Austin Metz

6 days ago | freep.com | Austin Metz

Holland entrepreneur Paul Fialon wasn’t always a dog person. The website creator fell in love with Duncan, a labrador-beagle mix, in July 2018. Duncan was one of 19 "royalty dogs" that survived an animal abuse case that claimed the lives of five animals and left 32 rescued from a vacant home. Duncan sat quietly as the other dogs sought attention. He barked once before lying down. Fialon knew he was the one. But the pup wasn't in great health.

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

A longtime toy store in Holland Township is shuttering brick-and-mortar operations and moving online, citing logistical complications from tariffs ordered by President Donald Trump. Marissa Berghorst, longtime co-owner of EcoBuns on Lakewood Boulevard (and formerly in Holland Town Center), made the announcement June 19.

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

Saugatuck, Saugatuck Township, and Douglas are collaborating to address a substantial deer overpopulation. The area's Tri-Community Wildlife Committee recommends controlled bow hunts on public land and revised ordinances to permit archery. Saugatuck Township already permits hunting on private property under state regulations and is considering public land hunts. Officials from Saugatuck, Saugatuck Township and Douglas are banding together to tackle the area's "substantial" deer overpopulation.

2 weeks ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

There are a number of factors that differentiate a good haircut from a great one, including technique, personality, atmosphere, affordability, quality and reputation. Whether you’re looking to maintain your usual style or shake things up with something new, there’s no shortage of options in Holland, whether for men, women, children, prom, weddings or other special occasions. But which business is your hands-down favorite place to get a haircut?

2 weeks ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

A family-owned beer, wine and liquor store has announced plans to open on Holland’s southside. The business, Mega-Bev, will open a ninth Michigan store in the former Rite Aid at 973 Washington Ave. Mega-Bev owner Scott Niecko said the company is under contract to purchase the building and, once a liquor license transfer is approved, they'll begin to ready the space. “We'll need three to four months to renovate and stock the store,” Niecko said.