Drownings Mark Summer Dangers in Allegan County Lakes
Allegan County reports two inland lake drownings in as many days. A 32 year old man died after going out too far at Eagle Lake in Cheshire Township near 102nd Avenue. Victim pulled to shore by family, CPR by EMS and deputies failed to revive. transported to Kalamazoo hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities note no foul play and a non swimmer with a part time residence in Van Buren County. Earlier, July 15, another drowning at Dumont Lake ended with the body recovered after a four hour dive. Residents urged to wear life jackets and swim with caution near inland lakes and Great Lakes. Follow this reporter on Twitter SentinelAudra.
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Washington School Green becomes Holland's newest pocket park
The Holland neighborhood celebrated the opening of Washington School Green on July 17 after years of planning and fundraising led by residents and the parks department. About three dozen children and parents joined officers and the Polar Patrol for the first day of play as neighbors had built the park since 2016. The project repurposed greenspace saved from development, with $80,000 raised and a donated street right of way in front of the former school to expand the new public park.
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Public comment period opens on manmade marina project
Saugatuck Township invites public input on the North Shores marina basin as part of a high end housing development. The notice, published July 2, seeks feedback on historic properties issues related to Cottage Home’s plan on Jeff and Peg Padnos 300 acre property between Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area and Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Twenty three home sites accompany a 1600 foot boat basin development.
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Three GOP candidates attend Zeeland district forum
Three Republican candidates for Michigan 30th Senate District spoke at a public forum at the Howard Miller Library in Zeeland. Joe Haveman Bett DeBoer and Roger Victoryfield questions from the public and campaign literature. Daniela Garcia also runs. Democrats Jeanette Schipper Lib ertarian Mary Buzuma are filed. DeBoer backed by NRA and Right to Life, pro life anti recreational marijuana and sanctuary cities. Haveman highlighted tax cuts and Roe v Wade critique.
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