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Feature Story Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop. Technology and Innovation

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Ubuntu is a concept from Kenya that means, at its core, humanity, in the sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity. Healthy Communities

Ubuntu! A sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity

Barbara Lee VanHorssenWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Staff and board members of the Park Theatre participated in a hands-only CPR class earlier this year as part of the Heart Safe Holland initiative. Healthy Communities

Where arts and community intersect, Park Theatre joins Heart Safe Holland initiative

Andrea GoodellWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story Pictured from left to right are Heather Upright-Solomon of ATA Title Group, Marine Deputy David Quarry, Marine Supervisor Todd Wagner and Kevin Schippa of Re/Max Realty of Saugatuck-Douglas. Healthy Communities

Realtors association partners with marine law enforcement to protect children on the water

Andrea GoodellWednesday, June 28, 2023
Feature Story The city of Holland is in talks with Geenan DeKock Properties to sell parcels of waterfront land for redevelopment. However, several administrative steps lie between here and construction. Economic Development

So what does the approved waterfront development mean?

Kelsey SivertsonWednesday, June 21, 2023
Feature Story Jersey Boys will be in production this summer at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Arts and Culture

Summer theater along the Lakeshore: What to see

Kelsey SivertsonWednesday, June 21, 2023
Feature Story The Momentum Center opened a new facility at 345 W. 14th St. in Holland this year. Kids and Education

Momentum Center expands summer teen program

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 19, 2023
Feature Story New GHACF board members Dean Reisner and Reyna Masko. Community Development

GHACF welcomes new board members

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 14, 2023
Feature Story Tuesday Forum Series participants share their ideas. Community Development

Tuesday Forum Series wraps with plans to move ideas forward

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story Two of Ottawa County's senior environmental health specialists Rebekah Folkert and Kayla Anderson were honored for their work recently. Healthy Communities

Ottawa County Environmental Health duo honored for food safety work

Kelsey SandersTuesday, May 23, 2023
Feature Story Bicycle Showband Crescendo performs at Hope College’s Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the debut performance at the Tulip Time Festival, May 12. Arts and Culture

Dutch bicycle-riding marching band makes U.S. premiere at Holland’s Tulip Time

J.R. ValderasSaturday, May 20, 2023
Feature Story Wheelchair basketball is a highly physical sport, with players often bumping into one another and sometimes flipping their chairs. Yet the players love the thrill of getting a shot at the basket and scoring points. Equity

Mary Free Bed women’s wheelchair basketball team competes nationally

Nathan SlauerMonday, May 8, 2023
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club staff celebrate with Isabel Shepard (center) after she was named Michigan Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

West Ottawa's Isabel Shepard is state Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 29, 2023
Feature Story The West Ottawa High Interact Club has partnered with Park Township on a water safety initiative to teach youth the dangers of pier jumping into Lake Michigan. Kids and Education

Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 26, 2023
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