Ottawa County

Feature Story Anyone can observe Joel Schoon-Tanis painting in the Groundworks space at the main library and ask questions about his process — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9., 16, 22, Nov. 6, 7, 13, and 20.

Library announces Joel Schoon-Tanis as first Maker in Residence


Feature Story  The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.

Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven's Momentum Center


Feature Story Jennifer Evans

Meet Jennifer Evans, Out on the Lakeshore’s new leader


Feature Story Pumpkin painting will be one of the many free activities available at the Harvest Festival at Benjamin's Hope this weekend.
Feature Story Beatrice Salgado, a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center in Grand Rapids, was honored in the childcare category in 2023.

Front-line employees across West Michigan to be recognized


Feature Story A $200,000 grant for the expansion of the Rosy Mound Natural Area is among six grants the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded.

Foundation grants supports Rosy Mound expansion


Feature Story Hope’s athletes will also have access to a new orthopedic center opening in November.
Feature Story READ Ottawa Executive Director Ally Velderman

READ Ottawa has new, familiar executive director


Feature Story The Going PRO Talent Fund grants will benefit several industries, with manufacturing receiving the most awards, 54.

GoingPro grants boost workforce development across West Michigan


Feature Story Hadley Streng, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation president.
Feature Story Sweet Temptations workers make sweet treats every day.

40 years of sweet treats on the Grand Haven Boardwalk


Feature Story Last year, the Fresh Fridges program distributed over 37,451 pounds of wholesome food to these partners.
Feature Story Alejandro Fleites Marcelo and Karinna Martinez were the only students from the Grand Rapids area selected for the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders Program, an eight-week summer internship.
Feature Story A Herrick District Library patron uses the AI Playground in Groundworks. The playground will be open through mid-September.

Library offers chance to explore AI