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🌱 What investigators say about the deadly crash on Holland’s north side

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Hi Holland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about the deadly crash on Holland's north side
  • What's new and can't-miss at Downtown Holland's Fall Fest?
  • Why a former Holland judge was fined for his courtroom outburst

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 63, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. One Killed in North Side Crash (whtc.com) — A serious crash on Holland's north side Tuesday evening killed a 62-year-old Holland woman and injured three other Holland residents, including a one-year-old boy. Ottawa County deputies say a speeding SUV on Butternut Drive hit a Jeep turning onto James Street, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer.
   

2. Morning Buzz: September 30, 2026 (fox17online.com) — Downtown Holland's Fall Fest returns this Friday and Saturday with live professional pumpkin carving in GDK Park, a big makers market, and a new 21-plus tasting tour. Families can also enjoy a fire truck parade on 8th Street and a touch-a-truck experience at Windmill Island Gardens, with full details available online for planning your weekend.
   

3. Former Holland judge sentenced to fines after throwing items from bench at defendant (mlive.com) — A former Holland judge has been ordered to pay fines and costs after admitting he threw self-inking stamps from the bench at a disruptive defendant during a February landlord-tenant hearing. The Muskegon sentencing follows earlier scrutiny over a prior domestic violence case and a state Supreme Court order that led to his early retirement from the 58th District Court.
   

4. Portrait of Albertus and Helena Van Raalte (hope.edu) — Holland readers can explore a Hope College archival portrait of Albertus and Helena Van Raalte from around their 1859 marriage, a couple central to the city's founding story. The online entry, published by Holland's Van Raalte Press, explains how to properly credit and request reproductions from Hope College's Archives and Special Collections.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • As I grow older, I increasingly realize that a happy life doesn't necessarily have to be a hectic one.
    I have learned to appreciate quiet mornings, meaningful conversations, good health, and the people who bring a touch of warmth to my life. Life… (Nextdoor Harbor Inn)
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    I've been tidying up my house recently and am planning to get rid of a lot of clothes. I have some clothes and household items in good condition that… (Nextdoor Harbor Inn)
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Ok Holland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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