Misdemeanor charge in fatal Holland crash explained
Holland residents and The Sentinel questioned why a Hamilton woman faced a misdemeanor moving violation causing death rather than a felony. Ron Frantz cited Michigan law, noting the former negligent homicide statute was repealed. without aggravation factors, only a misdemeanor charge applies.
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the Sentinel
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Rhonda Vandermyde
U.S. 31
Port Sheldon Street
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Emily
Montelongo
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Herman Miller
Frantz
Maurice Davis Law Group
Detroit
Michigan
Law Group
Civic Center gains permanent liquor license in Holland
Holland's Civic Center received its Class C liquor license on Sept. 14 after postponements from amendments to the initial application. The city council had voted Sept. 12 to seek a temporary license as the $16.5 million renovation nears completion and events like weddings and concerts are planned.
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Toor
the Sentinel
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Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Holland City Council to vote on PILOT housing proposals
Holland City Council plans votes on two PILOT proposals for affordable housing. General Capital Group seeks a 19 year PILOT for 72 units at 159 S. River Ave with a $35,000 municipal services agreement. Samaritas proposes a 20 year PILOT for 48 units at 40 W. 16th St plus an $8,000 city services pact and added snowmelt costs. The measures aim to leverage state tax credits while balancing public benefits. The Sept. 19 meeting at City Hall begins at 7 p.m.
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Keith van Beek
Holland City
City Hall
Area man guilty of sexually exploiting children in Kalamazoo
William John Easterling, 52, of Robinson Township, found guilty by a Kalamazoo federal jury of one count sexual exploitation of a child two counts of attempted sexual exploitation and one count possession of pornography He faces 15 to 30 years at sentencing January 14 2019 in Kalamazoo A related state case in Ottawa County is set for October 3 Easterling previously sought public office and served on a zoning board records show he kept a video of a 16 year old filming himself and attempted to recruit a 13 to 15 year old for similar acts between 2015 and 2017 in Robinson Township and Newaygo County Jail housing.
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