Former Holland man Williams gets life for girlfriend murder
Keith Williams, 58, formerly of Holland, was sentenced to life without parole for the October 9, 2017 murder of Crystal Latham, 37. He was found guilty of first degree premeditated murder after a two day trial with witness testimony, amid disputes over premeditation and a contested motive linked to a fight over their child.
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Firefighters turn Moran Park into makeshift water park
Holland firefighters opened a fire hydrant at Moran Park on Friday July 19 spraying water over a crowd of families to beat heat. Dozens gathered around 3:30 p.m. kids and some adults joined in laughing and dancing in the spray. The department plans similar events at other parks all summer for those who missed it.
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Holland area couple sentenced in Graafschap Hardware theft
Grand Rapids. Ottawa County residents Matteo Adan Matroquin and Lacy Lynn Zimmerman were sentenced to 10 years each in federal prison for stealing 22 firearms from Graafschap Hardware Store in Holland in December 2018. They pleaded guilty to theft from a licensed dealer and were ordered to pay $9,013 restitution. Firearms, including shotguns and semiautomatic rifles, were reportedly recovered.
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60Th Street
Lakeside peril as Lake Michigan warns swimmers
National Weather Service cautions West Michigan to stay out of Lake Michigan due to dangerous waves and rip currents Friday. Waves up to 4 to 5 feet observed near Grand Haven. Action Days for air quality orange ozone ratings noted. Cooling stations open in Ottawa County at Holland Rescue Mission and Herrick District Library as RealFeel temps near 103 degrees on Saturday.
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