Paul R. Kopenkoskey

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Paul R. Kopenkoskey’s career as a freelance writer spans more than 30 years. The Calvin University grad has written for many West Michigan publications and he has sat in the editor’s chair for three monthly magazines. His first historical fiction novel, Karl Beguiled: A Journey of Hope and Sacrifice, is available on Amazon.com. He’ll devour a Snug Burger at Snug Harbor restaurant in Grand Haven any time of the day. He can be reached at paulrk@hotmail.com

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Feature Story Sixteen-year-old Makenzie Aney is the inspiration for a café her aunt plans to open in mid-2022 with an aspiration to do more than sell espressos and lattes.  Economic Development

Owner’s niece inspires Kenzie’s BE Café, where staff with disabilities will run the show

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Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

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How zoning can promote unfair housing practices and what to do about it

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Feature Story A rendering of the Request Foods expansion. Economic Development

Request Foods plans $205M expansion, adding nearly 200 jobs

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, October 31, 2021
Feature Story Patrick Cisler, executive director of Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance in Holland, joined forces with Zeeland-based Leading By Design to establish LEAD 24/7 for nonprofits. Community Development

Leadership training program launched for nonprofit executives

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story The Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds office's Honor Rewards Program for veterans offers discounts at area businesses. Community Development

Honor Rewards program provides veterans with discounts on goods and services

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 13, 2021
Feature Story Liv Butler is one of the mural artists for the Spring Lake Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design project. Arts and Culture

Spring Lake murals celebrate creativity while hindering crime

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story Proponants for social districts say a drink in hand makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops. Economic Development

Lakeshore communities welcome the benefits social districts offer businesses

Paul R. KopenkoskeyThursday, August 5, 2021
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen talks to members of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. A version of the program is being piloted in Holland. Healthy Communities

Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across U.S.

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, May 31, 2021
Feature Story Dave Koster is the general manager of the Holland BPW. Technology and Innovation

Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 11, 2021
Feature Story Rosa Chaidez wants to find affordable housing for her family. Equity

Lakeshore housing initiatives focus on ‘missing middle’

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, April 12, 2021
Feature Story Rendering for the Peerless Flats project in downtown Grand Haven. Economic Development

New developments take root in Grand Haven

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story A trove of on-demand e-learning and Zoom classes —183 in all — paved the way for Ottawa County emploees to stretch their work knowledge. Pictured from left: HR Director Marcie VerBeek and employees Sarah Allen and Kara Bostrom Young. Technology and Innovation

E-learning, Zoom pave way for Ottawa County employees to expand skills

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story Grand Haven scrapped its coal-fired power plant in favor of buying off the grid and a 12.5-megawatt combined heat and power generation facility with advanced distribution hub. Sustainability

Wake-up call reinforces Grand Haven leaders’ focus on sustainable practices

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Plans are in full swing to have the former JCPenney store in The Shops at Westshore mall in Holland Township renovated in time for fall 2021 classes. Kids and Education

GRCC eyes fall opening for Lakeshore campus

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 15, 2021
Feature Story Magnus Capital Partners' development in Holland Township on Felch Street will also see a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on an 8-acre site. Entrepreneurship

Developer builds with ‘missing middle’ workforce in mind

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYSaturday, January 30, 2021
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