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🌱 How did Zeeland East and West kick off their hoops seasons?

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Hello Zeeland! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Zeeland East and West kick off their hoops seasons?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Windy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 46 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Friday: Colder; morning snow showers, temps: high: 26, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Not as cold; a p.m. shower, with a high of 40 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Battle between state-title hopefuls headlines Grand Rapids girls hoops action for Dec. 16 (mlive.com) — Zeeland hoops fans got plenty to cheer about, with Zeeland West rolling past Holland and Zeeland East edging Forest Hills Central in a one-point thriller. The roundup highlights scores and standout performances from girls basketball teams across the Grand Rapids area, but Zeeland’s strong showings stand out for local readers following early-season momentum.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All lanes on EB and WB M-89 (Allegan St) at Main St in Allegan County are open.
    4:25PM on Dec 16: Roadway at EB and WB M-89 (Allegan St) at Main St is closed due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
  • Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Zeeland. Apply here.
  • RITEWAY BUS SERVICE, Inc. posted a job opening for Vehicle Cleaner / Porter (2nd/3rd shift nights/weekends) in Zeeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zeeland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Holland

  • Holland City Council to Hold Final 2025 Business Meeting Tonight (whtc.com)
  • Gateway Mission to open new men's center in Holland (woodtv.com)
  • Holland Hospital launches hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ending long trips for Lakeshore patients (fox17online.com)

Hudsonville

  • Holiday Light Tour: Joyful Lights in Hudsonville (woodtv.com)
  • See first set of Grand Rapids-area boys prep hoops rankings for 2025-26 season (mlive.com)

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