Whitmer unveils $5.6B Michigan COVID Recovery Plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaims a $5.6 billion Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to speed vaccination, fund schools and small businesses, and extend aid for workers sidelined by the pandemic. The plan relies on federal funds and faces GOP House approval, with $225 million for new economic incentives and $300 million for schools aiming for in person classes by March 1.
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Demolition Begins for Towers on River Condo Project
Work has started on a mixed use development in downtown Holland. The former Holland Rescue Mission youth center at 159 S. River Ave is being demolished to make way for Towers on River, a five story project replacing the block between Sixth and Seventh streets.
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Brian Vernellis
Sentinel
Chance murder conviction upheld in Grand Rapids case
Holland native Jared Chance loses bid to overturn his 2018 Grand Rapids murder and dismemberment conviction and 200 year sentence for Ashley Young. Judge upheld verdict and term, original sentencing occurred October 2019.
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Saugatuck narrows mascot finalists to three candidates
The Saugatuck Public Schools board will decide on a new nickname and mascot by February 22. Three finalists remain in the selection process, with community input ongoing and results anticipated at the next board meeting.
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Saugatuck Public Schools
Michigan sees spikes in COVID-19 cases and deaths
On January 19 Michigan reports 1,738 new COVID-19 cases and 41 deaths. The state’s totals rise to 540,115 confirmed cases and 13,865 deaths, with 46,751 probable cases and 862 probable deaths. Recovered cases stand at 442,408 as of January 15. See CASES, Az.
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