Michigan News» Holland http://michigandisaster.org News Summary From Around Michigan Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:21:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Obama Sells Auto Bailout Good News in Mich.- YOU DECIDE: Would You Buy Electric Car? http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-sells-auto-bailout-good-news-in-mich-you-decide-would-you-buy-electric-car/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-sells-auto-bailout-good-news-in-mich-you-decide-would-you-buy-electric-car/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:54:40 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-sells-auto-bailout-good-news-in-mich-you-decide-would-you-buy-electric-car/ President Obama came to Michigan to tout the success of the auto industry and the economic boom he says its playing in restoring the economy. But, in Detroit, unemployment remains high and while the big three auto companies continue to improve, they are not yet back to their old powerhouse-selves.

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]]> President Obama came to Michigan to tout the success of the auto industry and the economic boom he says its playing in restoring the economy. But, in Detroit, unemployment remains high and while the big three auto companies continue to improve, they are not yet back to their old powerhouse-selves.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-sells-auto-bailout-good-news-in-mich-you-decide-would-you-buy-electric-car/feed/ 0 Research facility gets big boost http://michigandisaster.org/2010/research-facility-gets-big-boost/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/research-facility-gets-big-boost/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:06:17 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/research-facility-gets-big-boost/ HOLLAND, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A research facility in Holland is getting a big boost Friday. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is awarding the MSU Bio-economy Institute with $1.4 million in funding.

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]]> HOLLAND, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A research facility in Holland is getting a big boost Friday. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is awarding the MSU Bio-economy Institute with $1.4 million in funding.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/research-facility-gets-big-boost/feed/ 0 Could oil spill be ‘tragedy’ for Lake Michigan? Water experts say Granholm ‘went a little overboard’ about threat http://michigandisaster.org/2010/could-oil-spill-be-tragedy-for-lake-michigan-water-experts-say-granholm-went-a-little-overboard-about-threat/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/could-oil-spill-be-tragedy-for-lake-michigan-water-experts-say-granholm-went-a-little-overboard-about-threat/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:50:18 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/could-oil-spill-be-tragedy-for-lake-michigan-water-experts-say-granholm-went-a-little-overboard-about-threat/ But a few Lake Michigan beaches may see tar balls if the oil continues down the Kalamazoo River.

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]]> But a few Lake Michigan beaches may see tar balls if the oil continues down the Kalamazoo River.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/could-oil-spill-be-tragedy-for-lake-michigan-water-experts-say-granholm-went-a-little-overboard-about-threat/feed/ 0 Retirements, motivated GOP voters could change Michigan’s delegate mix http://michigandisaster.org/2010/retirements-motivated-gop-voters-could-change-michigans-delegate-mix/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/retirements-motivated-gop-voters-could-change-michigans-delegate-mix/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:13:07 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/retirements-motivated-gop-voters-could-change-michigans-delegate-mix/ Tuesday’s primary sets into motion one of the biggest shakeups in Michigan’s congressional delegation in years.

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]]> Tuesday’s primary sets into motion one of the biggest shakeups in Michigan’s congressional delegation in years.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/retirements-motivated-gop-voters-could-change-michigans-delegate-mix/feed/ 0 Michigan Long Course Swim Championships off to ‘a good start’ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-long-course-swim-championships-off-to-a-good-start/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-long-course-swim-championships-off-to-a-good-start/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:28:23 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-long-course-swim-championships-off-to-a-good-start/ Abigail Johns, Cassandra Misiewicz, Taylor Garcia and Holly Morren among local swimmers who fared well at big meet Thursday at Holland Community Aquatic Center.

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]]> Abigail Johns, Cassandra Misiewicz, Taylor Garcia and Holly Morren among local swimmers who fared well at big meet Thursday at Holland Community Aquatic Center.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-long-course-swim-championships-off-to-a-good-start/feed/ 0 Michigan loses final bid for Race to Top school cash http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-school-cash/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-school-cash/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:57:42 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-school-cash/ The Michigan Education Association was criticized Tuesday for pressuring lawmakers to water down teacher evaluation rules in the state’s school reform package, resulting in Michigan losing out a second time on millions in federal funds.

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]]> The Michigan Education Association was criticized Tuesday for pressuring lawmakers to water down teacher evaluation rules in the state’s school reform package, resulting in Michigan losing out a second time on millions in federal funds.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-school-cash/feed/ 0 Mid-Michigan Afternoon Links: New jobs coming to Saginaw County, possible source for Saginaw County’s "mystery smell … http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mid-michigan-afternoon-links-new-jobs-coming-to-saginaw-county-possible-source-for-saginaw-countys-mystery-smell/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mid-michigan-afternoon-links-new-jobs-coming-to-saginaw-county-possible-source-for-saginaw-countys-mystery-smell/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:41:49 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mid-michigan-afternoon-links-new-jobs-coming-to-saginaw-county-possible-source-for-saginaw-countys-mystery-smell/ Here’s a roundup of today’s news from around mid-Michigan.

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]]> Here’s a roundup of today’s news from around mid-Michigan.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mid-michigan-afternoon-links-new-jobs-coming-to-saginaw-county-possible-source-for-saginaw-countys-mystery-smell/feed/ 0 Holland Police Log – July 28 to July 29, 2010 http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-28-to-july-29-2010/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-28-to-july-29-2010/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:29:06 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-28-to-july-29-2010/ July 28 12:15 p.m. Civil complaint, 00 blk. E. 16th St. 12:58 p.m. Break and enter, 1100 blk. Hawthorne Ct. 1:40 p.m. Shoplifter, 400 blk. W. 17th St.

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]]> July 28 12:15 p.m. Civil complaint, 00 blk. E. 16th St. 12:58 p.m. Break and enter, 1100 blk. Hawthorne Ct. 1:40 p.m. Shoplifter, 400 blk. W. 17th St.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-28-to-july-29-2010/feed/ 0 Light turnout forecast for Aug. 3 primaries http://michigandisaster.org/2010/light-turnout-forecast-for-aug-3-primaries/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/light-turnout-forecast-for-aug-3-primaries/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:27:34 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/light-turnout-forecast-for-aug-3-primaries/ Lansing — Michigan’s Secretary of State estimated Wednesday the turnout for next week’s party primaries will be less than a quarter of the state’s registered voters.

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]]> Lansing — Michigan’s Secretary of State estimated Wednesday the turnout for next week’s party primaries will be less than a quarter of the state’s registered voters.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/light-turnout-forecast-for-aug-3-primaries/feed/ 0 Holland City Council considers tax abatement extensions for tool and die http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-city-council-considers-tax-abatement-extensions-for-tool-and-die/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-city-council-considers-tax-abatement-extensions-for-tool-and-die/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:44:26 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-city-council-considers-tax-abatement-extensions-for-tool-and-die/ The Holland City Council is considering new limits on tool and die recovery zones to limit tool and die tax abatements to six years (the state allows up to 15 years).

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]]> The Holland City Council is considering new limits on tool and die recovery zones to limit tool and die tax abatements to six years (the state allows up to 15 years).

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-city-council-considers-tax-abatement-extensions-for-tool-and-die/feed/ 0 Michigan lawmakers approve ‘Complete Streets’ to encourage more paths for bicyclists, pedestrians http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-lawmakers-approve-complete-streets-to-encourage-more-paths-for-bicyclists-pedestrians/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-lawmakers-approve-complete-streets-to-encourage-more-paths-for-bicyclists-pedestrians/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:15:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-lawmakers-approve-complete-streets-to-encourage-more-paths-for-bicyclists-pedestrians/ Bill encourages planning for bicyclists and pedestrians when renovating streets.

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]]> Bill encourages planning for bicyclists and pedestrians when renovating streets.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-lawmakers-approve-complete-streets-to-encourage-more-paths-for-bicyclists-pedestrians/feed/ 0 East Carolina’s NCAA case has similarities with Michigan football http://michigandisaster.org/2010/east-carolinas-ncaa-case-has-similarities-with-michigan-football/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/east-carolinas-ncaa-case-has-similarities-with-michigan-football/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:56:22 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/east-carolinas-ncaa-case-has-similarities-with-michigan-football/ As the Michigan athletic department prepares for its hearing before the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions next month, another school has admitted violating rules pertaining to summer football workouts.

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]]> As the Michigan athletic department prepares for its hearing before the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions next month, another school has admitted violating rules pertaining to summer football workouts.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/east-carolinas-ncaa-case-has-similarities-with-michigan-football/feed/ 0 Should Michigan repeal education reforms after they failed to earn state Race to the Top funding? http://michigandisaster.org/2010/should-michigan-repeal-education-reforms-after-they-failed-to-earn-state-race-to-the-top-funding/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/should-michigan-repeal-education-reforms-after-they-failed-to-earn-state-race-to-the-top-funding/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:15:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/should-michigan-repeal-education-reforms-after-they-failed-to-earn-state-race-to-the-top-funding/ One teachers union official says the state might not be able to pay for the reforms.

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]]> One teachers union official says the state might not be able to pay for the reforms.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/should-michigan-repeal-education-reforms-after-they-failed-to-earn-state-race-to-the-top-funding/feed/ 0 View Holland candidate forums online http://michigandisaster.org/2010/view-holland-candidate-forums-online/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/view-holland-candidate-forums-online/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:14:06 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/view-holland-candidate-forums-online/ The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area hosted three candidate forums this month for the August primary elections. The 2nd Congressional District, 30th District State Senate and the Ottawa County Commission 1st District forums may all be viewed online at www.macmedia.org.

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]]> The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area hosted three candidate forums this month for the August primary elections. The 2nd Congressional District, 30th District State Senate and the Ottawa County Commission 1st District forums may all be viewed online at www.macmedia.org.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/view-holland-candidate-forums-online/feed/ 0 Mich. loses final bid for Race to Top cash http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-cash/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-cash/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:03:56 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-cash/ The Michigan Education Association was criticized Tuesday for pressuring lawmakers to water down teacher evaluation rules in the state’s school reform package, resulting in Michigan losing out a second time on millions in federal funds.

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]]> The Michigan Education Association was criticized Tuesday for pressuring lawmakers to water down teacher evaluation rules in the state’s school reform package, resulting in Michigan losing out a second time on millions in federal funds.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-loses-final-bid-for-race-to-top-cash/feed/ 0 Michigan’s second failed bid for ‘Race to the Top’ funds could cost Saginaw County schools http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigans-second-failed-bid-for-race-to-the-top-funds-could-cost-saginaw-county-schools/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigans-second-failed-bid-for-race-to-the-top-funds-could-cost-saginaw-county-schools/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:44 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigans-second-failed-bid-for-race-to-the-top-funds-could-cost-saginaw-county-schools/ State officials say they remain committed to trying to turn around low-performing schools such as Buena Vista High School and four schools in the Saginaw School District despite Michigans failure to win $400 million in federal funds to…

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]]> State officials say they remain committed to trying to turn around low-performing schools such as Buena Vista High School and four schools in the Saginaw School District despite Michigans failure to win $400 million in federal funds to…

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigans-second-failed-bid-for-race-to-the-top-funds-could-cost-saginaw-county-schools/feed/ 0 Michigan Chamber of Commerce Releases Legislative Voting Record, Announces Earned Endorsements for State House and … http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-chamber-of-commerce-releases-legislative-voting-record-announces-earned-endorsements-for-state-house-and/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-chamber-of-commerce-releases-legislative-voting-record-announces-earned-endorsements-for-state-house-and/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:31:00 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-chamber-of-commerce-releases-legislative-voting-record-announces-earned-endorsements-for-state-house-and/ The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today released its 2009-2010 Legislative Voting Record â A Competitiveness Scorecard for Michigan. The purpose of this document is to provide the business community and other interested parties with a measure of how each member of the Michigan Legislature voted on a wide range of economic issues of importance to Michigan’s job providers.

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]]> The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today released its 2009-2010 Legislative Voting Record â A Competitiveness Scorecard for Michigan. The purpose of this document is to provide the business community and other interested parties with a measure of how each member of the Michigan Legislature voted on a wide range of economic issues of importance to Michigan’s job providers.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-chamber-of-commerce-releases-legislative-voting-record-announces-earned-endorsements-for-state-house-and/feed/ 0 Funeral services set for Holland man who drowned after saving son in Lake Michigan http://michigandisaster.org/2010/funeral-services-set-for-holland-man-who-drowned-after-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/funeral-services-set-for-holland-man-who-drowned-after-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:45:57 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/funeral-services-set-for-holland-man-who-drowned-after-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/ Funeral services for Mark Scheuer, the 49-year-old Holland man who drowned while rescuing his 9-year-old son from Lake Michigan in Grand Haven, will be Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Park Township.

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]]> Funeral services for Mark Scheuer, the 49-year-old Holland man who drowned while rescuing his 9-year-old son from Lake Michigan in Grand Haven, will be Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Park Township.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/funeral-services-set-for-holland-man-who-drowned-after-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/feed/ 0 Holland Board of Public Works: Holland City Council approves 8% water rate increase http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-board-of-public-works-holland-city-council-approves-8-water-rate-increase/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-board-of-public-works-holland-city-council-approves-8-water-rate-increase/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:44:10 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-board-of-public-works-holland-city-council-approves-8-water-rate-increase/ KEY ACTION: Without rate increases, the BPW could find itself in financial hot water, officials said. The Holland City Council recently allowed an 8 percent water rate increase while turning down a 3.5 percent electric rate increase, saying residents were facing too much financial difficulty already.

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]]> KEY ACTION: Without rate increases, the BPW could find itself in financial hot water, officials said. The Holland City Council recently allowed an 8 percent water rate increase while turning down a 3.5 percent electric rate increase, saying residents were facing too much financial difficulty already.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-board-of-public-works-holland-city-council-approves-8-water-rate-increase/feed/ 0 Event for West Michigan stargazers offers answers on the summer sky http://michigandisaster.org/2010/event-for-west-michigan-stargazers-offers-answers-on-the-summer-sky/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/event-for-west-michigan-stargazers-offers-answers-on-the-summer-sky/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:44:44 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/event-for-west-michigan-stargazers-offers-answers-on-the-summer-sky/ Grand Valley State University is hosting a program called “What’s Up in the Summer Sky.” The program begins at 8 p.m. Monday at the GVSU Meijer Campus in Holland. The event is free and open to the public. The outdoor viewing session will begin just after sunset.

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]]> Grand Valley State University is hosting a program called “What’s Up in the Summer Sky.” The program begins at 8 p.m. Monday at the GVSU Meijer Campus in Holland. The event is free and open to the public. The outdoor viewing session will begin just after sunset.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/event-for-west-michigan-stargazers-offers-answers-on-the-summer-sky/feed/ 0 Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins named to Manning Award Watch list http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-state-qb-kirk-cousins-named-to-manning-award-watch-list/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-state-qb-kirk-cousins-named-to-manning-award-watch-list/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:28:12 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-state-qb-kirk-cousins-named-to-manning-award-watch-list/ The quarterback from Holland is a second-year starter for the Spartans.

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]]> The quarterback from Holland is a second-year starter for the Spartans.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-state-qb-kirk-cousins-named-to-manning-award-watch-list/feed/ 0 WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather – WLNS.COM | Man Drowns In Lake Michigan http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:11:44 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan/ A Holland-area man drowns after rescuing his nine-year-old son from Lake Michigan. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department says it happened Friday near Grand Haven. The 49-year-old went in to help his son who was having trouble swimming, but shortly after handing his son to another man, he drowned.

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]]> A Holland-area man drowns after rescuing his nine-year-old son from Lake Michigan. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department says it happened Friday near Grand Haven. The 49-year-old went in to help his son who was having trouble swimming, but shortly after handing his son to another man, he drowned.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan/feed/ 0 Gregg Krupa: Red Wings in holding pattern while waiting for Mike Modano’s answer http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gregg-krupa-red-wings-in-holding-pattern-while-waiting-for-mike-modanos-answer/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gregg-krupa-red-wings-in-holding-pattern-while-waiting-for-mike-modanos-answer/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:46:54 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gregg-krupa-red-wings-in-holding-pattern-while-waiting-for-mike-modanos-answer/ Michigan native is contemplating coming to Detroit, but he’s not the team’s only need. GM Ken Holland also could use a veteran defenseman and a tough guy who can defend his skilled and aging roster.

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]]> Michigan native is contemplating coming to Detroit, but he’s not the team’s only need. GM Ken Holland also could use a veteran defenseman and a tough guy who can defend his skilled and aging roster.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gregg-krupa-red-wings-in-holding-pattern-while-waiting-for-mike-modanos-answer/feed/ 0 Central Michigan basketball wants to add forward for class of 2011 http://michigandisaster.org/2010/central-michigan-basketball-wants-to-add-forward-for-class-of-2011/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/central-michigan-basketball-wants-to-add-forward-for-class-of-2011/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:26:26 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/central-michigan-basketball-wants-to-add-forward-for-class-of-2011/ With an estimated two scholarships left for the 2011 class, the Central Michigan basketball program wants to build off back-to-back MAC West Division titles and a strong 2010 recruiting class. The Chippewas have a commitment from Holland West Ottawa point guard Jordan Myrick and adding a big man or two seems to be the goal for finishing out the class. Here are a few players whom CMU has offered:

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]]> With an estimated two scholarships left for the 2011 class, the Central Michigan basketball program wants to build off back-to-back MAC West Division titles and a strong 2010 recruiting class. The Chippewas have a commitment from Holland West Ottawa point guard Jordan Myrick and adding a big man or two seems to be the goal for finishing out the class. Here are a few players whom CMU has offered:

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/central-michigan-basketball-wants-to-add-forward-for-class-of-2011/feed/ 0 WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather – WLNS.COM | Man drowns helping to save son, 9, from Lake Mich. http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-helping-to-save-son-9-from-lake-mich/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-helping-to-save-son-9-from-lake-mich/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:11:44 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-helping-to-save-son-9-from-lake-mich/ Man drowns helping to save son, 9, from Lake Mich. GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) – A Holland-area man has drowned after helping to rescue his 9-year-old son from Lake Michigan off Grand Haven Beach.

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]]> Man drowns helping to save son, 9, from Lake Mich. GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) – A Holland-area man has drowned after helping to rescue his 9-year-old son from Lake Michigan off Grand Haven Beach.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wlns-tv-6-lansing-jackson-michigan-news-and-weather-wlns-com-man-drowns-helping-to-save-son-9-from-lake-mich/feed/ 0 West Michigan may help Republicans gain seats in state House http://michigandisaster.org/2010/west-michigan-may-help-republicans-gain-seats-in-state-house/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/west-michigan-may-help-republicans-gain-seats-in-state-house/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:15:56 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/west-michigan-may-help-republicans-gain-seats-in-state-house/ Michigan Democrats hold a 66-43 edge in the state House, but the anticipated Republican tide is likely to shrink that margin.

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]]> Michigan Democrats hold a 66-43 edge in the state House, but the anticipated Republican tide is likely to shrink that margin.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/west-michigan-may-help-republicans-gain-seats-in-state-house/feed/ 0 Lake Michigan rescuer details how Holland father sacrificed life to save son: ‘That boy has a purpose’ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lake-michigan-rescuer-details-how-holland-father-sacrificed-life-to-save-son-that-boy-has-a-purpose/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lake-michigan-rescuer-details-how-holland-father-sacrificed-life-to-save-son-that-boy-has-a-purpose/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:32:22 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lake-michigan-rescuer-details-how-holland-father-sacrificed-life-to-save-son-that-boy-has-a-purpose/ Hudsonville man recounts the events near the Grand Haven shoreline.

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]]> Hudsonville man recounts the events near the Grand Haven shoreline.

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]]> A Holland family is mourning the loss of a father and husband who drowned in Lake Michigan.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-father-sacrifices-his-life-to-save-his-son/feed/ 0 GOVERNOR RACE ABOUT JOBS http://michigandisaster.org/2010/governor-race-about-jobs/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/governor-race-about-jobs/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:37:03 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/governor-race-about-jobs/ At 13.6 percent, Michigans unemployment rate is no longer the highest in the country. The state was passed in the latest monthly report by Nevada.

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]]> At 13.6 percent, Michigans unemployment rate is no longer the highest in the country. The state was passed in the latest monthly report by Nevada.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/governor-race-about-jobs/feed/ 0 Holland man drowns saving son in Lake Michigan http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:29:06 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/ An Olive Township man died trying to save his son in the water at Grand Haven State Park.   Mark Scheuer and others jumped into Lake Michigan to rescue the struggling 9-year-old around 8:44 p.m. Friday.

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]]> An Olive Township man died trying to save his son in the water at Grand Haven State Park.   Mark Scheuer and others jumped into Lake Michigan to rescue the struggling 9-year-old around 8:44 p.m. Friday.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-saving-son-in-lake-michigan/feed/ 0 Holland man who drowned after rescuing son in Lake Michigan identified http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-who-drowned-after-rescuing-son-in-lake-michigan-identified/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-who-drowned-after-rescuing-son-in-lake-michigan-identified/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:30:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-who-drowned-after-rescuing-son-in-lake-michigan-identified/ According to Scheuers son Tim, 20, the family learned early Saturday morning that divers had recovered his fathers body. The tragedy unfolded about 8:45 p.m. Friday, when Daniel Scheuer, 14, yelled for help after being caught by a riptide while swimming near the Grand Haven State Park beach.

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]]> According to Scheuers son Tim, 20, the family learned early Saturday morning that divers had recovered his fathers body. The tragedy unfolded about 8:45 p.m. Friday, when Daniel Scheuer, 14, yelled for help after being caught by a riptide while swimming near the Grand Haven State Park beach.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-who-drowned-after-rescuing-son-in-lake-michigan-identified/feed/ 0 Lake Michigan beaches proving more popular than usual this year http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lake-michigan-beaches-proving-more-popular-than-usual-this-year/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lake-michigan-beaches-proving-more-popular-than-usual-this-year/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:51:01 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lake-michigan-beaches-proving-more-popular-than-usual-this-year/ It’s not exactly the hot weather that is the biggest draw.

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]]> It’s not exactly the hot weather that is the biggest draw.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lake-michigan-beaches-proving-more-popular-than-usual-this-year/feed/ 0 GOP rebel of 92 wants to be governor in 2010 http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gop-rebel-of-92-wants-to-be-governor-in-2010/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gop-rebel-of-92-wants-to-be-governor-in-2010/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:57:05 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gop-rebel-of-92-wants-to-be-governor-in-2010/ If Pete Hoekstra wanted job security, he wouldnt be seeking the Republican nomination for Michigan governor. He could be pursuing another term in Congress on Michigans western shore where voters have re-elected him eight times since his astonishing defeat of a powerful GOP incumbent in 1992. Or Hoekstra could return to the private sector where he worked before politics.

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]]> If Pete Hoekstra wanted job security, he wouldnt be seeking the Republican nomination for Michigan governor. He could be pursuing another term in Congress on Michigans western shore where voters have re-elected him eight times since his astonishing defeat of a powerful GOP incumbent in 1992. Or Hoekstra could return to the private sector where he worked before politics.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gop-rebel-of-92-wants-to-be-governor-in-2010/feed/ 0 GVSU football ticket tour to make two stops in Holland http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gvsu-football-ticket-tour-to-make-two-stops-in-holland/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gvsu-football-ticket-tour-to-make-two-stops-in-holland/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:28:21 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gvsu-football-ticket-tour-to-make-two-stops-in-holland/ Grand Valley State University is hoping to fuel fans interest in its upcoming football season. The school has announced plans for a 30-site tour across West Michigan beginning next week, including Holland.

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]]> Grand Valley State University is hoping to fuel fans interest in its upcoming football season. The school has announced plans for a 30-site tour across West Michigan beginning next week, including Holland.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/gvsu-football-ticket-tour-to-make-two-stops-in-holland/feed/ 0 Final swim together won’t alter bond for swimmers Emily Bos, Courtney Bartholomew, Taylor Garcia http://michigandisaster.org/2010/final-swim-together-wont-alter-bond-for-swimmers-emily-bos-courtney-bartholomew-taylor-garcia/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/final-swim-together-wont-alter-bond-for-swimmers-emily-bos-courtney-bartholomew-taylor-garcia/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:28:11 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/final-swim-together-wont-alter-bond-for-swimmers-emily-bos-courtney-bartholomew-taylor-garcia/ Holland has produced three of the top youth female backstrokers in the country during the past four years, but their window of competing together is closing. Next weekends Michigan Long Course State Championships at Holland Community Aquatic Center may be the final time Emily Bos, Courtney Bartholomew and Taylor Garcia will compete as teammates for Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics.

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]]> Holland has produced three of the top youth female backstrokers in the country during the past four years, but their window of competing together is closing. Next weekends Michigan Long Course State Championships at Holland Community Aquatic Center may be the final time Emily Bos, Courtney Bartholomew and Taylor Garcia will compete as teammates for Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/final-swim-together-wont-alter-bond-for-swimmers-emily-bos-courtney-bartholomew-taylor-garcia/feed/ 0 Holland man drowns in Lake Michigan after trying to save son’s life near Grand Haven shoreline http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan-after-trying-to-save-sons-life-near-grand-haven-shoreline/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan-after-trying-to-save-sons-life-near-grand-haven-shoreline/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:20:18 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan-after-trying-to-save-sons-life-near-grand-haven-shoreline/ Police have not released the man’s identity.

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]]> Police have not released the man’s identity.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-man-drowns-in-lake-michigan-after-trying-to-save-sons-life-near-grand-haven-shoreline/feed/ 0 Searching into the night for a man missing in Lake Michigan’s waters off the Grand Haven shore http://michigandisaster.org/2010/searching-into-the-night-for-a-man-missing-in-lake-michigans-waters-off-the-grand-haven-shore/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/searching-into-the-night-for-a-man-missing-in-lake-michigans-waters-off-the-grand-haven-shore/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:30:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/searching-into-the-night-for-a-man-missing-in-lake-michigans-waters-off-the-grand-haven-shore/ Capt. Rick Yonker of the Grand Haven Public Safety Department said the Holland resident heard his son yelling for help about 100 yards south of the south pier, reached him, passed him to another swimmer, then vanished into the water around 8:45 p.m.

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]]> Capt. Rick Yonker of the Grand Haven Public Safety Department said the Holland resident heard his son yelling for help about 100 yards south of the south pier, reached him, passed him to another swimmer, then vanished into the water around 8:45 p.m.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/searching-into-the-night-for-a-man-missing-in-lake-michigans-waters-off-the-grand-haven-shore/feed/ 0 Dad saves son, then drowns in Lake Mich http://michigandisaster.org/2010/dad-saves-son-then-drowns-in-lake-mich/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/dad-saves-son-then-drowns-in-lake-mich/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:24:17 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/dad-saves-son-then-drowns-in-lake-mich/ Mark Scheuer, a 49-year-old Holland father, rescued his 9-year-old son in Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park, but later drowned Friday night.

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]]> Mark Scheuer, a 49-year-old Holland father, rescued his 9-year-old son in Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park, but later drowned Friday night.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/dad-saves-son-then-drowns-in-lake-mich/feed/ 0 Weather events caught on tape in West Michigan. http://michigandisaster.org/2010/weather-events-caught-on-tape-in-west-michigan/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/weather-events-caught-on-tape-in-west-michigan/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:44:44 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/weather-events-caught-on-tape-in-west-michigan/ West Michigan was hit with more severe storms. Some believe a tornado touched down near Battle Creek. Residents in Ottawa, Allegan, and Calhoun counties all witnessed severe storms last night. Some of it, was caught on video.

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]]> West Michigan was hit with more severe storms. Some believe a tornado touched down near Battle Creek. Residents in Ottawa, Allegan, and Calhoun counties all witnessed severe storms last night. Some of it, was caught on video.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/weather-events-caught-on-tape-in-west-michigan/feed/ 0 Rooney top GOP 7th Congressional District fundraiser http://michigandisaster.org/2010/rooney-top-gop-7th-congressional-district-fundraiser/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/rooney-top-gop-7th-congressional-district-fundraiser/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:57:11 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/rooney-top-gop-7th-congressional-district-fundraiser/ Washington — In the Republican primary battle in Michigan’s south-central 7th Congressional District, attorney Brian Rooney of Dexter heads into the final stretch with more cash than former Congressman Tim Walberg of Tipton, campaign reports filed Thursday show.

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]]> Washington — In the Republican primary battle in Michigan’s south-central 7th Congressional District, attorney Brian Rooney of Dexter heads into the final stretch with more cash than former Congressman Tim Walberg of Tipton, campaign reports filed Thursday show.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/rooney-top-gop-7th-congressional-district-fundraiser/feed/ 0 New Michigan law makes life simpler for home kitchen entrepreneurs http://michigandisaster.org/2010/new-michigan-law-makes-life-simpler-for-home-kitchen-entrepreneurs/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/new-michigan-law-makes-life-simpler-for-home-kitchen-entrepreneurs/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:00:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/new-michigan-law-makes-life-simpler-for-home-kitchen-entrepreneurs/ “Cottage food” entrepreneurs like Smitty’s Hot Sludge makers Kathy Smith, left, and Peggy Reyers, center, are now subject to fewer state regulations.

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]]> “Cottage food” entrepreneurs like Smitty’s Hot Sludge makers Kathy Smith, left, and Peggy Reyers, center, are now subject to fewer state regulations.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/new-michigan-law-makes-life-simpler-for-home-kitchen-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 Lane closed for road reconstruction http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lane-closed-for-road-reconstruction/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lane-closed-for-road-reconstruction/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:44:36 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lane-closed-for-road-reconstruction/ What it is: The Michigan Department of Transportation is reconstructing the road shoulders along U.S. 31 south of Holland, causing a lane closure on U.S. 31 from Lincoln Avenue to the I-196 interchange.  

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]]> What it is: The Michigan Department of Transportation is reconstructing the road shoulders along U.S. 31 south of Holland, causing a lane closure on U.S. 31 from Lincoln Avenue to the I-196 interchange.  

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/lane-closed-for-road-reconstruction/feed/ 0 Joblessness increases in two West Michigan markets http://michigandisaster.org/2010/joblessness-increases-in-two-west-michigan-markets/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/joblessness-increases-in-two-west-michigan-markets/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:14:44 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/joblessness-increases-in-two-west-michigan-markets/ Joblessness rose in two of West Michigan’s markets last month, according to a new report by the state.

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]]> Joblessness rose in two of West Michigan’s markets last month, according to a new report by the state.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/joblessness-increases-in-two-west-michigan-markets/feed/ 0 Unemployment rates mixed in major Michigan markets http://michigandisaster.org/2010/unemployment-rates-mixed-in-major-michigan-markets/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/unemployment-rates-mixed-in-major-michigan-markets/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:14:32 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/unemployment-rates-mixed-in-major-michigan-markets/ Lansing — New figures show seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates for Michigan’s 17 major labor markets were mixed in June.

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]]> Lansing — New figures show seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates for Michigan’s 17 major labor markets were mixed in June.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/unemployment-rates-mixed-in-major-michigan-markets/feed/ 0 Holland Police Log – July 20 to July 21, 2010 http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-20-to-july-21-2010/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-20-to-july-21-2010/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:44:06 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-20-to-july-21-2010/ July 20 12:24 p.m. Suspicious incident, 900 blk. E. 8th St. 2:13 p.m. Disturbance, 700 blk. E. 16th St. 3:22 p.m. Vicious animal, 00 blk. E. 17th St.

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]]> July 20 12:24 p.m. Suspicious incident, 900 blk. E. 8th St. 2:13 p.m. Disturbance, 700 blk. E. 16th St. 3:22 p.m. Vicious animal, 00 blk. E. 17th St.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-20-to-july-21-2010/feed/ 0 Holland BPW approves leasing land for wind farms in Allegan County http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-bpw-approves-leasing-land-for-wind-farms-in-allegan-county/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-bpw-approves-leasing-land-for-wind-farms-in-allegan-county/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:30:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-bpw-approves-leasing-land-for-wind-farms-in-allegan-county/ If found feasible, wind turbines could be located at as many as 45 different sites around the county, with construction beginning in 2013.

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]]> If found feasible, wind turbines could be located at as many as 45 different sites around the county, with construction beginning in 2013.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-bpw-approves-leasing-land-for-wind-farms-in-allegan-county/feed/ 0 Girl apparently suffocates under Michigan grandmother http://michigandisaster.org/2010/girl-apparently-suffocates-under-michigan-grandmother/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/girl-apparently-suffocates-under-michigan-grandmother/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:56:02 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/girl-apparently-suffocates-under-michigan-grandmother/ HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) Family members are clinging to memories of a 15-month-old west Michigan girl who apparently suffocated beneath her grandmother when the woman suffered a seizure and blacked out.

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]]> HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) Family members are clinging to memories of a 15-month-old west Michigan girl who apparently suffocated beneath her grandmother when the woman suffered a seizure and blacked out.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/girl-apparently-suffocates-under-michigan-grandmother/feed/ 0 Vistage Michigan Launches Web Site http://michigandisaster.org/2010/vistage-michigan-launches-web-site/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/vistage-michigan-launches-web-site/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:11:08 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/vistage-michigan-launches-web-site/ Detroit – Vistage Michigan, formerly TEC Detroit, has launched a new Web site, www.vistagemichigan.com.

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]]> Detroit – Vistage Michigan, formerly TEC Detroit, has launched a new Web site, www.vistagemichigan.com.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/vistage-michigan-launches-web-site/feed/ 0 Holland Little League Juniors denied spot in District 9 baseball final http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-little-league-juniors-denied-spot-in-district-9-baseball-final/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-little-league-juniors-denied-spot-in-district-9-baseball-final/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:43:18 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-little-league-juniors-denied-spot-in-district-9-baseball-final/ Seventh-inning comeback from Grand Rapids Southern Little League too much for Holland 13- to 14-year-olds Tuesday.

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]]> Seventh-inning comeback from Grand Rapids Southern Little League too much for Holland 13- to 14-year-olds Tuesday.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-little-league-juniors-denied-spot-in-district-9-baseball-final/feed/ 0 Holland wins $150,000 grant to help buy, fix homes http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-wins-150000-grant-to-help-buy-fix-homes/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-wins-150000-grant-to-help-buy-fix-homes/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:58 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-wins-150000-grant-to-help-buy-fix-homes/ Program will provide up to $10,000 toward a down payment on a home and up to $25,000 more for rehabilitation work.

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]]> Program will provide up to $10,000 toward a down payment on a home and up to $25,000 more for rehabilitation work.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-wins-150000-grant-to-help-buy-fix-homes/feed/ 0 Editorial: Michigan enjoys tourism rebound, lawmakers should invest in Pure Michigan campaign http://michigandisaster.org/2010/editorial-michigan-enjoys-tourism-rebound-lawmakers-should-invest-in-pure-michigan-campaign/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/editorial-michigan-enjoys-tourism-rebound-lawmakers-should-invest-in-pure-michigan-campaign/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:15:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/editorial-michigan-enjoys-tourism-rebound-lawmakers-should-invest-in-pure-michigan-campaign/ Tourism revenues had dropped in recent years.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/editorial-michigan-enjoys-tourism-rebound-lawmakers-should-invest-in-pure-michigan-campaign/feed/ 0 WZZM 13 Vote 2010 Michigan Election Poll shows Cox, Hoekstra, & Snyder in tight GOP fight http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wzzm-13-vote-2010-michigan-election-poll-shows-cox-hoekstra-snyder-in-tight-gop-fight/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wzzm-13-vote-2010-michigan-election-poll-shows-cox-hoekstra-snyder-in-tight-gop-fight/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:59:57 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wzzm-13-vote-2010-michigan-election-poll-shows-cox-hoekstra-snyder-in-tight-gop-fight/ A new statewide poll shows Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and Holland U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra are in a virtual tie for the lead in their race to win the August 3rd Republican primary for governor, with Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder close behind.

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]]> A new statewide poll shows Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and Holland U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra are in a virtual tie for the lead in their race to win the August 3rd Republican primary for governor, with Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder close behind.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/wzzm-13-vote-2010-michigan-election-poll-shows-cox-hoekstra-snyder-in-tight-gop-fight/feed/ 0 Michigan Town’s Engine Shows It Could. Can It Again? http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-towns-engine-shows-it-could-can-it-again/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-towns-engine-shows-it-could-can-it-again/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:42:22 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-towns-engine-shows-it-could-can-it-again/ In Holland, Mich., where President Obama visited the site of a new electric car battery plant, an antique Allis-Chalmers steam engine is displayed as a symbol of the city’s industrial heritage. Now Holland is shaking off its rust and trying to build a future in what Michigan’s governor calls the “Green Belt.”

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]]> In Holland, Mich., where President Obama visited the site of a new electric car battery plant, an antique Allis-Chalmers steam engine is displayed as a symbol of the city’s industrial heritage. Now Holland is shaking off its rust and trying to build a future in what Michigan’s governor calls the “Green Belt.”

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-towns-engine-shows-it-could-can-it-again/feed/ 0 Michigan Teamsters endorse Hoekstra for GOP gubernatorial candidate http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-teamsters-endorse-hoekstra-for-gop-gubernatorial-candidate/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-teamsters-endorse-hoekstra-for-gop-gubernatorial-candidate/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:14:57 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-teamsters-endorse-hoekstra-for-gop-gubernatorial-candidate/ U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Holland, a Republican candidate for governor, captured today the endorsement of the Michigan Teamsters.

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]]> U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Holland, a Republican candidate for governor, captured today the endorsement of the Michigan Teamsters.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-teamsters-endorse-hoekstra-for-gop-gubernatorial-candidate/feed/ 0 Remarks by the President in Holland, Michigan on Investing in Clean Energy http://michigandisaster.org/2010/remarks-by-the-president-in-holland-michigan-on-investing-in-clean-energy/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/remarks-by-the-president-in-holland-michigan-on-investing-in-clean-energy/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:36:29 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/remarks-by-the-president-in-holland-michigan-on-investing-in-clean-energy/ Compact Power, Inc. Holland, Michigan 1:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat, have a seat. Before I get started, first of all, let me thank your fine young mayor.  Mr. Mayor, it is wonderful to see you, and I am partial to daughters, as I know you are, and I hope at some point I get a chance to meet yours.  But thank you for …

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]]> Compact Power, Inc. Holland, Michigan 1:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat, have a seat. Before I get started, first of all, let me thank your fine young mayor.  Mr. Mayor, it is wonderful to see you, and I am partial to daughters, as I know you are, and I hope at some point I get a chance to meet yours.  But thank you for …

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/remarks-by-the-president-in-holland-michigan-on-investing-in-clean-energy/feed/ 0 Electric Vehicles, Advanced Batteries, and American Jobs: Another Piece of the Puzzle in Holland, Michigan http://michigandisaster.org/2010/electric-vehicles-advanced-batteries-and-american-jobs-another-piece-of-the-puzzle-in-holland-michigan/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/electric-vehicles-advanced-batteries-and-american-jobs-another-piece-of-the-puzzle-in-holland-michigan/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:01:25 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/electric-vehicles-advanced-batteries-and-american-jobs-another-piece-of-the-puzzle-in-holland-michigan/ Its a small part of a big story that will impact how the world travels for generations to come and the role American workers will have in that transformation. This afternoon the President is at a groundbreaking ceremony at Compact Power, Inc. a subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., a battery plant in Holland, Michigan. The plant is yet another piece of the puzzle for turning electric vehicles from a …

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]]> Its a small part of a big story that will impact how the world travels for generations to come and the role American workers will have in that transformation. This afternoon the President is at a groundbreaking ceremony at Compact Power, Inc. a subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., a battery plant in Holland, Michigan. The plant is yet another piece of the puzzle for turning electric vehicles from a …

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/electric-vehicles-advanced-batteries-and-american-jobs-another-piece-of-the-puzzle-in-holland-michigan/feed/ 0 Granholm in Holland: Michigan is ‘grateful’ to be ‘North American battery capital’ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/granholm-in-holland-michigan-is-grateful-to-be-north-american-battery-capital/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/granholm-in-holland-michigan-is-grateful-to-be-north-american-battery-capital/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:01:17 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/granholm-in-holland-michigan-is-grateful-to-be-north-american-battery-capital/ Chairman of LG is in attendance, as well as the CEO Peter Bahnsuk Kim, Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Mayor of Holland Kurt Dykstra.

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]]> Chairman of LG is in attendance, as well as the CEO Peter Bahnsuk Kim, Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Mayor of Holland Kurt Dykstra.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/granholm-in-holland-michigan-is-grateful-to-be-north-american-battery-capital/feed/ 0 Obama touts investment in Michigan battery plant http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-touts-investment-in-michigan-battery-plant/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-touts-investment-in-michigan-battery-plant/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:45:10 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-touts-investment-in-michigan-battery-plant/ HOLLAND, Mich. – President Barack Obama says the groundbreaking for an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan has more to do with building a better economic future for the U.S. than putting up another factory.

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]]> HOLLAND, Mich. – President Barack Obama says the groundbreaking for an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan has more to do with building a better economic future for the U.S. than putting up another factory.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-touts-investment-in-michigan-battery-plant/feed/ 0 Work still needed to repair economic damage: Obama http://michigandisaster.org/2010/work-still-needed-to-repair-economic-damage-obama/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/work-still-needed-to-repair-economic-damage-obama/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:43:00 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/work-still-needed-to-repair-economic-damage-obama/ HOLLAND, Michigan (AFP) – US President Barack Obama admitted Thursday the progress he had wrought in turning around the economy was not yet sufficient to repair the “enormous damage” of the worst recession in decades.

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]]> HOLLAND, Michigan (AFP) – US President Barack Obama admitted Thursday the progress he had wrought in turning around the economy was not yet sufficient to repair the “enormous damage” of the worst recession in decades.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/work-still-needed-to-repair-economic-damage-obama/feed/ 0 Background on the President’s Event in Holland, Michigan Today http://michigandisaster.org/2010/background-on-the-presidents-event-in-holland-michigan-today/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/background-on-the-presidents-event-in-holland-michigan-today/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:21:29 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/background-on-the-presidents-event-in-holland-michigan-today/ Today, the President will deliver remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony at Compact Power, Inc. a subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., a battery plant in Holland, Michigan.  The plant is the ninth of nine new advanced battery factories to start construction as a result of the $2.4 billion in Recovery Act advanced battery and electric vehicle awards the President announced last August.  The project is …

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]]> Today, the President will deliver remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony at Compact Power, Inc. a subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., a battery plant in Holland, Michigan.  The plant is the ninth of nine new advanced battery factories to start construction as a result of the $2.4 billion in Recovery Act advanced battery and electric vehicle awards the President announced last August.  The project is …

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/background-on-the-presidents-event-in-holland-michigan-today/feed/ 0 LIVE VIDEO: Watch Obama in Holland at 1:30 http://michigandisaster.org/2010/live-video-watch-obama-in-holland-at-130/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/live-video-watch-obama-in-holland-at-130/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:01:02 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/live-video-watch-obama-in-holland-at-130/ Watch President Obama speak at the groundbreaking of the new compact power plant in Holland, Michigan, at 1:30 p.m.

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]]> Watch President Obama speak at the groundbreaking of the new compact power plant in Holland, Michigan, at 1:30 p.m.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/live-video-watch-obama-in-holland-at-130/feed/ 0 UPDATE: President Obama arrives in West Michigan http://michigandisaster.org/2010/update-president-obama-arrives-in-west-michigan/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/update-president-obama-arrives-in-west-michigan/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:29:44 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/update-president-obama-arrives-in-west-michigan/ HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) President Barack Obama has arrived at Gerald Ford International Airport. He’s in West Michigan to attend a groundbreaking at the future site of the LG Battery Facility in Holland. There, crews are putting on the final touches at the ground breaking site at 48th and Waverly.

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]]> HOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) President Barack Obama has arrived at Gerald Ford International Airport. He’s in West Michigan to attend a groundbreaking at the future site of the LG Battery Facility in Holland. There, crews are putting on the final touches at the ground breaking site at 48th and Waverly.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/update-president-obama-arrives-in-west-michigan/feed/ 0 Michigan GOP expects big primary vote http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-gop-expects-big-primary-vote/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-gop-expects-big-primary-vote/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:02:08 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-gop-expects-big-primary-vote/ Lansing — Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser on Wednesday predicted up to a million voters will turn out for the Aug. 3 GOP primary, and there’s a possibility none of the gubernatorial candidates will get more than 30 percent of the vote.

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]]> Lansing — Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser on Wednesday predicted up to a million voters will turn out for the Aug. 3 GOP primary, and there’s a possibility none of the gubernatorial candidates will get more than 30 percent of the vote.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-gop-expects-big-primary-vote/feed/ 0 The Presidential Planner http://michigandisaster.org/2010/the-presidential-planner/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/the-presidential-planner/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:52:32 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/the-presidential-planner/ President Obama will travel to Holland, Michigan, today for the groundbreaking of the new Compact Power plant an advanced battery plant that will open as a result of Recovery Act advanced battery and electric vehicle award. Electric vehicle – LG Chem – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – Michigan – Barack Obama

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]]> President Obama will travel to Holland, Michigan, today for the groundbreaking of the new Compact Power plant an advanced battery plant that will open as a result of Recovery Act advanced battery and electric vehicle award. Electric vehicle – LG Chem – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – Michigan – Barack Obama

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/the-presidential-planner/feed/ 0 Holland, Michigan pulls for Netherlands in World Cup http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-pulls-for-netherlands-in-world-cup/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-pulls-for-netherlands-in-world-cup/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:22:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-pulls-for-netherlands-in-world-cup/ To most diners, it looks like a plate of blueberry and cream cheese French toast topped with a citrus sauce and a mandarin orange garnish. But to those sitting down for breakfast and lunch at deBoer’s Dutch Bros. bakery and restaurant in this picturesque western Michigan community, it’s national pride.

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]]> To most diners, it looks like a plate of blueberry and cream cheese French toast topped with a citrus sauce and a mandarin orange garnish. But to those sitting down for breakfast and lunch at deBoer’s Dutch Bros. bakery and restaurant in this picturesque western Michigan community, it’s national pride.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-pulls-for-netherlands-in-world-cup/feed/ 0 Holland, Mich., ready to cheer on namesake nation http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-mich-ready-to-cheer-on-namesake-nation/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-mich-ready-to-cheer-on-namesake-nation/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:12:17 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-mich-ready-to-cheer-on-namesake-nation/ DETROIT (AP) Residents in the city of Holland, Mich., are ready to cheer on their namesake nation in Sunday’s World Cup final.

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]]> DETROIT (AP) Residents in the city of Holland, Mich., are ready to cheer on their namesake nation in Sunday’s World Cup final.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-mich-ready-to-cheer-on-namesake-nation/feed/ 0 Obama will visit Holland battery plant Thursday http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-will-visit-holland-battery-plant-thursday/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-will-visit-holland-battery-plant-thursday/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:10:28 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-will-visit-holland-battery-plant-thursday/ WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will be in west Michigan next week for a ceremony at a Holland battery plant that could someday employ as many as 400 people.

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]]> WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will be in west Michigan next week for a ceremony at a Holland battery plant that could someday employ as many as 400 people.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-will-visit-holland-battery-plant-thursday/feed/ 0 Obama to Travel to Michigan Thursday http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-to-travel-to-michigan-thursday/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-to-travel-to-michigan-thursday/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:43:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-to-travel-to-michigan-thursday/ Obama to attend groundbreaking at Michigan battery plant Thursday Michigan – United States – History – Recreation and Sports – Maps and Views

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]]> Obama to attend groundbreaking at Michigan battery plant Thursday Michigan – United States – History – Recreation and Sports – Maps and Views

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-to-travel-to-michigan-thursday/feed/ 0 Holland Michigan getting caught up in World Cup fever as Netherlands preps for finals http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-getting-caught-up-in-world-cup-fever-as-netherlands-preps-for-finals/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-getting-caught-up-in-world-cup-fever-as-netherlands-preps-for-finals/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:30:47 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-getting-caught-up-in-world-cup-fever-as-netherlands-preps-for-finals/ Tips on what to wear, how to cheer (Oranje Boven) on Sunday.

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]]> Tips on what to wear, how to cheer (Oranje Boven) on Sunday.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-michigan-getting-caught-up-in-world-cup-fever-as-netherlands-preps-for-finals/feed/ 0 Obama visit to Holland shows commitment to battery tech, mayor says http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-visit-to-holland-shows-commitment-to-battery-tech-mayor-says/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-visit-to-holland-shows-commitment-to-battery-tech-mayor-says/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:59:06 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-visit-to-holland-shows-commitment-to-battery-tech-mayor-says/ President Barack Obama will travel to Michigan Thursday for the groundbreaking of the $303 million, 650,000-square-foot LG Chem lithium-ion battery cell plant on the southeast side of Holland, according to a White House source.

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]]> President Barack Obama will travel to Michigan Thursday for the groundbreaking of the $303 million, 650,000-square-foot LG Chem lithium-ion battery cell plant on the southeast side of Holland, according to a White House source.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/obama-visit-to-holland-shows-commitment-to-battery-tech-mayor-says/feed/ 0 Hoekstra Announces Holland Christian High Student Wins 2010 Congressional Arts Competition http://michigandisaster.org/2010/hoekstra-announces-holland-christian-high-student-wins-2010-congressional-arts-competition/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/hoekstra-announces-holland-christian-high-student-wins-2010-congressional-arts-competition/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:29:16 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/hoekstra-announces-holland-christian-high-student-wins-2010-congressional-arts-competition/ Holland Christian High School student Stephen Busscher has won Michigans Second Congressional District 2010 Congressional Arts Competition with his piece Black Hole, which will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the next year, U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced today.

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]]> Holland Christian High School student Stephen Busscher has won Michigans Second Congressional District 2010 Congressional Arts Competition with his piece Black Hole, which will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the next year, U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, announced today.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/hoekstra-announces-holland-christian-high-student-wins-2010-congressional-arts-competition/feed/ 0 Michigan PSC Says No To Holland Coal-Fired Power Plant http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-psc-says-no-to-holland-coal-fired-power-plant/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-psc-says-no-to-holland-coal-fired-power-plant/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:50:31 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-psc-says-no-to-holland-coal-fired-power-plant/ LANSING – The Michigan Public Service Commission has once again found no need for a proposed coal-fired electric plant, this time in Holland.

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]]> LANSING – The Michigan Public Service Commission has once again found no need for a proposed coal-fired electric plant, this time in Holland.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/michigan-psc-says-no-to-holland-coal-fired-power-plant/feed/ 0 Mich.: Holland didn’t make case for coal plant http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-holland-didnt-make-case-for-coal-plant/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-holland-didnt-make-case-for-coal-plant/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:04:43 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-holland-didnt-make-case-for-coal-plant/ A state agency says Holland has failed to make its case for building a new coal-fired power plant, drawing criticism from its mayor.

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]]> A state agency says Holland has failed to make its case for building a new coal-fired power plant, drawing criticism from its mayor.

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/mich-holland-didnt-make-case-for-coal-plant/feed/ 0 Red Wings and Modano a perfect match http://michigandisaster.org/2010/red-wings-and-modano-a-perfect-match/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/red-wings-and-modano-a-perfect-match/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:02:41 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/red-wings-and-modano-a-perfect-match/ Signing Michigan native Mike Modano would be perfect for the Red Wings. Mike Modano – Detroit Red Wings – National Hockey League – Michigan – Sports

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]]> Signing Michigan native Mike Modano would be perfect for the Red Wings. Mike Modano – Detroit Red Wings – National Hockey League – Michigan – Sports

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]]> http://michigandisaster.org/2010/red-wings-and-modano-a-perfect-match/feed/ 0 Holland Police Log – July 6 to July 7 http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-6-to-july-7/ http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-6-to-july-7/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:29:07 +0000 Michigan News http://michigandisaster.org/2010/holland-police-log-july-6-to-july-7/ The following are dispatched calls from the Holland Police Dept. from noon July 6, to noon July 7, 2010. All calls are not necessarily listed.

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]]> The following are dispatched calls from the Holland Police Dept. from noon July 6, to noon July 7, 2010. All calls are not necessarily listed.

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