Downtown Holland public forum weighs traffic study options
About 20 residents attended a Holland city hall forum on the downtown traffic study led by WSP. The steering group includes city officials, Hope College, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, Ottawa County Road Commission, Macatawa Area Transit Authority and Pedal Holland. Proposals cover bike path enhancements, two-way conversions on Seventh Ninth and Pine, and a hybrid plan to balance circulation and access to the waterfront.
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Pine Streets
Juveniles Arrested Over Grand Haven School Threat
Two 13-year-old males were taken into custody on charges of false report or threat of terrorism linked to threats at Lakeshore Middle School. Ottawa County and Grand Haven agencies report no weapons found and ongoing juvenile cases with details from a May 23 call.
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Norton
One Year Anniversary for Holland LGBT Center Out on the Lakeshore
Out on the Lakeshore marks its first year in Holland since opening 451 Columbia Ave on May 30 2017. The center reports growth in programs and attendees despite concerns about harassment or violence. An open house is planned May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. with ongoing drop in hours, events like Arts at OOTL, and transgender support groups.
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Out On the Lakeshore
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Columbia Ave
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OOTL
Ion
Holland Hospital
Hope College
Ottawa County Health
Timber Town playground reopens unexpectedly in Zeeland
Zeeland officials surprised residents by reopening the Timber Town playground on Park Drive on May 25 after vandalism delayed the original Memorial Day weekend opening. The refurbished facility, replacing the 1990s build, cost 575,668 dollars and was announced on the city Facebook page around 2 PM with last equipment being installed by 3 PM.
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