West Michigan leaders tour Brandon Road on Asian Carp risk
Rep. Fred Upton and Sen. Debbie Stabenow joined a bipartisan delegation at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Illinois site to push for funding a nearly $800 million Army Corps plan. The project aims to seal Lake Michigan from invasive Asian Carp, protecting native species and Great Lakes ecosystems.
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Illinois
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Congress
Lake Michigan
Great Lakes
Stabenow
Chicago
John Flesher
July Fourth celebrations brighten Ottawa County events
Ottawa County hosts multiple festivities beginning at 2 p.m. with Saugatuck-Douglas parade and Waterfront Festival on Butler Street. Fireworks light Kalamazoo Lake at dusk. Graafschap hosts pancake breakfast. Overisel offers a resident funded party. Joyfest at Kollen Park features Sanctus Real and Sundry. Blood Center drives, car show, food trucks, and safety reminders conclude with fireworks at dusk.
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Saugatuck-Douglas
Butler Street
Kalamazoo Lake
Overisel
47Th St
Kollen Park
Sanctus Real
Sundry
Grand Rapids
Holland
Versus Blood Center
West Michigan
Fireworks seller shares PTSD reminders and safety focus
Bill Collins, a U.S. military veteran and owner of Bills Fireworks LLC, speaks with WOOD TV-8 about educating customers on proper and respectful use of fireworks. He warns against dangerous late night handling and highlights PTSD awareness in the conversation about celebrations.
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Sonia
Bill Collins
U.S
Bill’s
Collins
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Ottawa County July court docket for high profile cases
Ottawa County courts begin July with the sentencing of James Hebrank, 46, tied to a December spree of armed robberies at payday lenders across West Michigan. He received 7 to 30 years in prison plus restitution. A preliminary examination is set for July 3.
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James Hebrank
Hebrank
West Michigan
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National Safety Council
Ottawa
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