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🌱 How Holland’s ballot safeguards caught alleged absentee tampering in Park Township

Holland, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Holland! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Holland’s ballot safeguards caught alleged absentee tampering in Park Township

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 40.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman accused in Holland area of absentee ballot tampering (mlive.com) — Holland-area election officials and Ottawa County prosecutors say a local woman has been charged after allegedly submitting absentee ballots for her two adult children in the August primary, which were caught and rejected through signature checks. Park Township leaders are stressing that safeguards worked as intended and that the case, now headed to Ottawa County Circuit Court, shows how absentee ballots are verified in Holland and surrounding townships.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Come celebrate the global sights, sounds, and tastes at the International Festival of Holland, Saturday, October 10, from 4 - 7 pm at the Holland Civic Center.
    The festival will feature global performers on the Main Stage, a Children’s Fiesta, an internationally inspired food court, and an International… (Nextdoor )
  • I’d like to ask neighbors in the Holland area if you have any recommendations for a trustworthy dentist.
    I’ve been concerned about my parents' dental health lately and would love to find an experienced, conscientious dentist—ideally someone who excels at… (Nextdoor Harbor Inn)
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Holland. Apply here.
  • The Solana Doylestown posted a job opening for Cafe Attendant in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Zeeland

  • All-ages fun returns for annual Zeeland Pumpkinfest (woodtv.com)
  • Zeeland lands developer for former Main Street Auto site as Frank's Restaurant rebuilds after fire (fox17online.com)
  • Critter Barn Rebrands as Michigan Farmstead (legalnews.com)

Saugatuck

  • PMRV Companies Highlight New Units at Elkhart Dealer Event (woodallscm.com)
  • Saugatuck parking study says better use of available spaces needed (bnd.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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