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6 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Bart Meijer |Gabriel Stargardter

U.S. President Donald Trump will walk away from trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. "We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end. So we need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks," Rubio said in Paris after meeting European and Ukrainian leaders.

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Cassidey Kavathas

HOLLAND — A local organization is planning to hold a "spontaneous rally" in Holland on Saturday. Holland Zeeland Indivisible is planning to rally from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, on River Avenue in front of Centennial Park. The event is meant to express support for the rule of law, due process and for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, according to the organization.

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Cassidey Kavathas

Dykema faces multiple charges across Ottawa and Kent counties, including using a computer to commit a crime and surveilling an unclothed person. He is scheduled for sentencing on May 19 and could face up to four years in prison. Dykema confessed to recording women at various locations, including Trader Joe's, a church, and Lowe's. Former Tulip Time chairman Mark Dykema pleaded no contest to several charges in Ottawa County.

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.

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Cassidey Kavathas

Jessica Swartz, a Kalamazoo attorney, announced her 2026 candidacy for Michigan's 4th Congressional District against incumbent Bill Huizenga. She also aims to protect Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and address environmental concerns, including the impact of tariffs on local farmers. Swartz criticized Huizenga's absence and lack of engagement with constituents, highlighting his alignment with President Trump's policies.