Kate Carlson
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Holland, MI, United States
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Padnos creates in-house temp agency to aid other companies
HOLLAND — Padnos Recycling and Scrap Management recently started an in-house temp agency to help some of its customers that are struggling to meet production schedules.The Holland company is an essential business, so it has continued to operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus has had a big effect on many of its customers. Some have had to shut down, some are busier than usual,… → Read More
Local chef dies suddenly
HOLLAND — Many in the community are mourning the sudden death of beloved chef, Andy Stewart.Stewart, 62, was a Kalamazoo resident but frequented Holland often. He worked for over 30 years in the restaurant business and served as the corporate chef of Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars in downtown Holland, where he taught cooking classes. Stewart was also a regular in the Holland Area Farmers Market chef… → Read More
How to attend a public meeting
Learning how to go to a local municipal meeting is something most people are not taught in school. Usually this leaves residents ill-informed on how to → Read More
Tulip Time cancellation will have big impact on community
HOLLAND — The spread of COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of just about every large-scale event, including the 2020 Tulip Time Festival in → Read More
Holland Twp. trustee tested positive, says mother died of COVID-19
HOLLAND TWP. — A Holland Township elected official revealed Thursday he had tested positive for COVID-19 and that his mother had recently died of complications from the virus. Trustee Russell TeSlaa shared during the April 2 meeting that he had contracted COVID-19. The meeting was held via phone conference. TeSlaa said he “made a full recovery a few days ago.” “They don’t really tell you what to… → Read More
Klobuchar stresses bringing in all voters for Biden
GRAND RAPIDS — Former presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar campaigned for Joe Biden on Saturday, March 7, where she stressed the importance of bringing in voters across the political spectrum, including people who voted for President Donald Trump. People who voted for Trump were promised a lot the president never delivered on, Klobuchar said. The Minnesota senator highlighted broken promises… → Read More
Amy Klobuchar campaigns for Joe Biden in Grand Rapids, stresses voter turnout
Amy Klobuchar stressed the importance of bringing in voters across the political spectrum, including people who voted for President Donald Trump. → Read More
What to know about the census, why it's important
HOLLAND — A Thursday town hall organized by the Holland Area League of Women Voters gave updates on what people should know about the 2020 census. → Read More
Companies customize battery cars for children with limited mobility
ZEELAND — Sue Fitch lifted her 5-year-old daughter out of her wheelchair and set her inside a small battery operated car covered in rhinestones and princess stickers. "Sophie has pretty limited options outside, so we're hoping she can use this on the playground at school," Fitch said about her daughter. Sophie was one of four children to receive a battery-operated toy car on Friday, Feb. 21,… → Read More
Last Johnny Carino's restaurant in Michigan closes
The Johnny Carino's restaurant in Holland closed after 16 years of service. → Read More
Holland planners will vote on 100-foot-tall digester site plan
HOLLAND — Plans to construct a 102-foot-tall round steel tank meant to aid in getting rid of sewage sludge were presented Tuesday by the Holland Board of Public Works staff. Even though the structure, called an anaerobic digester, will not be located downtown, the plans were presented to the Downtown Development Authority Board to get feedback from downtown business owners and stakeholders. The… → Read More
Drag Brunch returning to Holland Civic Center
HOLLAND — A sold-out drag queen performance that took place last summer at the Holland Civic Center — drawing a mix of criticism and support — will return to the venue Feb. 16. "We're excited to return to the Civic Center and share the love again and spread the message," said the show's producer, Trevor Lee Straub. The event is put on by Michigan Drag Brunch by DT Promotions, and will feature… → Read More
Young Holland native buys used bookstore
HOLLAND — Instead of using her savings to go to college, Rebekah Catlin decided to pursue her dream of owning a business. The 19-year-old Holland → Read More
Saugatuck, Douglas leaders collaborate for Women's March events
SAUGATUCK — Signs with empowering words and slogans protesting President Donald Trump were on display Saturday in downtown Douglas for the fourth → Read More
New coffee shop opening on the lakeshore
PARK TWP. — A new year will bring a new coffee shop to Park Township. Two couples are in the process of opening KIN Coffee & Craft House along the lakeshore at 1200 Ottawa Beach Road, which previously housed Westshore Board Sport store. Lynn and Philip Kennedy, and Jamie and Austin Grisham are hoping to open the coffee shop sometime in April 2020. "We really wanted to provide a space that would… → Read More
Holland candlelight vigil will honor lives lost to transphobic violence
HOLLAND — A candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost to anti-transgender violence will take place Wednesday at Herrick District Library. The vigil → Read More
The Bluestocking Bookshop opens, boasts wide range of titles
HOLLAND — Readers have another place to purchase books in Holland with the opening of The Bluestocking Bookshop.Owner R. Aimee Chipman opened the used book store on Monday at 501 Butternut Drive, next to Dutch Delite Bakery. The Holland resident is a book enthusiast and previously worked at Between the Covers book store.The Bluestocking Bookshop will carry mostly used books in a wide range of… → Read More
Hops at 84 East among James Beard winners
HOLLAND — Hops at 84 East was among five restaurants in the country to receive national recognition in the James Beard Foundation’s blended → Read More
Dog boarding, care facility planned for Holland
HOLLAND TWP. — A new dog boarding, doggy daycare and grooming business will likely open this year in Holland.Kurt Eisenhardt got the rezoning → Read More
Development stalled as township studies groundwater issue
OLIVE TWP. — In the midst of Ottawa County's ongoing shortage of groundwater, Olive Township placed a moratorium in May on new well water → Read More