Mitchell Boatman
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Black River applauded for staff retention, creativity during visit from state officials
Leaders from the Michigan Department of Education visited Black River on Wednesday, March 8. → Read More
West Ottawa senior Isabel Shepard named Holland’s 2023 Youth of the Year
Isabel Shepard, a senior from West Ottawa, was named the 2023 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Youth of the Year on Thursday, March 9. → Read More
Culinary Cabaret raises nearly $200K for Holland Community Health Center
Holland Hospital's annual Culinary Cabaret generated nearly $200,000 to support the Holland Community Health Center. → Read More
Zeeland high schoolers are exploring careers firsthand, including healthcare
In an effort to translate classroom learning to real life, Zeeland Public Schools has partnered with several organizations in the community to provide what they call the "Z Experience." → Read More
Commissioners approve parks grant applications, delay approval for recycling center grant
Ottawa County commissioners voted Tuesday to advance two parks grant applications and to wait on approving a recycling center grant. → Read More
Suspect identified, arraigned for fatal shooting in Holland
James Leonard Taylor was arraigned at the 58th District Court in Holland on Monday, March 6. → Read More
Western Theological hires director for new counseling program
Elizabeth Pennock will direct Western Theological Seminary's new mental health counseling program, set to begin in 2024. → Read More
Summer 'saved' in Saugatuck with harbor dredging funds secured
The Army Corps of Engineers announced its 2023 fiscal year budget, which includes$895,000 for Saugatuck Harbor and the Kalamazoo River. → Read More
Saugatuck city manager Heise receives high marks in evaluation, 10% pay bump
Saugatuck City Manager Ryan Heise received high marks in a recent evaluation. City council then gave him a 10 percent raise. → Read More
County board approves Community Action Agency board appointment after previous delay
An appointment to the Community Action Agency advisory board was approved during a Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28. → Read More
Palisades owner officially submits second try at funds to reopen shuttered plant
Palisades Power Plant owner Holtec International has applied a second time for U.S. Department of Energy funding to reopen the plant. → Read More
The state graduation rate rose in the 2021-22 school year. Here’s how local schools fared
Although Michigan's statewide four-year graduation rate increased with the 2021-22 school year, several local districts saw a decline. → Read More
Hope College sees record number of gifts, nearly $400,000 during annual Day of Giving
Hope College's annual Day of Giving initiative generated more than 2,500 gifts and nearly $400,000 of support. → Read More
Ottawa Impact forces through 'correction' to Hambley hire 6-5
The vote Tuesday was to "correct" a resolution from the Dec. 13 meeting that resulted in Adeline Hambley being hired as health officer. → Read More
Nominations open for new award program recognizing Holland Public Schools staff
The Power H Impact Awards will award a staff member at each of Holland Public Schools' six buildings with a $1,000 prize, funded through a donation. → Read More
Annual Walk for Warmth fundraiser set for Saturday, March 4, in Holland
This year's Walk for Warmth, an fundraiser for Ottawa County Community Action Agency, will take place in Holland Saturday, March 4. → Read More
Brad Brower named Holland's 2023 Firefighter of the Year
A longtime lieutenant of the Holland Department of Public Safety's Fire Division has been named the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. → Read More
West Ottawa expanding computer science opportunities with grant money
West Ottawa Public Schools is using a grant from the Michigan Department of Education to expand computer science pathways for students. → Read More
Health officer chastises Ottawa County board for failing to approve health assessment
Health officer Adeline Hambley told commissioners Tuesday they need to approve an agreement for the CHNA that was removed from last week's agenda. → Read More
Michigan hospital leaders named to rural hospital 'CEOs to Know’ list
Becker's Hospital Review listed four Michigan leaders on its 2023 round-up. → Read More