Winter Storm Closes Michigan Schools and Services
A major winter storm blanketed Michigan on Monday January 28 forcing widespread closures. K to 12 districts canceled classes and activities while colleges Grand Valley State Hope Davenport and Grand Rapids Community College postponed sessions. Libraries businesses and nonprofits limited operations with many events rescheduled including Holland Christian High School Discovery Night to February 4. Spectrum Health shut physician offices and outpatient services as shutdowns spread.
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Michigan
West Michigan
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Davenport University
Grand Rapids Community College
Zeeland Public Schools
Holland Public Schools
Hamilton Community
Holland Christian High School
Spectrum Health
Rescheduled public hearing on marijuana ordinance set for Feb 25
Sentinel reports several top events postponed due to weather with a public hearing on marijuana slated for Feb 25 planning commission. Other Monday items shift to Feb 11 agenda including a draft ordinance banning commercial recreational marijuana while permitting medical operations. Discussions include rezoning Old Allegan Road for a luxury RV park and the Top Grad sand mine at Old Allegan Road and 133rd Avenue.
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Planning Commission
Old Allegan Road
133Rd Avenue
Mother dies in Allegan County crash on M-89
A 25 year old Benton Harbor mother Karyn Ann Cole died after a multi vehicle crash on M-89 at Second Street Gun Plain Township near Allegan County. Her booster seat bound child survived with non life threatening injuries. Multiple minor injuries reported among other drivers. The crash is under investigation.
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Gun Plain
Gun Plain Township
Second Street
Cole
Sixth Street
Allegan County Sheriff’s Office
Plainwell Department of Public Safety
Karyn Ann Cole
Benton Harbor
Allegan County Sheriff's Office
Plainwell Ems
Gun Plain Fire Department
Holland businesses shut as winter storm closures spread
Holland businesses and local districts closed after a severe storm on Monday January 28. Shops in downtown Holland including Carolyn Stich Studio Hops Canterbury Cottage and Kids Home and Company Orange Leaf Tip Toes West Michigan Bike and Fitness posted notices citing dangerous roads. EcoBuns Art as a Lifestyle and Priscilla's Boutique in Holland Town Center joined closures citing travel safety and low customer traffic. Co owner Marissa Berghorst noted staff travel distances and young customers influence decisions as families avoid driving in the storm.
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Carolyn Stick Studio
Hops
84 East
Canterbury Cottage and Kids
Home and Company
Orange Leaf
Tip Toes
West Michigan Bike and Fitness
Facebook
Art
Priscilla
Holland Town Center
EcoRuns
Marissa Berghorst
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Child
Holland
Cassandra
Bondie
Hollandsentinel
Carolyn Stich
Carolyn Stich Studio
EcoBuns
Zeeland
Hudsonville
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