Holland Energy Fund hits $1 million loan milestone
The Holland Energy Fund has loaned $1 million to 70 homeowners for energy efficiency upgrades through on bill loans via the Holland Board of Public Works. The nonprofit, established in 2016 to support the Community Energy Plan, earned 501c3 status in January, signaling expanded future funding for projects like insulation and Energy Star appliances.
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Holland Energy Fund
Anne Saliers
Holland Board of Public Works
City of Holland
BPW
Energy Fund
Internal Revenue Service
Discover Manufacturing Week links Holland students with jobs
Lakeshore Advantage notes 66 percent of expanding firms face growth barriers and 81 percent cite skilled workers as their top hurdle. Holland area employers collaborate with high schools to expose students to manufacturing careers during Discover Manufacturing Week starting Oct. 15, reaching over 1,000 Ottawa Area students.
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Careerline Tech Center
Fogg Filler
Discover
Erin Dietzer
Sentinel
Anufacturing
West
Michigan
Lakeshore Advantage
Holland Area
Discover Manufacturing Week
Bridget English
Ottawa Area
Holland Tiara
Herrick Hears Community Input On North Branch Expansion
Herrick District Library seeks public input for a proposed north branch expansion at 155 Riley St as part of an 2016 millage renewal funded plan of 5.2 million dollars. Public sessions run 4 p.m. Oct 3 and 4 at the main library, each an hour long with open ended questions.
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North Branch
Holland
North
Riley St
DeVries
Herrick District Library
North Side
SYDNEY SMITH/SENTINEL
Competency exams ordered for West Ottawa teen
West Ottawa High School student Davian Weston, 17, faces a competency and criminal responsibility exam after a court ordered hearings. Weston, arrested Sept. 13 for possession of a stolen .38 handgun and weapon charges, appeared Oct. 2 with attorney John Moritz seeking exam orders. Bond remained at 750000 cash, Judge Susan Jonas denying any reduction. Weston’s mother Stacy Puente reacted as the judge declined changes.
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West Ottawa
Davian Joseph Weston
John Moritz
Weston
West Ottawa High School
Ottawa County
Wisconsin
Moritz
Susan Jonas
Jonas
Stacy Puente
Puente
Davian Weston
Audra Gamble
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