Pileups Close Michigan Highways Amid Extreme Cold
Ottawa County faced a dangerous day as I-196 and I-96 closures stranded motorists. A jackknifed tanker sparked crashes near Polkton Township while at least 50 vehicles tangled along I-96 in Maine, Coopersville, and Nunica. No life threatening injuries reported. roads gradually reopened by evening.
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Churches and nonprofits host warming shelters in West Michigan
West Michigan shelters open to protect residents from snow and dangerous wind chills. Allegan and Ottawa counties remain under a winter storm warning until 1 a.m. Thursday. Forecast calls for lake effect snow and wind chills down to minus 40. Governor Whitmer declared a Michigan state of emergency to address public safety threats from severe winter weather. Holland issues a weather preparedness statement urging residents to prepare.
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Community shelters open as subzero temps grip West Michigan
West Michigan endures record cold as Michigan declares a state of emergency. Holland Rescue Mission at 166 S River Ave and 356 Fairbanks Ave hosts up to 250 with three meals daily. Hope Church at 77 W 11th St opens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday with a steady trickle of arrivals.
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Michigan schools close through Wednesday under state of emergency
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency as extreme cold prompts closures. Schools across Michigan, including Ottawa Area Intermediate and Allegan Area Education Service Agency districts, will be off for at least three days this week, using half of the allowed snow days while wind chills reach 50 below zero in parts of metro Detroit.
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