Studly Scholars Nov 7, 2008
Holland, a native of Indianapolis, Ind ... Holland's numbers are even more impressive when considering he was moved from his natural safety position to linebacker just days before the season started ... Kerrigan, Holland and the Boilermakers will head to East Lansing, Mich. (Purduesports.com)
An economic lift after the vote? Nov 6, 2008
1 percent, predicts Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisors in Holland, Pa. "We are moving from historically low unemployment to troublesome levels," Mr. Naroff says. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Holland powersCougars offense Nov 1, 2008
KVCC's Megan Holland led the kills category with 11, and Michelle Holland had 24 assists. Hannah Pohl added three blocks. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Matchups: Michigan vs. Purdue Nov 1, 2008
True freshman Chris Carlino has been forced to man the middle and, like sophomore weakside linebacker Joe Holland (6-1, 211 pounds), is too small at 6-2, 215 pounds. The two youngsters have great athleticism but have not been able to shed blocks this fall and have, not unexpectedly, missed assignments and tackles. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Athletes flocking to Lake Michigan College Nov 1, 2008
Dan Holland - Baseball. David Wolnik - Baseball. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Local recipes Oct 30, 2008
This recipe was submitted by Kali from Ms. Holland s fourth-grade class at Bunker Hill Elementary School in Coos Bay. How to make Poppyseed Chicken. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tiller optimistic about program's future Oct 29, 2008
Even though Coach Joe Tiller will retire at the end of the 2008 season, the 12th-year Boilermaker boss actually found himself thinking about the state of Boilermaker football's future as he was exiting church on Sunday. "I want Purdue to be successful just like I wanted Wyoming to be successful when we left there to come here," Tiller said. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kirsch rebirthDeveloper envisions condos, offices filling Sturgis industrial landmark Oct 28, 2008
Bosgraaf, who has developed similar mixed-use projects in Holland, South Haven and Owosso, also is eyeing Kirsch's former manufacturing plant west of downtown for a multitenant industrial park. That potentially $20 million rehabilitation is still in the planning stages, he said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Five infamous female spies Oct 28, 2008
Having spent time in Java with her husband, Captain Campbell MacLeod, Margaretha returned to Holland and sued for divorce. To make ends meet she took up exotic dancing and the name Mata Hari (meaning "the light of day" in Malay). (CNN)
Holland Christian goalie stumps Plainwell in OT Oct 25, 2008
VICKSBURG -- It didn't matter that Plainwell unleashed a barrage of 26 shots compared to Holland Christian's eight ... What mattered was Holland Christian goalie Seth Broekhuizen's 13 saves, and teammate Austin VanKampen's goal with 15 seconds left, sealing a 2-1 overtime victory and giving the Maroons a regional championship ... In a last-ditch effort to break the deadlock in overtime, Holland Christian's Jeff Ekdom dropped a corner kick right in front of the Plainwell goal. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
A little early for a victory dance? Oct 25, 2008
A little early for a victory dance. An Atlanta blog with a little bit of opinion about a lot of things. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Friday's prep football results Oct 25, 2008
Holland 47, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer 20. Holland Christian 20, Hamilton 13 ... Hudsonville 41, Holland West Ottawa 27. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Urgency motivates Booth, Wildcats to semifinal win Oct 23, 2008
If he lost to Holland Black River in the Division 4 regional semifinals on Wednesday, it would be his final high school soccer game. Urgency turned into adrenaline, and three shots and 15 minutes later, he had a hat trick under his belt. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Lyons' statement loud and clear Oct 22, 2008
Lyons scored all five of Plainwell's goals in a dominating 5-1 victory against Parma Western, sending the Trojans (21-2) into Thursday's 7 p.m. regional championship match against Holland Christian at Vicksburg High School. He's trying to make a statement, (and) I think he's doing a pretty good job of it,'' Plainwell coach Garry Snyder said of Lyons. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Niles volleyball team goes 3-2 at Coloma tourney Oct 21, 2008
COLOMA - The only team the Niles varsity volleyball team lost to on Saturday at the Coloma Invitational was Holland Christian. Holland defeated Niles twice, including the semifinals ... Niles' lone loss in pool play came to Holland Christian 25-20 and 25-7. (Niles Star, MI)
Welcome Back Oct 21, 2008
In seven games Holland is averaging 6. 6 stops per contest and he enters the weekend third on the team in total tackles (46). (Purduesports.com)
Yzerman, Holland work with Team Canada Oct 19, 2008
During a news conference in Ottawa, Yzerman named Red Wings general manager Ken Holland to his management staff as an associate director ... Holland said Yzerman has been one of the faces for Canadian hockey for the majority of his career ... "He's the right man for the job," Holland said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs dies Oct 19, 2008
Their biggest hits were recorded between 1964 and 1967 with the in-house songwriting and production team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. Both 1965's "I Can't Help Myself" and 1966's "Reach Out" went to No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart. (CNN -- Showbiz)
State high school football scores Oct 18, 2008
Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 43, Holland 14 ... Grandville 21, Holland West Ottawa 13 ... Holland Christian 46, Zeeland East 23. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Four Tops frontman Levi Stubbs dead at 72 Oct 18, 2008
Their biggest hits were recorded between 1964 and 1967 with the in-house songwriting and production team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. Both 1965's "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" and 1966's "Reach Out" went to No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart. (Florida Times-Union)
RNC halting ads in Wisconsin, Maine Oct 16, 2008
Barack Obama talks taxes with plumber Joe Wurzelbacher in Holland, Ohio. The candidates in pictures. (MSNBC -- Politics)
President Bush visits G.R. area Oct 16, 2008
Vernon Ehlers of Grand Rapids, Pete Hoekstra of Holland and Tim Walberg of Tipton attended the fundraiser at the Ada home of Amway Corp. heir and 2006 gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos. Republican officials said the event raised 500,000 for GOP candidates across the country, including Walberg and Rep. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Obama Widens Lead In 4 Key Swing States Oct 15, 2008
campaigns in Holland, Ohio, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. (AP). (CBS News -- Iraq)
On the Trail Oct 15, 2008
Oct. 14, Holland, Springfield Local H.S.Scouts Grade: 76Position Rank: 89 ... A quarterback for Springfield (Holland, Ohio), Page was recruited to be a slot receiver and may also be utilized as a kick returner. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Niles tennis team finishes ninth at regionals Oct 11, 2008
HOLLAND - The Niles varsity tennis team wrapped up its season on Thursday with a ninth place finish at the Division 2 Regional Tournament. Battle Creek Lakeview won the tournament with 22 points, while Portage Central was second with 17 points. (Niles Star, MI)
Regional golf, tennis tournaments Thursday Oct 8, 2008
Joining the Lady Vikings at the Division 2 regional will be Battle Creek-Harper Creek, Battle Creek-Lakeview, Benton Harbor, Byron Center, Caledonia, Coldwater, Holland Christian, Mattawan, Middleville-Thornapple Kellogg, Plainwell, Portage Northern, Richland-Gull Lake, St Joseph, Sturgis, Three Rivers, Vicksburg, Wayland Union, Zeeland East ... Niles will travel to Holland to play in the Division 2 regional. (Niles Star, MI)
Off To Ohio State Oct 7, 2008
In five games Holland is averaging 6. 6 stops per contest and he enters the Ohio State game tied for second on the team in total tackles (33). (Purduesports.com)
Huskies mush to victory Oct 4, 2008
Vikings' running back Shawn Holland gets set to make a cut against the Portage Northern defense. The Huskies spoiled Niles' Homecoming by defeating the Vikings 23-14. (Niles Star, MI)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
Not At AU - Three Patriot League Administrators Added To NCAA Committees - Towson Unveils New Athletics Logo - Patriot League To Introduce Weekly E-Mail Newsletter In September - Keenan-Kirkpatrick Named Lafayette Associate Director of Athletics - Carolyn Schlie Femovich Among Those Honored By NACWAA - Colgate To Add Six To Athletics Hall Of Honor - 200 Lehigh Athletic Events To Be Webcast In 2002-03 - Bucknell Athletics Launches New Visual Identity Program - George Bright Promoted To Associate... (Patriotleague.com)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript (Sept. 23) Sep 24, 2008
If they're playing 4 3 Kevin Green will handle the mike and (Joe) Holland will handle the Will. But they've played almost all nickels so far this year because of the teams they've played against. (Und.com)
Asian pairsDiscriminating diners find good selections of wine, beer to match with food choices Sep 23, 2008
He chatted with Jenny Parker, sales representative of Kalamazoo's Imperial Beverage Co., and Fred Bueltmann, of New Holland Brewing Co., a brewery in Holland, Mich. It is seldom that Tsui has the opportunity to talk to a wine sales rep and a beer sales rep together. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Granholm meets with 11 companies in Japan Sep 19, 2008
Granholm discussed a potential fuel cell lab in Farmington Hills with Nissan, the recent expansion of the newly-acquired Sekisui Chemical facility in Holland, increased hiring at Hitachi Automotive System's new Farmington Hills research and development facility and Konica-Minolta's prospects for expanding its Grand Rapids facility. In addition, Granholm talked with executives from Nissan, Mazda, Eurus Energy and Tokyo Electric about potential alternative energy projects, including lithium ion... (Dowagiac News, MI)
WASH POST: Drudge-ology 101... Sep 18, 2008
"In 2006, Obama requested that the University of Chicago receive $1 million to support its construction of the new hospital pavilion. 21. Obama requested a $1 million earmark for the university of Chicago medical center where his wife had just been appointed vice president. 22. Obama requested 139 projects totaling $334 million for FY 2007. 23. Obama requested 330 projects totaling almost $1 billion ($935.7 million) since being sworn in as a senator in January 2005. 24. In 2006 and 2007, Obama... (The Drudge Report)
Man Awarded Golden Plunger Sep 18, 2008
(Dan Irving, The Holland Sentinel). Michigan businessman Steve Oswald won't get paid for cleaning a public restroom. (FOX23 News, NY)
Saina out of Japan series Sep 18, 2008
Saina crashes out of Japan Super series - Badminton - Other Sports - The Times of India Sports. Saina crashes out of Japan Super series 17 Sep 2008, 1746 hrs IST , PTI. (India Times, India)
Column: Practice makes perfect Sep 17, 2008
McCade Reese, Aaron Davis and Shawn Holland are the three backs that see the majority of the carries. Brawley can also tuck it and run effectively when the situation calls for it. (Niles Star, MI)
City of Kalamazoo, Berrien County report flooding Sep 16, 2008
4 inches fell on Grant and nearly 5 inches fell on Holland, The Muskegon Chronicle reported. About 6 inches was reported in Kalamazoo, where flooding damaged several businesses. (MLive.com)
Policy making, western style Sep 14, 2008
About 600 business leaders, lobbyists and politicians are expected to converge on the downtown JW Marriott and DeVos Place on Thursday and Friday to set an agenda for the region and try to influence policy makers from Holland to Detroit ... The Grand Rapids conference was co-organized by chambers of commerce in Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon and Traverse City, along with the Kalamazoo economic development agency Southwest Michigan First. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
YESTERDAYS: DAR holds sale at Loring Hall Sep 8, 2008
Mr. John Holland of Elm street is employed as salesman at Dykeman s Radio store. Football gets underway Sunday morning at the Playground when Coaches Frank Porter and Bill Cronin will send their charges through calisthenics and what have you preliminary to a tough schedule this fall. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Big Reds Make Statement Sep 8, 2008
The Big Reds begin their conference schedule next week when they take on OK Red foe Holland West Ottawa. They will have to face a strong passing attack lead by QB Tyler VanTubbergen who recently committed to Western Michigan. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Video: The Debut of Kirk Cousins Sep 7, 2008
But Cousins, the redshirt freshman from Holland, didn't expect to get in so soon. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vikings roll past Sturgis, 34-0 Sep 6, 2008
The Vikings made it 28-0 on a McCade Reese 5-yard run, while in the fourth quarter it was Shawn Holland finding the end zone on a 10-yard jaunt ... Sturgis blocked the extra point attempt following the Holland score ... N - Shawn Holland 10 run (kick blocked). (Niles Star, MI)
Coaches must stay or pay Sep 6, 2008
"The pending new contract for current ECU coach Skip Holtz will not include an expensive penalty exit clause, Pirates AD Terry Holland said Friday."There'll be a stipulation of some sort in that regard, but it'll be very minimal unless Skip wants something that's more financially binding in the way of buyouts for both parties -- for him and for the school," Holland said. "It certainly won't be anything remotely close to the sum I've seen reported in the situation involving West Virginia and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bradford schools introduce new faculty members Sep 6, 2008
She is originally from Holland, Mich. where she lived with her parents and two brothers. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sports : Scott Taylor wins BorgWarner World Championship Shootout Sunday afternoon Sep 5, 2008
Right behind Taylor and pushing him all the way, another Skyjacker-sponsored truck, another 2WD, and this one driven by Ross Hoek from Holland, Michigan, crossed the line. To make the finish even more historic, other than a pair of 2WD's defeating the larger and more powerful 4WD's, the third place finisher, Dan VandenHeuvel from Appleton also competed in a 2WD.. (Forest Republican, WI)
Illini volleyball match notes for Billikin Invitational Sep 4, 2008
The last two times Illinois has taken a foreign trip -- 1998 to Holland and 2003 to Brazil, the Illini reached the NCAA Sweet 16. Several Illinois players collected hardware during the trip. (Fightingillini.com)
Holland sisters finally have a chance to be teammates Sep 2, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- Sisters Megan and Michelle Holland have never played on the same volleyball team, but this year, that's going to change. Megan, a sophomore, and Michelle, a freshman, are playing for the Kalamazoo Community College Cougars. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Local Sports: Mason's Belair takes first Aug 31, 2008
2008 11:02PM HOLLAND, Ohio - Erie Mason's Kaylin Belair won the girls senior race at Saturday's Springfield Invitational. Belair was clocked at 20:57. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 30, 2008
DENVER BRONCOS Traded G Montrae Holland to Dallas for a 2010 fifth-round draft pick. Announced the NFL suspension of WR Brandon Marshall for personal conduct violations has been reduced from three games to one. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Off the Record; Cost of a dog gives pause Aug 30, 2008
The group questions why agencies such as the Homeland Security Department and Department of Defense pay such outrageous prices for dogs bred in places like Germany, Holland the Czech Republic when they could buy them in the United States for far less. The Feds argue that European-bred dogs have the proper temperament for security duties as opposed to U.S. pooches. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Folksinger returns to minister to Cambridge, Somerville flock Aug 30, 2008
Sat Aug 30, 2008, 06:43 AM EDT. Rev. Fred Small, a former environmental lawyer and folksinger-songwriter, now a Unitarian Universalist minister, returns to his Cambridge roots Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Homecoming service of First Parish in Cambridge. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Big East Preview: Week One Aug 29, 2008
Thursdays game will mark the debut of new Eastern Kentucky coach Dean Hood, who had been the defensive coordinator at Wake Forest since 2001 Hood succeeds Danny Hope, who left to become the associate head coach at Purdue and has been tabbed to take over the Boilermaker program after this season The Colonels were tabbed for second place in the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll Eastern Kentucky was the OVC champion in 2007, going 8-0 in the conference and 9-3 overall The... (BlueGoldNews.com)
Illinois opens season with State Farm Illini Classic Aug 27, 2008
The last two times Illinois has taken a foreign trip -- 1998 to Holland and 2003 to Brazil, the Illini reached the NCAA Sweet 16 Several Illinois players collected hardware during the trip. Sophomore won Tournament MVP in Belluno, Italy, where the Illini swept Team Belluno, 25-18, 26-24, 25-16 and Team Sbico 25-23, 25-17, 12-15. (Fightingillini.com)
Opinion: Finding 4 good picks may be tough for Azinger Aug 27, 2008
Darren Clarke just won in Holland for his second victory in the last four months, winning the KLM Open by three shots over Paul McGinley (you remember McGinley hes the Irishman who made the winning putt for Europe in 2002). Paul Casey was one shot out of the lead going into the final round of The Barclays and tied for seventh. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What's Your Juror Taking? Aug 26, 2008
"That's a tough one," said Dan Small, a litigator with Holland & Knight in Boston and Miami and former federal prosecutor. "As a trial lawyer, I would love to have the information. The reality is there are people walking around on very serious medicine. It might interfere with their perception and judgment and ability to stay awake. But how far do you want to go down that road?". (Law.com)
YRC Worldwide Subsidiary Drivers Capture two National Champion Titles at the 2008 National Truck Driving Championships Aug 25, 2008
USF Holland driver Herschel Evans Placed 1st in the 5-Axle Class Roadway driver Vic Wheeler Placed 1st in the 3-Axle Class OVERLAND PARK, Kan. Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The operating companies of YRC Worldwide (Nasdaq: ) announced today that two drivers have captured National Champion titles in their respective classes at the 2008 National Truck Driving Championships held August 19-23 in Houston, TX. Herschel Evans, city driver for USF Holland, was named National Champion in the 5-Axle... (PR Newswire)
Community Foundation awards 13 college scholarships Aug 23, 2008
Wendy Holland was awarded the Volunteer Center Youth Volunteer Scholarship. Wendy is a 2008 Gaylord High School graduate and volunteered many hours at the Animal Shelter, Adventure Quest Camp, 4-H and Natural Helpers meetings and retreats. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
GHS duo has European soccer adventure Aug 22, 2008
GHS senior captains Jeff Cook and Mike Stilson traveled to Europe earlier this month for a two-week tour of Germany, Belgium and Holland through their premier club team in Traverse City. It was a time neither will soon forget. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
There's still time to donate to Miller's cross-country cause Aug 22, 2008
The group stopped off in the Grand Rapids and Holland areas last week. The following was written by her mother, Delphine Miller of Gaylord: - Advertisement. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
More of this story» Aug 21, 2008
"An economic analysis conducted by the MEDC estimates that increased economic activity created by the new facility will create 82 indirect Michigan jobs, in addition to 100 others created directly by the company.The project is expected to generate more than 35 million in personal income for Michigan workers over the life of the tax credit.Ameriwood is one of 20 economic development projects the governor announced Aug. 19.In all, they are expected to create a total of 9,495 Michigan jobs and to... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Four Holland-area companies expand, add jobs Aug 20, 2008
GRAND RAPIDS -- Four companies were set to receive state incentives to expand in Holland and Grand Rapids today ... v LeanLogistics Inc., of Holland has 60 employees, but by next year, it will double in size ... v Frozen food maker Request Foods Inc. in Holland is heating up enough to fuel a $26. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
An Early Look at 2008 Part 1 Aug 20, 2008
The main returnee to trigger the spread offense in 2008 is quarterback Allan Holland, who connected on 60% of his throws last season with a 14 to 4 touchdown to interception ratio. Defensively, the Colonels return a couple of senior studs. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
Late-night 311 calls outsourced to Michigan Aug 20, 2008
This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Somerville Journal, 20-40 Holland Street, Somerville, MA. . (Somerville Journal, MA)
Katrina Miller's cross-country bike journal Aug 19, 2008
We rode through Holland today, and all the Dutch people (pretty much everyone on this tour), were really excited. I like Holland a lot. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The healing power of forgiveness Aug 17, 2008
Charlotte vanOyen Witvliet, an associate professor of psychology at Hope College in Holland, Mich. decided to see what physical effects people exhibited when they remembered the transgressions against them. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
