hollandsentinel Profile Banner
hollandsentinel Profile
hollandsentinel

@HollandSentinel

Followers
8,998
Following
474
Media
10,807
Statuses
75,097

The Holland Sentinel brings you the best in local news and information from the Holland, Michigan area.

Holland, Michigan
Joined April 2008
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
8 months
The nomination will focus on Leach's work covering Ottawa Impact, the far-right grassroots group that currently carries a majority on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.
41
52
278
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
President Trump's supporters lined up early to see the president at his rally on Thursday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
6
40
144
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
Michigan Democrats urge state canvassers to certify election results
Tweet media one
15
25
121
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
11 months
Follow up: A group of eight Christian congregations from throughout Ottawa County have issued a statement in response to actions taken by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.
16
32
138
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
“I really didn’t think I would be out there at all this season. I didn’t think I would ever play again,” Schoonveld said. “I am super grateful that I get the opportunity to be out there with my guys. I love them to death."
1
33
134
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
8 months
The health officer for Ottawa County has filed an emergency request with the Michigan Court of Appeals, after a series of unprecedented actions to take control of her department.
15
48
130
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
Nice.
@MichSoS
Michigan Department of State
5 years
It's #ElectionDay in 69 counties. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit for a sample ballot, a map to your polling place and other helpful information. Get out and vote!
Tweet media one
5
85
107
1
22
116
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
8 months
"You ruin your reputation as a serious person with your name-calling, bullying, incompetent hiring, and creation and promotion of a divisive online blog that you personally own and control," Bonnema said.
9
20
105
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
7 months
Weeks after Ottawa County Board Chair Joe Moss nominated Kristina Karamo to become the MIGOP Chair, the party paid a business linked to him $74,261 for undisclosed services, The Detroit News reported Tuesday.
18
38
99
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 months
What residents must decide now is whether heavy-handed action is worth the cost. Because it's a price we're all going to pay, supporters or no.
15
25
94
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
Hundreds of #blacklivesmatter supporters are gathering to march to the Unity Bridge. 📷: @SentinelBrian
Tweet media one
0
18
89
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
Carlson will now become the second athletic director in Zeeland West history as he takes over in the fall after Werley’s retirement.
Tweet media one
0
13
91
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
He missed his own graduation but none of his students ... West Ottawa honored him at graduation. Pretty neat
0
14
88
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
"‘The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state.' That just hit me hard because I think, broadly, the white evangelical community in our country has abandoned that role."
4
10
81
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 months
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Committee to Recall Lucy Ebel announced it has 2,653 valid signatures — verified with current voter registration records — exceeding the 2,481 signatures required.
5
7
75
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
7 years
1
17
68
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
8 months
“Public Heart for Public Health” is being planned as a support rally for the health department 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, outside the OCDPH offices at 12251 James St.
7
29
71
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
2 years
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the teen charged in the Oxford High School shooting, were located and arrested early this morning in Detroit after a citizen saw their vehicle and called police.
9
17
66
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
More than 1,000 schools across the U.S. and Canada are considered and only 47 high schools in the U.S. were recognized. Congrats, @wopanthers !
1
16
62
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
HopCat to open location in downtown Holland
Tweet media one
2
8
61
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
COMING SUNDAY: West Ottawa saw one of the most successful school years in athletics. From the fall season to the winter season, and finishing up in the spring season, WO had three teams advance to the quarterfinal and three more advance to the state final.
Tweet media one
0
17
57
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
1 year
Ottawa County’s "interim" health officer has sued seven Ottawa Impact-backed county commissioners, claiming they're preventing her from doing her job.
3
15
55
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
IN FRIDAY'S SENTINEL: This year's Purple Power game carries extra significance for West Ottawa goaltender Macy Kuyers, who's battling through cancer.
Tweet media one
0
14
50
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
9 years
Today's front page http://t.co/a0FiIx8HQr
Tweet media one
0
25
50
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 months
Chris Kleinjans, 55, is a 1986 graduate of Holland High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. He claims deep roots in the Holland area as a descendant of the settlers of Zeeland.
6
12
52
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
West Ottawa’s Steve Windemuller named AP Coach of the Year.
Tweet media one
0
7
50
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
West Ottawa's Nayeli Mora wins Michigan Youth of the Year honor
Tweet media one
0
9
46
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
IN WEDNESDAY'S SENTINEL: Four years after its introduction, the West Ottawa Links program has developed strong bonds between general and special education students.
Tweet media one
1
14
48
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
1 year
A judge has granted Ottawa County's health officer a temporary restraining order, temporarily preventing the Ottawa Impact county commissioners from removing her from her position.
4
5
47
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
West Ottawa teacher named Regional Teacher of the Year
Tweet media one
0
3
47
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
Zeeland Public Schools has found its next superintendent.
0
7
47
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
Spectacular Chix senior class sends nearly 20 to college sports
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
1
11
42
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
7 years
. @WestOttawaHS students helping others with basic needs such as winter coats, school supplies #WOsurvivor16 #GOWO
1
19
45
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
8 months
Ottawa County's new administrative aide appears not to have received full support from those involved in the hiring process, according to internal emails.
7
10
45
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
Niche ranks West Ottawa in top 20 Michigan school districts
1
34
42
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
Holland’s Greg Ceithaml teaches, trains then coaches against former players
Tweet media one
2
8
43
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
8 months
Ottawa County could partner with clerks in local cities and townships to implement early voting days added to the state constitution last November.
5
8
41
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
For the third year in a row, West Ottawa's Chloe Karp is The Holland Sentinel Girls Tennis Player of the Year.
Tweet media one
0
6
39
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
West Ottawa mourns the loss of 2017 graduate Bryce Thomas
0
10
40
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
1 year
Ottawa Impact's electees have thus far: - Selected board chair before being sworn in - Added agenda items without warning - Changed board rules at the last minute to clear path for agenda Thus far, it has left pledged transparency far from realized.
9
19
39
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
Stephanie Lebster wins Level 9 national title on balance beam
Tweet media one
0
6
38
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
7 months
How bizarre that so many are fascinated with carrying – concealed or openly – a weapon whose only purpose is to kill others. Ludicrously, our own county (Ottawa Impact) is promoting it.
17
2
39
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
Holland salon planning to reopen today despite stay home orders
Tweet media one
10
15
33
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
Stoel is special education teacher, while Cheney specializes in English, teaching several advanced courses at the high school. The two work together to educate a class of special education students.
0
15
38
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 months
The latest lawsuit against Ottawa County will not be heard within it, according to documents filed Friday, Oct. 27, with all presiding judges recusing themselves from the case.
2
9
38
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
In 2011, in a 5-4 vote, the Holland City Council voted down a similar proposal to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the city’s anti-discrimination ordinances. On Wednesday night, the amendment passed 8-1.
2
8
38
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
West Ottawa holds parade to honor seniors
Tweet media one
0
9
36
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
GALLERY: Holland High held its commencement for the Class of 2020, honoring graduates outdoors at the Holland Civic Center.
Tweet media one
1
7
37
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
Bowerman Blueberries to open cafe in former Alpenrose, SandCastle space
Tweet media one
0
2
38
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
7 months
Every few hours, Sierra Schuetz checked to see if Ottawa County's leaders had posted a new version of the 2024 budget — one that she hoped might save her job.
6
14
37
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
No new COVID cases found at Hope Aug. 19-23
Tweet media one
0
6
34
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
New Holland Brewing, Coppercraft donate sanitizer to hospitals
Tweet media one
0
8
33
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
Classroom Spotlight: WO students learning coding, tech early on
Tweet media one
2
5
34
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
10 months
Follow up: Recall petition language for Ottawa County Commissioner Lucy Ebel was approved today by a three-member elections commission.
4
8
33
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
Experience, focus to guide @HopeCollegeFB
Tweet media one
0
9
33
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
"We are proud of them and this is but a small token of our appreciation to their hard work over the past four years.”
0
5
33
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
“It makes me cry because of how happy I am. We are all super excited about this win. It hasn’t happened for West Ottawa yet.”
0
5
34
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
West Ottawa graduate awarded with annual ‘Panther Pride’ accolade for perseverance
Tweet media one
0
8
33
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
8 months
Gretchen Cosby, a member of OI, denied targeting the center, but admitted sending an email Sunday to her fellow CMH board members discussing it.
4
13
32
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
West Ottawa’s Tommy Buis named Sentinel’s Hockey Player of the Year
Tweet media one
0
4
31
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
The district’s partnership with Mosaic Counseling Services helps remove barriers to accessing mental health services and helped more than 150 students last school year.
0
11
31
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
The banquet, hosted by The Sentinel, celebrated the impact on students a teacher can have. Sixty-six teachers received more than 100 nominations from parents, students and peers. Some teachers were nominated more than once.
0
10
30
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
BREAKING NEWS: A patient @HollandHospital has tested positive for COVID-19, and is one of 12 new cases across Michigan today. The statewide #coronavirus total is now up to 45 cases.
1
53
29
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
9 years
Today's front page: http://t.co/ECcYUHtmtP
Tweet media one
1
14
30
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
Prep rewind: West Ottawa boys swimming wins OK-Red
Tweet media one
0
1
32
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
Random Act of Kindness Day honors teen’s life
Tweet media one
0
14
29
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
Ottawa County, voters favored President Donald Trump by a margin of over 21 percentage points. But in the city of Holland, Biden not only carried the city, but expanded on the margin set the 2018 midterms.
0
2
30
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
3 years
Shelly Kolean celebrates 60 years as voice of West Ottawa swimming
Tweet media one
0
2
31
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
IN SATURDAY'S SENTINEL: After spending 40 years in education, West Ottawa Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Martin announced Friday he will retire effective Jan. 1.
Tweet media one
2
2
30
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
1 year
The Michigan Attorney’s General’s Office says it is looking into a flurry of actions by new conservative members of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, which included the ouster of the county administrator.
5
3
30
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
West Ottawa ranked one of Michigan’s top school districts
Tweet media one
0
9
29
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
Devin Butler, Liam Cavanaugh intend to make impact at Davenport
0
3
28
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
“Because of the kindness of the Promise donors, I am...able to attend my dream school and pursue a degree that will allow me to become a psychologist,” Gilma Jimenez said. “My educational pursuits would not be possible without their generosity.”
1
6
29
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
The goal was to beat last year’s total of a little more than $5,000, but the surge helped the Panthers reach the school goal $200,000 for the year total across all sports.
0
5
30
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
. @WOpantherHoops tops East Lansing to reach state semis.
Tweet media one
0
4
28
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
“I just took pride in the fact that I can make a better life for myself and I did."
0
5
28
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
7 years
Story: @HHSDutchSportsgirls end 55-game skid with win over Godwin heights by @DanDAddona #SentPreps
0
5
27
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
4 years
VIDEO: Families, teachers, and administrators gave West Ottawa's Class of 2020 an emotional farewell, honoring the graduates with a parade around school grounds.
Tweet media one
0
1
26
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
7 years
IN THURSDAY'S SENTINEL: Read @SentinelErin heartwarming story on Holland High srs Freddie DeLaRosa & Marita Ky
Tweet media one
3
6
28
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
West Ottawa seniors celebrate next steps on ‘Decision Day’
Tweet media one
0
2
27
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
6 years
Find out who made our all-star list this year.
1
9
27
@HollandSentinel
hollandsentinel
5 years
What a great honor for Holland native Taylor Garcia @HHSDutchSports @umichswimdive
0
8
27