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

Holland Sentinel earns 12 awards in MPA Better Newspaper Contest

5 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

HOLLAND — The Holland Sentinel has taken home 12 placements in the Michigan Press Association's 2024 Better Newspaper Contest. It was also a finalist for Class C Newspaper of the Year, finishing as runner-up. The contest, which recognized work published Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, saw entries from more than 90 newspapers and individual media members throughout the state. Winners were announced during a ceremony Thursday, May 8, in Frankenmuth.
We asked, you answered. The best breakfast spot in Holland is ...

5 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

HOLLAND — They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for something sweet like french toast or pancakes or something savory like an omelet or skillet, there are plenty of directions to go for a good breakfast. There are also plenty of places in the area to get your first meal of the day, but which restaurant in the Holland area serves up the best breakfast fare? According to our readers at The Sentinel, that restaurant is deBoer Bakkerij.
May 9: Holland Christian celebrates Josh Dawson for hard work, humility

6 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

HOLLAND — Another week, another excellent local student. 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. Just one local district shared a nominee for this week, but we're celebrating that student all the same.
Longtime Allegan County Judge William Baillargeon set to retire in August

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

ALLEGAN COUNTY — After nearly two decades on the bench in Allegan County, Judge William Baillargeon has announced he will retire later this year. Baillargeon, who has served as a judge in Allegan County for 18 years, announced his planned retirement during a Law Day Ceremony in his courtroom May 1. His retirement will be effective Aug. 1. Baillargeon was first appointed to the 48th Circuit Court in 2007 by then Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Election Results: Here's how Ottawa County voted Tuesday, including special ed millage

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

Voters approved operating millage renewals for several area school districts, including Holland, West Ottawa, Zeeland, Grand Haven and Spring Lake. Ottawa Area ISD's special education millage renewal and restoration passed with 59.4% support, securing funding through 2044. The special education millage will generate approximately $4.5 million in its first year, helping offset costs for member districts.
Poll: What's the best restaurant for breakfast in Livingston County?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mitchell Boatman

LIVINGSTON COUNTY — They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for something sweet like french toast or pancakes or something savory like an omelet or skillet, there are plenty of directions to go for a good breakfast. There are also plenty of places in the area to get your first meal of the day, but which restaurant in Livingston County serves up the best breakfast?
Guide: Where to find the best clusters of fair food during Tulip Time 2025

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

Tulip Time and the city of Holland created an online guide to over 50 food trucks at the 2025 Tulip Time Festival. The guide details locations, dates, and menus, filterable by food or drink type. Food trucks are clustered near attractions like the Tulip Time Carnival, Centennial Park, and Window on the Waterfront. HOLLAND — Tulip Time 2025 is in full-swing, with thousands of locals and visitors hunting for the best blooms across the city. They're also searching for the best bites.
Guide: Where to find the best clusters of fair food during Tulip Time 2025

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mitchell Boatman

HOLLAND — Tulip Time 2025 is in full-swing, with thousands of locals and visitors hunting for the best blooms across the city. They're also searching for the best bites. Holland has plenty of great local restaurants, but only Tulip Time brings dozens of food trucks downtown for a meal on-the-go. With more than 50 mobile food vendors scattered about, it can be tough to know what's available and where.
May 2: Vruggink, Phimmasane, Snyder, Tran named Students of the Week

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Mitchell Boatman

HOLLAND — After a few weeks away starting with spring break, we’re back with 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 being a friend to everyone, helping their peers, excelling in the classroom and outstanding musical performance.
Poll: What's the best restaurant for breakfast in Ionia County?

2 weeks ago | sentinel-standard.com | Mitchell Boatman

IONIA — They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for something sweet like French toast or pancakes or something savory like an omelet or skillet, there are plenty of directions to go for a good breakfast. There are also plenty of places in the area to get your first meal of the day. But which restaurant in Ionia County serves up the best breakfast? We asked the community to nominate their favorites and have compiled them into a poll.