Three mothers share work and child care trials during pandemic
Three mothers recount long hours balancing full-time jobs and childcare as COVID-19 disrupts schools and centers. The piece notes 2.3 million women leaving the labor force in the pandemic's first year, driven by caregiving duties and industries hit by closures, with quotes from mom Brooke Leppink on office and home overlap.
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National Women’s Law Center
Tales from a mother working double time
A stay at home mother who is also a working mom recounts the challenges of parenting a toddler and juggling freelance writing with home life before and during the pandemic. The piece reflects on perception versus reality of remote work and the frustration of early development milestones, ending with a note to continue on Page 11A.
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Renaissance Zone approved for Request Foods plant in Holland
Request Foods, a major Holland Township employer, plans a multi year investment and received approval for a 12.8 acre Agricultural Processing Renaissance Zone at Quincy Street and John F Donnelly Drive. The designation will exempt the new frozen food plant from most taxes for 12 years with tax phase ins starting in year 13.
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