Austin Metz

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

Mainstreet Beanery, a Zeeland coffee shop, is closing after 15 years in business. Owner Doug Vos cited increased competition and rising costs as reasons for the closure. The shop's last day of operation will be April 30. ZEELAND — A specialty coffee shop in downtown Zeeland is closing its doors after 15 years, citing rising costs and the presences of other coffee shops as reasons behind the decision. In a Facebook post from Tuesday, April 15, ownership of Mainstreet Beanery, 209 E.

2 weeks ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

The Holland Checkers drive-thru location has closed, marked by signage on the building. This closure is the latest in a trend of restaurant losses in the Holland area, with at least six in the past six weeks. Experts point to post-COVID challenges like inflation and high employee turnover as factors in restaurant closures. HOLLAND — Hollanders must say goodbye to a fast food drive-thru known for burgers, fries and sodas. Customers attempting to order at Checkers at 54 Eighth Ave.

3 weeks ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

Heinen Delfts Blauw, a Dutch company, is opening a store in Holland, Michigan. The store will be located at 18 E. Eighth St., the former location of Sea Bags. The company hopes to open the location before Tulip Time, which begins May 2. HOLLAND — An authentic Dutch shop is coming all the way to Holland, Michigan, from the Netherlands. Heinen Delfts Blauw (or Heinen Delft Blue in English, as in delftware) will open in the former Sea Bags at 18 E. Eighth St. in 2025.

3 weeks ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. HOLLAND TWP. — Holland Township’s Planning Commission canceled a chock-full meeting Tuesday, citing an inability to achieve a quorum of at least four members. The meeting was expected to be substantial, with several noteworthy items up for discussion. According to Community Development Director Corey Broersma, the meeting’s public hearings will be re-advertised and re-published for May 13.

3 weeks ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

SAUGATUCK — Saugatuck City Council has chosen a base-level plan for additional renovations at Village Square Park, and will now submit an application for a Recreation Passport Grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The chosen $260,000 plan will utilize $100,000 from an anonymous donor and, hopefully, $150,000 in grant funds, plus $10,000 from the city's general fund. The donor has offered to foot the $3,600 grant application fee.