Holland Civic Center manager resigns days before grand opening
Barbara Wiggins steps down as Holland Civic Center manager effective immediately, citing family reasons. John Siehl named interim manager as VenuWorks launches national search while the center prepares to open September 29. Wiggins had started May 7 after VenuWorks hired her to oversee the facility project.
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Trial set for former MAX director
Linda LeFebre former Macatawa Area Transit Director faces a jury trial for allegedly embezzling just over $32,000 from MAX after a pretrial conference. The Oct 30 Grand Haven 20th Circuit Court session before Judge Karen Miedema will hear claims she falsified paid time off filings since 2014 including hours of 8 16 20 or 40 per pay period.
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Iconic Douglas Root Beer Barrel Concession Reopens
The community driven refurbishing project completed this summer as the iconic root beer barrel concession stand in Douglas reopened under leaseholder Michael White. The barrel, moved from Center Street, now sits at the corner of Center and Ferry streets.
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Pigs as pets on Holland City Council agenda
Holland officials will discuss allowing miniature pigs as household pets at the Sept. 26 meeting. A city staff report backs amending ordinance language to match dog requirements and hold a public hearing for comment. Also on the agenda is year round overnight parking called parking pathways for certain areas.
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