Grass fires along U S 31 spark from semi truck
Holland Department of Public Safety tackled a series of roadside grass fires along U S 31 around 4 p.m. on Monday July 9. Fire Marshal Bret Greendyke noted the blazes were not from a cigarette but likely sparked by something from or near a semi truck. Three fire engines responded. The largest burn area measured about 100 by 20 feet near the Menards intersection with 16th Street, with additional 10 by 10 foot blazes. Bystanders alerted 911 authorities. Lt. Andy Stokes estimated the total damage across the largest patch and smaller fires.
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Zeelmania color splash opens Zeeland street fair
Zeeland town kicks off the eighth Zeelmania with a color explosion as children and some adults participate in a Holi style color splash parade on Monday July 9. Organizers say the festival will run through the week with vendors, live music, and family activities drawing residents to downtown.
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Color powder chaos as Zeeland kids paint the asphalt
Powder rained down from a Zeeland fire truck and from cups held by children. Many youngsters rolled on the asphalt after the throw to become as colorful as possible, captured in online photos and video.
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Boy Killed by Delivery Driver Remembered for Smile
In Wayland Windsor Woods Village families raise funds after 5 year old Blake Allan Huffman died when a Jimmy John s driver struck his bicycle near West Superior Street. Police continue crash probe with lab results pending while GoFundMe donations near 8000 dollars and the family thanks supporters.
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Bradley Slagh Talks Campaign at Holland Meet and Greet
Republican candidate Bradley Slagh meets voters at a League of Women Voters event in Holland at Brew Merchant. The Monday gathering covered issues in Michigan's 90th House District race and featured voter outreach in a local campaign push.
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Holland candidates mingle at League meet and greet
Five candidates for Holland area House seats introduced themselves at Brew Merchant in Washington Square. Republican Orlando Estrada and Republican Bradley Slagh joined Democrat Christopher Banks for the 90th District, while Democrat Jerry Sias and Republican Beverly Zimmerman spoke for the 89th District. Incumbent Jim Lilly declined. The event covered Holland Hudsonville Zeeland area with districts including Grand Haven and Spring Lake, and noted Rep. Daniela Garcia vacating the 89th seat for the Senate. See candidates, page A2.
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