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18 hrs ago | WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

MDOT Wrongly Distributed Funds

A state auditor general's report shows the Michigan Department of Transportation incorrectly distributed gas tax funds to 35 county road commissions in the past two budget years.

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI, Allegan County, MI, Holland, MI

23 hrs ago | WILX-TV Lansing

Thunderstorms Wrack Economy in Ottawa County

Thunderstorms that hit Michigan earlier this month caused more than $30 million in damage in Ottawa County in southwest Michigan.

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Related Topix: Holland, MI, Weather

Wed Jul 01, 2009

WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

Deputy enters plea in shooting of unarmed student

The Ottawa County Sheriff's deputy accused of shooting an unarmed Grand Valley State student during a drug raid reached a plea agreement Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Holland, MI, Drugs

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Grand Haven Tribune

Man charged with killing cyclist admits drinking

The man accused of striking two bicyclists in a hit-and-run crash at Quincy Street and U.S. 31 on Saturday morning told police he'd had as many as 20 drinks prior to the crash.

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Related Topix: Holland, MI, Grand Rapids, MI

Mon Jun 29, 2009

MLive.com

Hegg's furniture expanding into Ottawa County

Hegg's furniture in Hart and Muskegon is expanding into southern Ottawa County. Simply Hegg's Fine Furniture has become part of id9 Center, 11124 Chicago Drive between Holland and Zeeland.

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Related Topix: Zeeland, MI

Sat Jun 27, 2009

The Flint Township

Recent storms caused $30M in damage in Ottawa Co.

HOLLAND, Mich. - Authorities say thunderstorms that hit Michigan earlier this month caused more than $30 million in damage in one southwestern Michigan county.

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Holland, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Weather

Fri Jun 26, 2009

WLNS-TV Lansing

Grand Valley State student pleads guilty to felony

A Grand Valley State University student shot and wounded during a police raid has pleaded guilty to a felony count of delivery or manufacturing marijuana.

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Related Topix: Grand Valley State University, Drugs, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro

Grand Haven Tribune

ORV driver loses control, runs into tree

The driver of an off-road vehicle was hospitalized and her passenger was injured Thursday evening after she lost control and struck a tree.

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Related Topix: Holland, MI, Conklin, MI

Thu Jun 25, 2009

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Medal awarded to customer who saved Vriesland Country Store clerk's life after stabbing

Scott Billings had stopped at the Vriesland Country Store to pick up soda pop for his two children before heading to work on the night of Feb.

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Related Topix: Zeeland, MI

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Grand Haven Tribune

Ottawa County declares state of emergency

Government officials said Monday that while they need to collect data on flood damage done to Holland-area homes, little - if any - financial aid would be coming to individuals whose property was damaged by Friday night storms.

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Related Topix: Holland, MI, Weather, Allegan County, MI, Hope College

Tue Jun 23, 2009

WXMI-TV Grand Rapids

Water Advisories Extended for Ottawa County Beach Locations

The Ottawa County Health Department says the amount of bacteria at three area beaches exceed the state's Water Quality Standards for total body contact for the time being.

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Related Topix: Macatawa, MI, Holland, MI

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Three people recovering from weekend crash in Ottawa County

WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is investigating a two-car crash.

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Related Topix: Conklin, MI, Rockford, MI

Mon Jun 22, 2009

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

No Contact Advisory for Lake Macatawa

The Ottawa County Health Department has issued a "No Body Contact" advisory for Lake Macatawa.

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Related Topix: Macatawa, MI

Sun Jun 21, 2009

Muskegon Chronicle

Five people hurt after single-car crash on I-96 in Ottawa County

Five people were injured in a single-car crash Thursday when a driver lost control of her car and it rolled on I-96 in Crockery Township.

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Muskegon, MI, Fruitport, MI

Sat Jun 20, 2009

Grand Haven Tribune

Zeeland armed robbery suspect arraigned

A 40-year-old man arraigned Wednesday on charges he robbed a Zeeland Township man at gun point has a criminal history of break-ins, state records show.

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Related Topix: Zeeland, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

Fri Jun 19, 2009

MLive.com

Ottawa County man arrested in strange robbery

An Ottawa County man is accused of trying to rob an Illinois woman while she was in a car with her three children and unwittingly following her to the sheriff's department while she had police on the phone.

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Related Topix: West Olive, MI

Thu Jun 18, 2009

WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

Facing formal charges for a 3 county crime spree

A man accused of going on a three county crime spree across West Michigan now faces formal charges.

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Related Topix: Kent County, MI, Zeeland, MI

Tue Jun 16, 2009

WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

Attacked in his own home

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. Deputies want to find the men behind a violent home break-in that occurred in Zeeland.

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Related Topix: Zeeland, MI

Sun Jun 14, 2009

MLive.com

Continue reading "Zeeland man recounts attack by man, woman linked to three-county crime spree"

Jack Wyrick figures it was the grace of God that saved him from serious injury after two people entered his Zeeland home Wednesday afternoon, pointed a gun at his head and pistol-whipped him before locking him in a poolhouse.

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Related Topix: Zeeland, MI, Home Listing, Home, Grand Rapids, MI

Sat Jun 13, 2009

WXMI

Home Invasion, Robbery, Police Chase Ends with 3 Arrests

A crime spree that started late last night in Battle Creek ended early this morning in Grand Rapids with three suspects in custody, and luckily, no one injured.

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Related Topix: Battle Creek, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

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