Parents sue Ottawa County to undo mask mandate in schools
A group of parents filed in 20th Circuit Court seeking an immediate injunction to dissolve Ottawa County Public Health mask requirements for K-6 students. They allege the county board chair lacks authority to countermand the order issued August 20 by Health Officer Lisa Stefanov Sky. Protests followed the mandate as health experts cite masks as a COVID-19 control tool.
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Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria Reopens After Court Ruling
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, owner of Marlena's in Holland, resumes operations 185 days after jail time for operating without a food license. A modified court order ended the injunction, allowing reopening with restrictions and an inspection pending after license revocation over pandemic rule enforcement.
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Holland board allows teachers to keep tenure
Holland Public Schools will allow four teachers who recently left to retain tenure after a school board vote. Policy lets resignations before 30 days of the first day of school avoid automatic tenure loss, a more lenient rule than state law. Anne Wallace spoke for the teachers during the meeting.
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