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Holland, Michigan · HollandHosted by the Navy League, the Sea, Air, Space 2024 exposition gave America's maritime leadership the chance to talk about where their branches are and where they're headed. The gathering was also an opportunity for companies to build relationships with potential government buyers — including one boat-making company called Ghostworks Marine. Ghostworks Marine, based in Holland, Michigan, is hoping to bring its extensive history in high performan…See the Story
Ghostworks' racing technology could meet the military's immediate needs
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Grand Haven · Grand HavenA popular Michigan beach has been named one of the best in the country.Travel + Leisure recently released their list of the top 25 beaches in the U.S., ranked using different factors like:Sand qualityLevel of privacyPublic transportation and parkingActivitiesShaded areasOnly one of Michigan’s beaches cracked the list: Grand Haven State Park.Here’s what the writers said about it:“Set on the shores of Lake Michigan, this 48-acre park with powdery …See the Story
Popular Michigan beach ranked among top 25 in US
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Ottawa County, Michigan · Ottawa CountyOLIVE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A free instructional class hosted by Ottawa County to help its civilians plan in the case of an active shooter situation is already full. Ottawa County's Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events class, also known as CRASE, is no longer taking applications for participants. The strategies and guidance in a CRASE class break down ways to survive an active shooter event, the county says. Participants must be 18 year…See the Story
Ottawa Co. class to teach response to active shooter event
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Grand Haven · Grand HavenGRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — City leaders in Grand Haven are gearing up for the busiest time of year and those preparations include getting ready to close a portion of Washington Avenue in the Main Street Social District. "We're really trying to make the first block more active to keep people downtown for the season," said Chandi Pape, executive director of the Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority. Like many other cities, Gran…See the Story
Major upgrades planned for Grand Haven social district
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Holland, Michigan · HollandHOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Starting Saturday, up to 600,000 people are expected to visit the eight-day annual Tulip Time Festival. As people make the trip to Holland this year, they may have to keep an eye on construction. Earlier this month, MDOT began a $17 million project to repair 4.5 miles of the I-196 Business Loop between Holland and Zeeland. "It's served us well but we’ve got to get in there and rip it out and put in some new pavement. So, …See the Story
Will I-196 Business Loop construction affect Tulip Time?
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Georgetown Township · Georgetown TownshipGEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Grand Rapids man is in the hospital after a Monday morning crash in Georgetown Township. Around 9:45 a.m., deputies with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office were sent to the area of Fillmore Street and Cottonwood Drive for a crash. Responding deputies learned that a Honda Pilot, driven by a 45-year-old Grand Rapids man, had hit a tree. The driver was unconscious and pinned in the vehicle when officers arrive…See the Story
1 hospitalized after Georgetown Township crash
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Grand Haven · Grand HavenGRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Haven State Park has been named among the top 25 best beaches in the United States by Travel + Leisure. "Set on the shores of Lake Michigan, this 48-acre park with powdery white sand offers activities like fat-tire biking, barbecuing, sunbathing, swimming, and volleyball. There's also a playground for the children, as well as scenic views of the lake and the Grand Haven South Pier and Lighthouses," Travel + Leis…See the Story
Grand Haven named in top 25 best beaches in US by Travel + Leisure
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Grand Haven · Grand HavenRomeo High School hosted the annual Barnyard Invitational where runners from across the state gather for an evening event. Elite runners from across the state gathered at Romeo on Friday, April 26 for the Barnyard Invitational. (GEORGE SPITERI -- For MediaNews Group)Elite runners from across the state gathered at Romeo on Friday, April 26 for the Barnyard Invitational. (GEORGE SPITERI -- For MediaNews Group)Elite runners from across the state ga…See the Story
Photos from the Barnyard Invitational track event hosted by Romeo on Friday
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