Ottawa County towns lead population growth in decade
Most municipalities in Ottawa County expanded their ranks from 2010 to 2020 per U S Census Bureau estimates. Allendale Township up 31.2 percent, Jamestown 30.8, Blendon 19.7, Grand Haven 19. Holland and Zeeland posted near zero growth. Official figures to follow later this year.
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Holland
Ottawa County
U.S. Census Bureau
Allendale
Jamestown Township
Blendon Township
Grand
Haven Township
Holland and
Zeeland
Annie Lane Bridal displays wheelchair model in Zeeland window
Zeeland shop Annie Lane Bridal drew online attention with a window display featuring three wedding dresses, one on a wheelchair using mannequin. Owner Annie Hamstra and staff say they rotate displays and shared credit for the idea. TikTok video by Katie Keegstra amplified the effect, highlighting wheelchair representation and a personal tie to ALS.
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Annie Lane
Zeeland
TikTok
Cassandra Lybrink
Sentinel
Annie Lane Bridal
E. Main Ave
Annie Hamstra
Katie Keegstra
Keegstra
Bills to ease SOS backlog with ARP funds transfer
Michigan lawmakers Rep. Stephanie Young and Rep. Julie Brixie propose using federal COVID relief to boost SOS branch staff and overtime to clear a backlog of service appointments. The plan adds 70 thousand overtime hours and 200 full time positions through Sept. 30, expanding hours to fit more appointments and aiming for 500 thousand services completed. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson supports faster service as license renewals and vehicle registrations backlog grow after pandemic grace period expirations.
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Lansing
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Stephanie Young
Detroit
Julie Brixie
SOS
Michigan
Congress
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