Ottawa County sees fewer crashes and fatalities in 2020
Ottawa County's 2020 traffic data show 5 753 total crashes a 9 percent drop from 2019 with 13 fatal crashes causing 14 deaths down from 20 in 2019. Alcohol affected 205 crashes drugs 53 and both 22 with Holland Township worst for total crashes at 1 336.
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Holland activists push earlier emissions deadline
A group of Holland environmental activists urge city officials to accelerate Holland’s emissions cuts from the 10 metric tons per person per year target set by Holland’s 2012 Community Energy Plan. They cite IPCC 2018 findings urging 45 percent global cuts by 2030 to keep warming under 1.5 C.
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Park Township seeks input on former Park Township Airport land
Park Township Board of Trustees plans to hire an outside professional to gather public input and craft a plan for the township owned land that was once the Park Township Airport. Trustees emphasize creating a robust public process and vision for the site.
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Michigan Daily COVID totals rise with Jan 16 update
Michigan reports 1,932 new cases and 103 deaths for January 16. Cumulative totals reach 535,534 cases and 13,804 deaths. probable deaths 865 and recovered 442,408. Ottawa County adds 279 cases and 29 deaths. Allegan County records 17 new cases and 0 deaths, with recoveries 17,264 and 5,259 respectively. Figures from MDHHS and local health departments.
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