Holland Lakeshore News

Housing Developments

• 🔥 Blueberry Woods Expansion: Grand Haven Township planning commission reviewed an updated 182-acre mixed-housing plan for...

• Housing surge in Grand Haven Twp: Blueberry Woods adds 610 units (224 apts, 164 townhomes, 33 condos, 189 SFHs) over 7-10 years near US-31/M-45.
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Peek behind Holland's news curtain:

• Reporter's beat: Cassidey Kavathas covers courts/politics—home office planning, 58th District Court interview on...

Lakeshore communities are buzzing with participatory spring events—register, submit, or attend to dive into local culture and fun:

• Holland's Run of...

Michigan awarded coastal protection grants to West Michigan communities, spotlighting lakeshore enhancements:

• Ottawa County Parks gets $50,000 for...

Holland's investing in public safety with federal funds:

• City Council unanimously approved $42,939 Byrne Grant to offset costs for three officers in...

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Waste Collection Delay: Waste collection in the Kidd Road to Richmond Road area is delayed on March 17, 2026 due to a...

Mountainfilm on Tour hits Saugatuck this Saturday for a daylong festival featuring short documentaries, movement sessions, art, and food – a fun dive into culture and wellness.

Local artists: Zeeland wants your talent to enrich downtown with cheerful, energetic murals on East Main—beautifying the corridor!

• Locations:...

Kick off spring with fitness at a Holland landmark! Perfect for families:

• Annual Run of the Mill 5K on Saturday, April 18 – run, jog or walk the...

Key real estate win for Saugatuck-area expansion: Douglas Planning Commission unanimously approved relocating a 1960s home at 13 S. Union St. for a...

Timeless Zeeland diner serving locals since 1924—started by Italian immigrants Frank and Mary Dionise as a confectionery, now famous for classic...

Downtown retail shift: Family Central Bookstore at 215 Central Ave. closes April 2 after 5 years.

• Reasons cited: Digital age pressures on...

Over 1,500 ballots—a state record—poured in for the Ottawa Conservation District board election in Grand Haven Twp., signaling exceptional community engagement in this lesser-known environmental body. Rivka Hodgkinson and Kelly Goward won seats.

Ongoing challenges post-storm:

• Tornado siren gaps: Townships like Polkton, Tallmadge, Jamestown, and Wright have no sirens; others like Chester...

Royal celebration at Holland Museum:

• Princess Laurentien, welcomed by students with orange roses, praised Holland's pride in Dutch roots and...

• Farmers Market launches May 2 at Chinook Pier, staying put despite construction pushback.
• Mini golf operational this summer, says Mayor Monetza, though it needs rehab.
• $15-20M project adds restaurant, marketplace; ties to downtown; wraps in 2027.

Business & Retail Changes

• 🔥 Lee and Birch Closing: Lee and Birch is closing all locations including the one at 214 Butler St. in Saugatuck.
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• Retail setback: Lee and Birch closes all locations, including Saugatuck's 214 Butler St. store added in March 2024, due to intense challenges for...

Trend alert: Severe winter storms are straining lakeshore infrastructure.

• Road Commission $1.5M over budget on maintenance ($6M spent vs. $4.5M),...