVID-19
Saugatuck Public Schools
Douglas
Saugatuck
Fennville Public Schools
Grand Valley State University
Ottawa County
Kent County
Slagh bill to remove plate fee for military families
Michigan State Rep. Bradley Slagh plans to introduce a bill eliminating the $5 surcharge for special designation license plates for active and veteran service members and their families. The measure, opposed by Singh’s office due to revenue loss, aims to honor veterans without extra charges.
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Holland
Bradley Slagh
R-Zeeland
Armed Services
Singh
Slagh
Hudsonville Unveils Two Limited Edition Ice Cream Flavors
Hudsonville Ice Cream launches two limited editions for 2022 Tuxedo Chocolate Cherry and Crispy Caramel Candy Bar hitting stores soon. Tuxedo blends dark and white chocolate with tart cherry swirl, a twist on Chocolate Raspberry Indulgence. Crispy Caramel Candy Bar combines caramel and fudge ribbons with chocolate rice crisps in vanilla base.
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Holland
Hudsonville
Hudsonvilleicecream.com
COVID 19 Daily Michigan county totals and vaccination rates
Michigan total COVID-19 figures show 37 114 new cases and 252 deaths for Jan 13 14. Cumulative totals include 1 746 707 cases and 28 479 deaths. Ottawa and Allegan counties list confirmed cases and vaccination share, with 140 Jan 14 deaths from prior record review.
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New Covid
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Allegan County
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MDHHS
Market Snapshot Showcases Mixed U.S. Indices
The report lists Dow Jones at 36,113.62, NASDAQ and S&P 500 mixed with declines. It notes index values and points changes, reflecting a complex trading session with gains and losses across major benchmarks.
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Holland, Mi
Holland Sentinel
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Mich
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Newsroom
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CMS Energy Corp
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General Electric
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Huntington Banc Hban
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JCI Johnson Controls
Macatawa Bank Corp
MCBC
Magna International Mga
Mbwm Mercantile Bank Corp
Herman Miller, Inc
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Perigo Company Prgo
Pfizer, Inc
PFE
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Tennant Company Tnc
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