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Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Kids and Education

Jaquelin Barajas — mentor to many — is Michigan Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 29, 2024
Feature Story West Ottawa High School Vice Principal and co-founder of I Am Academy was one of 112 nationwide finalists for the Remarkable Women award. Kids and Education

Lindsay Cherry is a 'Remarkable Woman'

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 16, 2024
Feature Story At the 2023 Allegan County Stand Down event veterans visited various vendor booths receiving materials for the many services available. Equity

Grant helps Allegan County veterans fight hunger. Here’s how to apply

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, March 11, 2024
Feature Story Eighth-grader Hayden Bruce poses with a fire truck after she used her bilingual education to help at a crash scene. Kids and Education

Student’s Spanish skills at crash scene show value of a bilingual education

Ava DevanneyMonday, March 4, 2024
Feature Story This photo is of me when I received the very first gift that I remember so well as a foster child! This gift represents love! And your gifts will represent love as well, thank you to all of you who have hearts full of love to give! Kids and Education

Shore Story: Foster kids need your support

Jennifer BecksvoortMonday, February 12, 2024
Feature Story A wintery day when The Lakeshore Disability Inclusion Co-editor Lucia Rios had to roll her wheelchair in the road, because sidewalks hadn't been cleared of snow. Equity

5 ways to support people with disabilities in the winter

Lucia RiosMonday, January 29, 2024
Feature Story Donna and Gene Allgaier-Lamberti Equity

What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations' rules?

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 22, 2024
Feature Story Muskegon-based WINC: For All Women Veterans will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans

Shanika P. CarterMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story Gina Fairfield is documenting the locations of all the area little free pantries, so those in need can find available resources. Healthy Communities

Shore Story: Helping others find food when they need it most

Gina GarfieldMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story Karinna Martinez, a junior at Holland High School, is busy volunteering for the LAUP Adelante program, the Holland Youth Advisory Council, and Women of Color Give. Kids and Education

Holland teen grows through community service

Ava DevanneyMonday, December 4, 2023
Feature Story Two GRIT wheelchair users pose at a local park. Equity

All-terrain wheelchair loan program opens outdoors to more users

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, November 14, 2023
Feature Story The Muskegon Parks & Recreation Department kicks off its open skating at Trinity Health Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, and the first Sunday of the month through March. Arts and Culture

November things to do: Skating, celebrating, film, beads, reads, and holiday kickoffs

Melody WilsonMonday, October 30, 2023
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Energy retrofits benefit more than bottom line

Andrea GoodellWednesday, October 4, 2023
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Local Youth of the Year competing for national title

Isabel Shepard Monday, October 2, 2023
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