Statewide school safety grants far exceed funding offered
Hundreds of districts sought state help to reinforce buildings and upgrade security with almost 70 million in requests, far beyond the 25 million approved. More than 400 schools applied before the September deadline, with districts like Holland West Ottawa and Zeeland already pursuing security upgrades and staffing. Mental health support and proactive student mentoring emerge as key priorities alongside physical measures.
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Lansing
Dave Hildenbrand
R-Lowell
Holland-area
Holland
West Ottawa
Zeeland
Jim English
Cal DeKuiper
Holland hotel boom nears with four projects in play
Four hotel projects in Holland advance including Home2 Suites by Hilton at 2990 West Shore Drive nearing completion with 109 rooms, kitchen in each, heated pool, Spin 2 Cycle Center, meeting space, complimentary breakfast and shuttle. IHG brands SpringHill and Staybridge on James Street and U.S. 31 access are in various stages, with Candlewood rumored but unconfirmed. Open expected mid November after delays.
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IHG
James St
Suburban Inns
Hilton
Cassandra Bondie
Sentinel
Holland
Marriott
West Shore Drive
InterContinental Hotels Group
James Street
U.S. 31
Lisa Wedding
Parole Hearing Set for 1991 Murder Case in Ottawa County
An 81-year-old Spring Lake man serving life for the 1991 murder of business partner Kenneth Kunkel will have a commutation hearing on November 15 at the Handlen Correctional Facility in Ionia. Ronald Lee Redick was convicted of first degree premeditated murder and sentenced to life without parole. Prosecutor Ron Frantz plans to attend. outcome remains uncertain.
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Sonia
Spring Lake
Ronald Lee Redick
Ottawa County
Wesley Nykamp
Redick
Kenneth Kunkel
Ron Frantz
KR Corp
Spring Lake Township
Leonard Road
Polkton Township
Kunkel
Grand Rapids
Richard A
Frantz
Holland seeks new manager for Civic Center Place
Holland searches for a general manager for Civic Center Place as interim manager John Siehl from Venuworks notes ongoing candidate interviews. He hopes to finalize the hire within 7 to 10 days after Barbara Wiggins resigned in September following the $16.5 million renovation and May opening.
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Holland
Civic Center Place
John Siehl
Venuworks
Barbara Wiggins
Wiggins
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