Bear found dead on Mercury Drive in Grand Haven Township
Police responded to a late Tuesday report of a deceased bear near Mercury Drive in Grand Haven Township. Deputies determined the bear had a head injury and appeared struck by a vehicle, though no vehicle or driver could be identified. A DNA kill tag was issued to a second motorist who took possession of the bear. Authorities notified the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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COVID-19 Daily Totals and Vaccination Rates Reported
Sentinel Staff reports Michigan daily COVID-19 totals for May 6 with 3,514 new cases and 115 deaths nationally. cumulative figures show 858,050 cases and 18,054 deaths, plus 97,962 probable cases and 1,169 probable deaths and 660,124 recovered as of April 30. Ottawa County shows 91 new cases and 29,110 total with 352 deaths and 2,291 probable cases with 41 deaths and 26,074 recovered and 43 percent fully vaccinated. Allegan County lists 86 new cases and 9,484 total with 132 deaths and 1,079 recovered and 38.8 percent fully vaccinated. Additional cases may be added. MDHHS notes 92 deaths reported May 6 were identified in prior records review.
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Residents Move to Royal Park Place Families Feel Safe and Close
Laurie Sluiter, an employee at Royal Park Place for 25 years, and her parents Joyce and Justin Deters, recently joined the community. They praise proximity to family, walking paths, and convenient vaccination on site, noting happy, close ties and easy visits between generations. Reporter Cassandra Lybrink.
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Online virtual market boosts sales and expands vendor options
Local festival shifts to an online format draws strong vendor and shopper engagement. Vendors report solid sales while buyers enjoy home shopping. Signage directs visitors to the market site in Centennial Park. Future festivals may offer in person, virtual, or hybrid booths to maximize participation.
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Zeeland City Budget Expands IT and Downtown Projects in 2021
The 2021 city budget highlights utilities at 38.1 million with 3.7 million for public works and 3 million for public safety. Projected year-end surplus 29,737 and fund balance 5.1 million. Wages rise 10.49 percent with a 2.5 percent scale. new IT director heads city and board of public works. Notable items include 1.955 million streets, 150k Downtown Vision Fund, 150k Huizenga Park savings, and 1 million for a biosolids building. A special events committee recommended MDHHS threshold of 300 for outdoor events, cancel Memorial Day parade but hold cemetery ceremony, and virtual Zeeland Zoom 5K. Concerts and Chalk Fest could proceed with MDHHS guidelines. car show may shift to fall with Pumpkinfest.
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