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Holland passes resolution in support of upgrades at Hope College

Holland City Council recently passed a resolution in support of the "Hope College 2025 Project," ensuring favorable financing in an amount not to exceed $10 million for several updates and upgrades at the school. The greenlight comes just over a week after the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved a necessary...
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Semi-crash closes ramp to US-131, burned human remains identified and more top stories

Below are News Channel 3's top stories from the past week. Drivers looking to get on southbound US-131 from westbound I-196 in Grand Rapids will have to use a different route until further notice after a semi-truck carrying 140,000lbs of pea gravel and sand crashed Tuesday morning, according to Michigan State Police...
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West Michigan nonprofit, now expanding, aims to give weekend meals to 15,000 kids

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - For Dave Feenstra, a retired principal at Hudsonville Public Schools, the best time of the week is Thursday at 9 a.m., when he hauls bins filled with food - apples, packets of Ramen noodles and jars of peanut butter - through school hallways. He said joyful...
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Drone video captures massive waves violently crashing along Lake Michigan coast, towering over lighthouse

Huge waves smashed against a lighthouse on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, as strong winds created nasty conditions in the area.
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Casey’s makes $10k donation to Feeding America West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A growing convenience store chain recently gave Feeding America West Michigan (FAWM) a major boost in its efforts to make sure families have healthy meals. On Friday, Casey's made a $10,000 donation to FAWM during a grand opening event at 2134 Alpine Avenue NW in...
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Semi-trucks shine for the holidays in third annual highway Christmas parade

OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — There was no need to head out to a Christmas light show Saturday if you were along Red Arrow Highway, because local truck drivers brought one to you. The Red Arrow Convoy was a chance to show their creativity and put on a mobile Christmas...
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Dispatch: Fire and small explosion at Plainfield Twp. home

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Plainfield Township home is burning after a fire and small explosion broke out Sunday morning. The fire was reported around 9:20 a.m. Sunday. By 10 a.m. seven fire departments from the area were responding to the fire near the intersection of Alcove Drive NE and Rogue River Run,...
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Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools

Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
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Wyoming’s Godwin Mercado hosts first city even with a winter wonderland

The Godwin Mercado in Wyoming hosted its first city-sponsored event Friday, marking a milestone for the community space that opened earlier this year with a winter wonderland.
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Global holiday traditions showcased at Meijer Gardens

As ENLIGHTEN illuminates the skies outside Frederik Meijer Gardens, the Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibit illuminates its halls.

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