Norovirus-Like Illness on the Rise in Ottawa County
Ottawa County reports a rise in norovirus like stomach illness with four outbreaks in the past month and several in long term care facilities. Health officials note easy spread through contaminated surfaces and frequent outbreaks in enclosed settings such as nursing homes and schools.
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Holland students join Climate Strike march in snow
About 50 Holland students and allies joined the International Youth Climate Strike on a snowy Friday March 15 with Holland Christian students Eva Fuentes and Kyla McCallum organizing through the Social Justice Club. The global movement began with Greta Thunberg’s weekly protests in Sweden and drew around 1 million participants in over 100 countries.
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Dutch Village Hints at Spring Life in Holland
With warmer weather arriving the Dutch Village in Holland sees signs of life as tulips wake up. Co owner Joe Nelis notes a top ground clean up is delayed by lingering snow and plans indoor work including painting rearranging merchandise and hiring. The venue also aims to recruit Dutch Dancers from local high schools for upcoming activities.
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Preparing for spring at Holland fairgrounds unfolds
Joe outlines plans to attract retirees with multi day outings while the grounds wake from winter. Preparations ramp for spring break with April 13 and 20 previews as dress rehearsals for new performers dance demos and demonstrations. Canal cleaning, rides setup, a swing ride, Ferris wheel, and petting farm return mark the season start.
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Snow day forgiveness bill clears House committee
Michigan lawmakers advance HB 4206 to forgive snow days when a governor declares a state of emergency. The bill by Rep. Ben Frederick passed the House Education committee 9-6 and moves to Ways and Means. It preserves 180 school days and 1,098 instructional hours while adding low attendance relief for full funding.
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