Tag: Holland

MDOT to rebuild I-196 Business Loop between Holland, Zeeland

OTTAWA COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation is rebuilding the I-196 Business Loop between Holland and Zeeland. MDOT is investing roughly $17 million to rebuild 4.5 miles of the eastbound and westbound I-196 Business Loop from US-31 in Holland to 88th Avenue in Zeeland, according to a news release. Work includes asphalt resurfacing, full-depth […]

Kraft Heinz of Holland will receive clean energy facelift

HOLLAND — Kraft Heinz of Holland makes a little of everything — mustard, pickles, barbecue sauces, relishes and vinegar. Now, with the help of up to $170 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration, the plant will soon implement changes meant to reduce annual emissions by close to 99 percent […]

Holland Youth Advisory Council members lead the way toward sustainability

HOLLAND — The Holland Youth Advisory Council, a group of local high school students aiming to raise awareness about important issues in the community, is hoping to reduce food waste going to the landfill and reduce energy waste at home. The HYAC Environmental Committee has partnered with the sustainability clubs at Black River, Holland, and […]

Holland man’s conviction of resisting arrest will stand

OTTAWA COUNTY — The Michigan Court of Appeals has rejected a local man’s appeal of his conviction for resisting or obstructing a police officer. Anthony Fareed, 54, was charged in August 2021 with two counts of resisting Holland police officers who had a warrant for his arrest. He was found guilty of one count following […]

Here’s where notable court cases stand in the greater Holland area

WEST MICHIGAN — Several notable court cases are still pending in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Here are expected court dates: Ottawa County 20th Circuit Court James “Jimmy” Richard Beauchamp is set to begin his trial Tuesday, March 19. Beauchamp, 55, of Kentwood, was arrested in December 2023 after a months-long investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Beauchamp is […]

Westover sewer rates to jump 33% as Holland Avenue work projected for August

Feb. 5—WESTOVER — Critical numbers tied to Westover’s Holland Avenue and pump station replacement plans came to light on Monday, including how much the parallel projects will impact residents’ sewer bills. City Attorney Tim Stranko explained an ordinance enacting a 33.7 % rate increase is expected before Westover City Council for first reading at its […]

Holland attorney Derek Dalman announces run for Ottawa County Probate Court

HOLLAND — A second attorney has declared their candidacy for the Ottawa County Probate Court. Derek Dalman, an attorney at Cunningham Dalman and deputy city attorney for Holland, announced Friday, Jan. 26, he’s running for the position. Dalman previously worked as assistant prosecutor for Ottawa County under Ronald Frantz, handling felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquency […]