Ex-local faces murder trial in Bosnia
GRAND RAPIDS A former Holland resident, Alexander Kneginich, 58, is extradited to Bosnia-Herzegovina to face 1994 murder charges in the killings of Rejhan and Razija Sikiric. He previously lied about the charges on immigration papers, served in the U.S. and had citizenship revoked. Kneginich, linked to Bosnian Serb forces, was acquitted at first trial but the verdict was overturned. He claims innocence and says he was unarmed, with motive to steal a TV. He has lived in Holland, Las Vegas, Crown Point, and Nevada, with family there.
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Charges filed against semi driver in fatal crash
Hollands Rhonda Vandermyde 56 of Hamilton was charged Wednesday with a moving violation causing death in Olive Township. The July 4 crash on U.S. 31 at Port Sheldon Street killed Ruth Bull, 60, of Spring Lake, and injured Emily Montelongo, 24, of Holland. Vandermyde faces up to one year in prison and $2000 fine. Bull was a Shape Corp. employee and Spring Lake High School graduate survived by husband, three children, five grandchildren.
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Holland and Hope College celebrate community ties at soccer field
Hundreds of Holland residents Hope College staff and students gathered at Buys Soccer Field Friday Aug 31 to enjoy music from the Holland American Legion Band and a shared meal including pork carnitas burgers hot dogs chicken tamales vegetarian enchiladas and more. A Hope student said the event underscored being part of the community and supporting college activities.
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Ottawa County reports first West Nile virus case
Ottawa County Health Department confirms the first human West Nile virus case this season and urges protection measures. Officials describe symptoms and risk groups while advising DEET repellent, protective clothing, screened doors and windows, and removing standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.
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