Zeeland man sentenced for assault leaving victim in critical condition
Shavez Waketa Butler, 24, received up to 10 years for assault with intent to do great bodily harm after July 2018 attack on Jon Haveman at Haveman’s ex-wife’s home. Haveman, now wheelchair bound, remains in care as settlement and court delays followed competency rulings.
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Riley Hoeksema remembered with Kindness Day tribute
Avery Jennings reports on Riley Hoeksema, killed in a 2016 boating accident on Lake Michigan, whose family started Riley’s Kindness Day in Holland. The annual event encourages acts of kindness via cards placed at 50 locations, honoring his warm nature and inclusive friendships.
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Michigan 32nd in national child well-being ranking
The Annie E Casey Foundation Kids Count 2019 report, using 2017 data, ranks Michigan 32nd nationwide in child well-being. Michigan scores vary by factor with 18th in health, 29th in family and community, 30th in economic well-being, and 37th in education amid 13,353,000 children in poverty nationwide.
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Ottawa County Ranks Third in Michigan Child Welfare
Mitchell Boatman reports Ottawa County is ranked third best in Michigan for child welfare in the 2019 state Kids Count report by the Michigan League for Public Policy, indicating favorable statewide standings for the county.
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