Mitchell Boatman

Grand Rapids

Reporter at Holland Sentinel

Reporter for The Holland Sentinel - https://t.co/lmYLKuvDCy. GVSU Grad. Fan of the Cubs, Bears, Hoosiers & Irish.

Articles

Dernberger, Cymbola, Siemion elected to Ottawa Area ISD Board

4 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

Incumbent Rick Dernberger and newcomer Jennifer Cymbola were elected to 6-year terms on the Ottawa Area ISD Board of Education. Former board member John Siemion was elected to a 2-year partial term. The elections were decided by representatives from local school boards, not the general public. OLIVE TWP. — One incumbent, one newcomer and one prior member have been elected to seats on the Ottawa Area ISD Board of Education.
POLL: Why did you move to Livingston County? What made you stay?

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Mitchell Boatman

For some of us, Livingston County is simply the place we grew up; the place where family is, where work is, where home is. For others, living in Livingston County was a choice. Whether for job opportunities, vibrant downtowns, lower taxes, excellent schools, or the general community, Livingston County residents continue to stay, play and love living here.
POLL: Why did you move to Holland? What made you stay?

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Mitchell Boatman

For some of us, Holland is simply the place we grew up; the place where family is, where work is, where home is. For others, living in Holland was a choice. Whether for better job opportunities, plentiful mom-and-pop shops, proximity to the lakeshore, or the general community, Holland residents continue to stay, play and love living here. This week, to honor that, we decided to ask our readers to nominate the aspect of Holland that made them choose to live or continue living here.
Zeeland students built a balsa wood structure that held 650 pounds. Here's why

4 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

Two teams of students from Zeeland Public Schools competed on an international stage in Lansing in May. The 2025 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals took place May 21-24 at Michigan State University. Two teams from ZPS participated in the event, one each from Quincy Elementary and Creekside Middle School. OM is a competition that encourages students to develop and use “their natural creativity to become problem-solvers,” according to the organization’s website.
Laketown considers options for new beach stairs, including EZ Steps from local inventor

5 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

Laketown Township is examining multiple options for replacing a set of stairs leading to Lake Michigan, which were closed and later removed earlier this year. The municipality's Parks and Recreation Commission, according to meeting minutes from Wednesday, May 21, instructed staff to seek cost estimates for either new wooden stairs or adjustable aluminum stairs called EZ Beach Steps. EZ Beach Steps are adjustable and adaptable steps made of aluminum and PVC coating.
Holland Public Schools will have weekly meal boxes available all summer. What to know

5 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

Holland Public Schools will offer weekly meal boxes containing seven days of breakfasts and lunches for children 18 and younger (or up to 26 for special education students) this summer. Boxes will be distributed each Thursday, June 12-Aug. 7 at Central Wesleyan Church in Holland. HPS will also operate 13 on-site "Meet Up and Eat Up" locations throughout the summer. HOLLAND — Holland Public Schools will have a new way to provide meals for school-aged children this summer.
Niche has named the best high schools in Michigan. Here's how the Holland area ranked

6 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

WEST MICHIGAN — Several high schools near Holland are among the best in the state, according to a report from niche.com. The website’s list of 2025 Best High Schools in Michigan includes six area high schools in the public Top 100, and 12 with an overall grade of “B” or above. Niche ranks schools across the country in a variety of categories. Scores are based on academics, culture and diversity, parent and student surveys, teachers, clubs and activities, resources and facilities, and sports.
May 30: Holland, West Ottawa name exceptional Students of the Week

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

HOLLAND — Another week, another collection of excellent local students. Each week, high school principals and staffers around Holland share their nominees for Students of the Week. We share those honorees online Fridays and in print Sundays. This week’s students were nominated for hard work, character, leadership and helping others. Daniela Jarquin Palacios Daniela is a hardworking, humble, and kind student who stands out for her excellence both in the classroom and on the field.
Voters name Oval Beach among best in Michigan, plus two other Holland area spots

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

WEST MICHIGAN — A trio of beaches in the greater Holland area have been voted among the best in the state in a recent edition of the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards saw 19 beaches in Michigan nominated, with voting open until May 19 and winners revealed May 28. According to the results, three of Michigan’s best beaches are within 35 minutes of Holland. Saugatuck’s Oval Beach finished eighth on this year’s list, marking its second straight year in the Top 10.
Allegan County Fair adds Ne-Yo to impressive 2025 entertainment lineup

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

ALLEGAN — A three-time Grammy Award winner is the latest act announced for the 2025 Allegan County Fair. The fair announced Friday, May 23, that Ne-Yo will perform Friday, Sept. 12. Known for hit singles like “So Sick,” “Miss Independent,” and “Closer,” Ne-Yo is an accomplished singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist.