Visser family completes adoption on National Adoption Day
In Allegan County Court on Wednesday Sofia Visser 31 and Samantha Visser 28 became official sisters to the Visser family, adopted after years as teens in foster care. Judge Michael Buck oversaw three adoptions amid a celebration of National Adoption Day with the Vissers praised for decades of service to children.
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Allegan County Court
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Michael Buck
Circuit Court
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Grain dryer blaze required cross‑county cooperation
A 65‑foot grain dryer fire on Lincoln Road in Allegan County prompted a multi‑department response. M‑40 traffic between Holland and Hamilton was closed 6:13 to 8:25 p.m. Overisel Township led the effort with mutual aid from Graafschap, Hamilton, Zeeland and Saugatuck fire units. Holland Fire also covered the area. No injuries reported.
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Holland Fire Department
Hamilton Fire
Grain dryer blaze at Quarterline Farms under investigation
Chief Dave Haverdink said the top 15 feet of the grain dryer was on fire, with firefighters on scene about two and a half hours. Cause unknown but may involve equipment malfunction or dust buildup. engineers from farming equipment firms aiding. Overisel Township Fire Department and Quarterline Farms did not respond for comment.
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Overisel Township
Holiday lights glow at Holland Energy Park event
Holland Energy Park hosts a 6 pm outdoor holiday event with hot chocolate snacks and white LED trail lights. Outdoor Discovery Center partners provide snowshoe and activities if weather allows. no plant tours. ALLEGAN TWP and GRAND HAVEN briefs cover theft, suspect inquiry, and the U.S. 31 drawbridge opening with upcoming MDOT upgrades costing about 850000 dollars.
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