The Hollander

01/02/2026

It’s the time of year when most of us just want to stay inside, cozied up next to the warm fireplace. But… there are opportunities to get you out of the house. Take a look at what’s happening for the month of January.

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01/01/2026

Go home, Holland Sentinel. You’re drunk.

DO NOT confuse this with Sprinkles Donuts, which is alive and well West Michigan.

There are no Sprinkles Cupcakes in Michigan.

2026 will be a banger.

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

On January first, what if instead of setting a goal that may or may not be attainable, you do a mental, physical, and spiritual reset and make 2026 your most effective year yet? Consider a start-of-the-year fast.

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12/30/2025

At the end of each year, we make promises to ourselves—to hit the gym, to start a journal, to attend church more often, to eat healthier—only to give up before the year even begins. So what’s the point in making these resolutions?

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12/30/2025

If you’re searching for a last-minute way to bring in the New Year, look no further than these local celebrations.

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12/29/2025

Back in February, public schools received an Executive Order to revert to the 2020 guidelines for Title IX. When The Hollander checked in on Ottawa County schools in May, none appeared to be fully compliant. It’s now seven months later.

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12/29/2025

Of all the street crossings throughout the state, one Jenison intersection ranked fourth for having the most crashes in 2024. What’s to blame for the number of crashes, and what’s being done? The Hollander spoke with the Georgetown Township Supervisor and the Ottawa County Traffic Engineer for answers.

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12/29/2025

One Jenison Intersection Saw More Crashes Than Almost Anywhere in Michigan. Link to full story in bio.

12/24/2025

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12/23/2025

Democrat Jessica Swartz announced on Dec. 19 that she's dropping out of the race. Sean McCann is now the Democrats' choice to run against Congressman Bill Huizenga.

Michigan Senator Sean McCann is the latest Democrat to join the 2026 effort to unseat Republican Bill Huizenga. It’s a gunfight at the O.K. Corral where one cowboy might be a little too caught up in regulating what’s in everybody’s holster.

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12/23/2025

I heard an interesting winter weather prediction. Warm lake waters and cold temperatures will create a lot of snow opportunities. Since before Thanksgiving that's been our story, and the precipitation hasn't stopped, giving plenty of opportunity for the county plows to stay busy.

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