Shandra Martinez

Shandra Martinez is the managing editor of The Lakeshore WM. After a distinguished career in daily journalism, she launched her Holland-based business, Shandra Martinez Communications. A longtime resident of the Lakeshore, she now writes and edits on a variety of platforms for clients in Michigan and across the country. She can be reached at mailto:shandra@thelakeshorewm.com

Feature Story Skot Welch, co-founder of the New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF).
Feature Story CW Marsh owner Dan Wehrwein (right)  stands with a company employee to showcase a prototype seal designed for the Hoover Dam project.

Muskegon manufacturer carries forward a 125-year legacy


Feature Story ​Gentex partners with Ringbrothers to showcase "Infected," a custom 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, at the Michigan International Auto Show.
Feature Story Charles Elwood (right) and Undersecretary Marisa Lago at the Presidential Palace at Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara.

Holland AI entrepreneur joins U.S. trade mission to Asia


Feature Story Kendall VanWagner hugs a student.

Finding Their Calling: Hillside educators share their journey


Feature Story From left: Khristian Silvis, Angie Barksdale, Amy Gibson, Jacob Maas, Shelondrea Johnson, Chad Patton, Megan Bryne, Cara Achterhof, and Kathryn Pina.
Feature Story The Holland Human Relations Commission honored  people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community with their 2024 Social Justice Awards.

Holland honors those creating an equitable and inclusive community


Feature Story Sarah Lewakowski is the executive director of Mosaic Counseling.
Feature Story SMALL-Michelle-Stempien

New director charts path for Holland Museum’s future


Feature Story Dance PlayHouse Company dancers.

In Grand Haven, dance takes a new stage


Feature Story Downtown Zeeland shown at dusk.
Feature Story More than 100 Bank of America employees volunteering at six local nonprofits, from Kids Food Basket to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.