Amy. Biolchini
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Public project, private talks: Holland has spent $500K studying Civic Center since 1990
A year ago, most Hollanders thought the Civic Center would be torn down.But behind closed doors, Holland officials were meeting with the city’s biggest players to scheme up a plan to save the building — all prompted by the promise of a $2 million donation, documents show.Former Mayor Kurt Dykstra thwarted reporters’ questions on the subject last spring, springing the announcement to the surprise… → Read More
Sentinel's press room slated for demolition
Demolition of the former press room at The Holland Sentinel building at 54 W. Eighth Street could begin as early as Wednesday, March 23.By Thursday, March → Read More
Remaining Central Avenue construction to begin in August
A major overhaul of Central Avenue through Holland’s core that was paused throughout the winter months will begin again this August. → Read More
West Michigan companies on display in airport’s new business center
When it opens this fall, visitors to the West Michigan Regional Airport will be welcomed by a fireplace, spacious seating area and a wall of energy efficient windows facing the runway. → Read More
Holland Township readies for $1.6M in local, subdivision road resurfacing
The township’s Board of Trustees approved resurfacing cost estimates from the Ottawa County Road Commission for about 1.65 miles of local roads and about 4.07 miles of subdivision streets at its regular meeting Thursday, March 17. → Read More
Holland BPW customers could see rate increases beginning in July
Holland Board of Public Works customers could see another year of rate increases beginning July 1.The average residential customer in the Holland-area → Read More
City leaders respond to backlash over loss of Holland’s ‘welkom’ signs
People far beyond the bounds of Holland’s tulip-emblazoned wooden “welkom to Holland” signs reacted to news this month that the signs → Read More
Civic Center vision: Conceptual plan for renovation presented to Holland officials
After months of public engagement, City Council got its first complete look at what residents and stakeholders want out the outdated, sentiment-laden building to be at its Wednesday, March 16, meeting. → Read More
Planning begins to decommission Holland’s James De Young coal plant
As Holland builds its new natural gas power plant, it is readying to decommission the coal-fired James De Young plant on Pine Avenue.The city’s → Read More
Lessons learned: City updates approach to Ninth Street construction
More public communication, more pedestrian access and more involvement with the contractor: three lessons Holland city leaders say they’ll be → Read More
Classroom Spotlight: Holland Early College teacher pushes students to think
“I love what I do. There are kids here that need me here,” Shawnda Garcia said, wiping away a tear. → Read More
Hope students shatter Dance Marathon fundraising goal
It was an emotional end to nearly 24 hours of straight dancing at Hope College when the 976 Dance Marathon participants learned Saturday evening how much → Read More
St. Patrick's Day Parade brings out Holland's Irish
From babies to dogs to middle-aged men, everyone was Irish for a day Saturday during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Holland. → Read More
Hope's research footprint: $9.9M in use for faculty, undergrad studies
There are $9.9 million of grant funds actively in use on campus this academic year, according to Tracey Nally, director of sponsored research programs. → Read More
Hamilton High, North Holland Elementary recognized for rising above achievement gap
Two schools in the Holland area are among 96 public schools in the state that have reduced the achievement gaps between their students. → Read More
Spectrum Health opens new office in Zeeland Community Hospital
The hospital hosted an open house Thursday, March 10, to showcase a new $1.5 million office for Spectrum Health Medical Group Bariatric Surgery and Spectrum Health Cancer Care. → Read More
Read it forward: Douglas Elementary spreads kindness message through community
It starts with a book, and a small elementary school in Douglas.The book’s message of kindness is one teachers and students are hoping spreads into → Read More
Developers gain neighborhood, historic commission support for Washington School project
The developers will also go before the Planning Commission in April to gain zoning approval to turn the school into residential units. → Read More
Hope College seeks partner for downtown Holland Eighth Street project
With the new Courtyard Marriott hotel and Big E’s sports bar open at 121 E. Eighth St. in downtown Holland, eyes naturally turn to the Hope College- → Read More
Nebraska sixth-grader asks for help with Michigan homework
A sixth-grade student from a town in central Nebraska is looking to the people of Michigan to help her with her homework. → Read More