🌱 Alleged forced abortion at Holland home raises questions about medical oversight

Morning Holland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Alleged forced abortion at Holland home raises questions about medical oversight
• Will you brave Springfield Township’s icy Splash at Homecoming Park?
• Which Holland-found dog just became available for adoption?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cold with snow flurries, with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 32, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 21 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Civil lawsuits allege forced abortion, institutional failures in Toledo (wtol.com) — A Holland residence is at the center of two major lawsuits alleging a woman was forcibly given abortion medication there, leading to the loss of her pregnancy. The suits also claim Toledo-area medical institutions and state officials failed to act on warnings about the doctor involved. Criminal charges, a suspended medical license, and ongoing investigations could have lasting implications for local patient safety and oversight.
   

• Springfield Twp. announces ‘Splash' event (13abc.com) — Springfield Township is inviting residents to ring in the new year with its expanded Splash event at Homecoming Park in Holland on Jan. 1, doubling as ice-rescue training for firefighters. From noon to 2 p.m., neighbors can jump in, enjoy music and snacks, and learn about cold-water and safe swimming practices while crews sharpen their emergency response skills.
   

• Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 12/11 (toledoblade.com subscription) — If you’re thinking about adopting a dog, Lucas County Canine Care & Control has new updates, including a Labrador mix originally found on Gunn Road in Holland. The $100 adoption fee covers spay or neuter, vaccinations, microchip, heartworm check, and a behavior evaluation, giving Holland families a clearer picture before they bring a pet home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Pyoor Holiday Candle Experience
  Hoen's Garden Center & Landscaping, 1710 Perrysburg Holland Rd, Holland
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• STEM Marvelous Marble Run
  Holland Branch Library Holland - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 35)
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Boys BB v Napoleon
  Springfield Middle School Holland, OH 43528
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• 7/8 Band Concert
  Springfield Middle School Holland, OH 43528
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
  Holland Branch Library Holland - Outdoors
  9:30 am
• Boys BB v Washington
  Springfield Middle School Holland, OH 43528
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
  Mott - Outdoors
  9:30 am
• Colorful Trivet Designs
  Sanger - Meeting Room B (Capacity : 50)
  3:00 pm
• Winter Orchestra Concert - Scott
  Rogers , 2400 Collingwood Blvd , Toledo
  5:00 pm
• Chess Night
  Reynolds Corners - Teen Area
  6:00 pm
• Orchestra Concert @ Rogers High School
  Toledo Early College High School Toledo, OH 43606
  7:00 pm
• Winter Band Concert - Waite
  Rogers , 301 Morrison Dr , Toledo
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Springfield Local School District posted a job opening for High School Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach in Holland. Apply here.
• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Springfield Commons in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maumee

• Man arrested for punching Maumee Valley student at basketball game (wtol.com)
• High school girls basketball: Genoa's late run powers victory over Eastwoo (toledoblade.com)
• Ohio releases 2026 state fair schedules (spectrumnews1.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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