Ottawa county leads Michigan population growth in 2010 to 2020
Census estimates show Ottawa County rising from 263,801 to 294,635 residents between 2010 and 2020, an 11.7 percent gain—the top growth among Michigan counties. Allegan and Kent counties also posted notable increases while Michigan loses one House seat and one electoral vote nationwide.
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Friends Good Will returns for Tulip Time dockside tours
The Michigan Maritime Museum flagship Friends Good Will returns to Tulip Time in Holland offering dockside tours from May 19. The replica 19th century merchant ship, built in Michigan, carries historical roots from River Rouge to Detroit and Fort Dearborn, with ties to War of 1812 events and a 2004 replica voyage from Albany to South Haven.
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Outdoor Discovery Center eyes nature based elementary school
After years of requests the Outdoor Discovery Center explores expanding from successful outdoor preschool programs to a full nature based elementary school. Parents who value the nature based experience have pushed for expansion and a potential partnership with HPS.
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Four Michigan counties opt out of school quarantine orders
Four West Michigan county health departments Ottawa Kent Muskegon and Ionia said they will not issue countywide orders mandating school districts to follow MDHHS quarantine guidelines. The departments told districts they would not impose enforcement by local orders, despite state guidance issued May 5.
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