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Empowering voices: Black disability history workshop returns

Disability Network Southwest Michigan brought back a popular workshop on Black disability history, led by Frances Vicioso, highlighting intersectionality and civil rights contributions.

Feature Story Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Allegan County Survey to shape funding, policies, and community programs for years ahead.

Allegan County survey seeks public input for future

Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Allegan County Survey to shape funding, policies, and community programs for years ahead.

Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public.

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

Community Action House celebrates six years of its Refresh program with First United Methodist Church of Holland and expands access through Herrick District Library.

Feature Story The Miskelleys have turned their journey of grief and transformation into a service to counteract the disconnect often found in traditional mental health care.

Family that turned grief into lifesaving mental health support is expanding services

At its annual gala, nonprofit Be Better; will celebrate four years of saving student‑athletes’ lives with innovative, personalized mental health care solutions.

Feature Story Sophomore MPS students Kaeden Smith (left) and Ja'Ziiyah Wyrick apply math concepts to build flower boxes in their Geometry in Construction class.

Muskegon Public Schools reimagines learning with new career-focused education

Muskegon Public Schools transforms education with career-focused academies, earning recognition and ensuring every student graduates with a clear future path.  

Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving.

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series

CultureWorks' Visiting Artist Series connects students with industry professionals, offering hands-on insight into creative careers through panels and workshops.

Feature Story St. Patrick’s Day is here, and several Lakeshore communities are hosting celebrations in honor of the Celtic saint, including the Erin — Go — Bark Parade in Douglas on March 8.

March things to do: Dine in the dark, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and Pi Day), and so much more

Whether you like history discussions, dressing in green and marching in a parade, getting together with your girlfriends, taking a quick dip in an icy lake, or something entirely different, you’ll find plenty of options for fun in this month’s calendar.  

Feature Story One year after Allegan County took over shelter operations, collaboration with Wishbone Pet Rescue continues to enhance adoptions, volunteer programs, and community outreach.

Public-private partnership supports Allegan County Animal Shelter

One year after Allegan County took over shelter operations, collaboration with Wishbone Pet Rescue continues to enhance adoptions, volunteer programs, and community outreach.

Feature Story Children First Lakeshore and Good Hands Plainwell received $1,500 for their backpack nutrition programs.

Increasing food security — one backpack at a time and with the help of a new ACCF grant program

Two backpack nutrition programs are the first organizations to receive the Allegan County Community Foundation's Food Security Program grants. Two more grant cycles are planned for this year.

Feature Story The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program provides young people with meaningful relationships that help them navigate school, career, and life.

Mentorship matters: How Big Brothers Big Sisters changes lives at Allegan High School

The Bigs program provides students with dedicated mentors who foster safe spaces, offer guidance, and empower them through meaningful support.

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