Cassandra Bondie
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Holland, MI, United States
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Guardian Jiu-Jitsu coming to Holland Town Center
HOLLAND — A martial arts studio is joining Holland Town Center.Guardian Jiu-Jitsu — formerly Kevin Irwin Jiu-Jitsu — will relaunch → Read More
Saunders Family Bakery launches menu expansion
HOLLAND — There’s even more to love at Saunders Family Bakery.On Friday, May 24, the Holland-based bakery launched its new salad and → Read More
West Ottawa teacher awarded honorary diploma during graduation ceremony
PARK TWP. — During West Ottawa High School’s graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 23, longtime teacher and commencement speaker Brian Taylor → Read More
Fennville High School hosts Celebration of the Arts at Hope College
HOLLAND — Fennville High School hosted a free Celebration of the Arts at Hope College’s Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts on Wednesday. → Read More
Owners, experts discuss perks, barriers to opening Holland business
HOLLAND — There’s no place like Holland when it comes to starting a business.For the fourth consecutive year, Holland has been named the → Read More
Dutch Treat Camping celebrates 50 years
HOLLAND — The waitlist for a seasonal campsite at Dutch Treat Camping is six pages long.And there’s a reason.Dutch Treat Camping opened in → Read More
Petoskey Street Drum Band provides free concert following Muziekparade
HOLLAND — Following the largest parade of Tulip Time on Saturday, May 11, the Petoskey Street Drum Band played a free concert for visitors at the intersection of Eighth Street and College Avenue.The group first impressed visitors as it performed in the Muziekparade alongside local bands like the Holland High School Band and the Holland American Legion Band.Shortly after the parade ended at 3:30… → Read More
Rick Klompenmaker brings shoe carving to Marktplaats
HOLLAND — Until Saturday, May 11, Tulip Time visitors and locals can watch live shoe carving at Marktplaats inside the Holland Civic Center.The carving is done throughout the day by Rick Klompenmaker.“My name means ‘wooden shoemaker’ and during Tulip Time and other festivals, I practice the trade and skill of making wooden shoes,” Klompenmaker told an audience on Friday. “It’s been in my family… → Read More
Dogs Bay North in Holland hosts canine family reunion
HOLLAND — In early 2018, a team from Headin’ Home Pet Rescue in Holland took in an emaciated German Shepherd and her nine three-week-old puppies.All 10 pups had been dumped in a ditch in Tennessee and were destined for a high-kill shelter. Headin’ Home cared for the dogs and eventually placed them in local homes.None of the new owners knew the whereabouts of the others.On Saturday, April 27 —… → Read More
Community comes together to send autism program students to prom
ZEELAND — There was something exceptional about prom at Zeeland West High School this year.It was the first year that students from the → Read More
JR Automation sold to Hitachi for $1.425B
HOLLAND — An agreement has been reached for the sale of one of the largest manufacturing employers in Holland.On Wednesday, April 24, Crestview Partners announced it will sell JR Automation Technologies to Tokyo-based innovation company Hitachi for $1.425 billion.“The team at Crestview is incredibly proud of the dramatic growth and transformation of JR resulting from our successful partnership… → Read More
Expert in workplace joy speaks at monthly chamber breakfast
HOLLAND — The key to a successful workplace is joy.That’s according to Rich Sheridan, CEO and chief storyteller at Menlo Innovations, a → Read More
After 16 years, Chan’s Martial Arts will change location, name
HOLLAND — Change is coming to Holland’s martial arts training and education scene.For the past 16 years, Rachael Anouthai and her husband, Chan, have operated Chan’s Martial Arts at 735 Paw Paw Drive in Holland.“We started Chan’s Martial Arts based on my husband’s passion and interest in passing on what he’s learned to the community we live in,” Anouthai said. “He wants to help others become… → Read More
Uptown Gallery and Frame Shop celebrating 25 years
HOLLAND — Shoppers looking for good conversation, detailed artwork and personalized framing will find a kindred spirit at Uptown Gallery and Frame Shop in Holland.After more than two years in a new location and 25 years in business, owner Kathy Leshner remains the primary operator of her storefront at 56 E. Lakewood Blvd. in The Railside Center.The shop, originally Uptown Poster and Frame, first… → Read More
Community members discuss space utilization along U.S.-31
HOLLAND TWP. — It’s easy to lose an entire afternoon shopping in the many storefronts and shopping centers along U.S.-31 in Holland Township. → Read More
Big Lake Brewing among fastest-growing breweries of 2018
HOLLAND — A local brewery is making big strides nationwide.On Wednesday, March 27, the Brewers Association (BA) — a nonprofit trade group — released its second annual list of the fastest-growing small and independent craft brewing companies.The list of 50 breweries represents 27 states. Big Lake Brewing, located on Seventh Street in downtown Holland, was listed at number 46.“We were very… → Read More
Allegan man's 'chemo brain' defense doesn't fly in attempt to overturn conviction
ALLEGAN COUNTY — The Michigan Court of Appeals on Thursday denied the appeal of an Allegan County man seeking to overturn his 2017 conviction.On Sept. 4, 2016, Lance William Ruimveld was arrested in Gunplain Township. He was charged with one count of second degree home invasion, one count of stalking, three counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer, one count of malicious destruction… → Read More
First businesses in Eighth Street development to open in April
HOLLAND — In just a few weeks, a new development on West Eighth Street will take its first upright steps toward public integration.For the past two years, GDK Construction has worked to completely transform Eighth Street between River Avenue and Pine Avenue in downtown Holland.The series of projects began with the renovation of The Sentinel building, which paved the way for the addition and… → Read More
Variety of treats available at local bakeries for Fat Tuesday
HOLLAND — Those looking for a high-calorie snack on Fat Tuesday will find plenty of local options.For traditional paczki, shoppers can visit deBoer → Read More
Shopping event kicks off Girlfriends Weekend
HOLLAND — Girlfriends Weekend has once again come to Holland.Each year, the event draws hundreds of women to Holland for shopping, dining and entertainment. According to Kara de Alvare, marketing coordinator for Downtown Holland, more than 600 women will participate this year.“We are thrilled to be hosting our largest Girlfriends Weekend ever this year,” de Alvare said in a prepared statement.… → Read More