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Feature Story Small-hampton-softball Equity

Meijer State Games of Michigan Athlete of the Year shares the challenges of battling MS

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 1, 2024
Feature Story SmallJackHuisingh Healthy Communities

Retiring HAC executive director will miss ‘the challenge’

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 23, 2024
Feature Story Bysterveld County Park includes trails forwalking, running, or cross-country skiing; a picnic shelter; playground; catch-and-release fishing pond; a grass picnic and recreation area; restroom facility; and paved parking. Community Development

4 parks to explore in Allegan County

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 26, 2024
Feature Story YMCA-small Community Development

GHACF awards largest amount of Community Impact grants ever

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 7, 2024
Feature Story The Village of Spring Lake’s DDA invested $18,000 for an eight-unit kayak rental kiosk from Rent.Fun. Community Development

Spring Lake unveils new kayak rentals at Tanglefoot Park

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Coach Lee Montgomery was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2015. Healthy Communities

Lee Montgomery brings inclusive coaching style to adaptive sports

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant. Technology and Innovation

Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews

Kelsey SandersMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story Several cruise ships are again docking in Muskegon: the Pearl Seas vessel Pearl Mist, the American Queen Voyages’ Ocean Navigator, and Ponant Lines’ Le Bellot and Le Dumont D'Urville Arts and Culture

Smooth sailing for cruise ships in Muskegon after 2-year hiatus

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 8, 2022
Feature Story Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive. Community Development

Muskegon County’s newest park opens in Norton Shores

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 25, 2022
Feature Story Jim Kaat (right) standing on the playing field at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his father, John Kaat, of Zeeland, prior to Game 7 of the 1965 World Series. Arts and Culture

Zeeland native Jim Kaat to be enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame — finally

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, July 18, 2022
Feature Story USMC Sgt. Travis Snyder has walked 2,240 miles and raised more than $15,000 for Mission 22, a nonprofit supporting veterans with mental health challenges. Healthy Communities

Marine makes 900 mile trek for vets facing mental health challenges

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 28, 2022
Feature Story John Shay Community Development

New county administrator makes calls on and off the field

Luke FerrisFriday, June 10, 2022
Feature Story Cecil McCarty began by holding workout sessions at a park before opening BFFS. (Paul ApPaul) Entrepreneurship

Pandemic inspires woman to open hip-hop fitness center

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, February 16, 2022
Feature Story Loren Joostberns received a standing ovation as he learned a basketball court would be named in his honor.  Kids and Education

School sports venues used to honor historic contributions

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 7, 2022
Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso became active when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney. Now she's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show what people with only one kidney can do. Healthy Communities

Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story A collaborative project would bring a nature play park to Holland's Window on the Waterfront park with the help of crowdfunding and a state grant. Community Development

Parks looking to crowdfunding, state grants to create spaces for all

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 8, 2021
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