Downtown Holland Melt down Sale Window of Winter Deals
Community calendar highlights Downtown Holland Melt down Sale on Sunday January 16 with 40 plus merchants offering deep discounts and winter specials as restaurants join the weekend event. Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Homes Show runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at DeVos Place with exhibitors for remodeling and new homes. Hairspray musical at DeVos Place features Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore with tickets $36 to $96. Abstract painting workshop at Armory 2 Art Studio in Grand Haven offers two sessions ending January 23 with a $75 fee.
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Washington Ave
Grand Haven
Snow days and safety drive Michigan district decisions
Hamilton, Zeeland, Holland, and IPS districts face six to five off days this year due to weather, COVID outbreaks, and threats. Superintendents emphasize safety first while considering waivers and state rules on make‑up days. Officials note remote learning limits, internet access gaps, and the potential for calendar changes like a balanced year.
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Hamilton
David Tebo
Oxford
Michigan
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Holland
IPS
Fennville
Brandi-Lyn Mendham
Tebo
Mendham
Michigan Department of Education
MDE
ZPS
Michael Rice
Rice
Fire chief role debated as township edges toward funding shift
The board discussed making the fire chief position full time to cover day calls amid rising on call staff shortages. A 5 percent cost of living raise for township employees was approved to combat inflation, with further adjustments planned next year. A rift between Fink and trustee Jeff Hoekstra surfaced over communications and hiring practices, prompting calls for transparency. The board schedules a Feb. 10 session to review the next fiscal year budget.
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U.S
Midwest
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jeff Hoekstra
Hoekstra
Terry DeHaan
Gerard
Board of Trustees
Township Eyes Full Time Gamby For Public Safety
Township Manager Howard Fink calls making Gamby full time a proactive step for public safety. He envisions Gamby leading water rescue outfitting and long term planning including a potential fire service millage on the ballot.
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Howard Fink
Gamby
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