Neighbors clash over Van Sweerdens home changes
Hillside Drive residents criticized an alteration plan by the Van Sweerdens at a zoning board hearing. Neighbors demanded covenants remain separate from township rules and urged roofline changes, foundation barriers, and landscaping. Some speakers supported the family’s right to manage their property. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets July 23 at township offices.
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Fourth of July Celebrates Freedom at Local Church Event
The community event featured families with young children exploring a sawdust-filled area and pennies, while Rosie the Riveter in the War interactive museum answered questions. Cathy Verburg, in normal attire, portrayed Rosie, guiding visitors through uniforms, trench art, and memorabilia from World War I to Afghanistan. A recent returning soldier's uniform highlighted gratitude for freedom.
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West Michigan swelters in 1921 heat wave and record drought
The area endured eight temperature records, two tied, with daily highs above the 82 degree average in a summer of drought. The warmest year on record in West Michigan included a near normal June this year, while April brought heavy floods and yearly rainfall well above average. Last year saw 25 Clean Air Action Days, the most since records began in 1995. There are no action days so far this year and Holland's July forecast shows normal highs around 83 to 84 degrees.
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Weather history shows extreme July highs and records
A look back across July dates compares high and low temperatures over consecutive years. Notable figures include July 4 2012 at 98 degrees tied as a record and July 6 2012 reaching 102 degrees, an all time peak, with other days ranging from 68 to 99 degrees and record ties or highs noted across 2012 and 2013.
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