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January things to do: It’s time for Winterfest, a home show, farm markets, a chili cookoff, and more
Melody Wilson
Monday, December 16, 2024
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Shandra Martinez
Monday, December 16, 2024
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Downtown Zeeland sees record $30M investment in transformative year
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Monday, December 16, 2024
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Friday, December 13, 2024
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Monday, December 9, 2024
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$11.7M federal grant announced for Ferrysburg’s Smith’s Bayou Bridge
Andrea Goodell
Monday, December 9, 2024
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Spring Lake replacing aging subterranean infrastructure
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Monday, December 2, 2024
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$217K in grants fund programs across Holland and Zeeland
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Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Lakeshore Habitat home repair expands into Allegan
Andrea Goodell
Friday, November 29, 2024
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Decades of dedication: Couple honored with Governor’s Service Award
Shandra Martinez
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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Giving the gift of time and healthy meals across Allegan and Kent counties
Kelsey Sanders
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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Grant fuels West Michigan’s agricultural revival with impact study
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Holland artist unveils 24th annual holiday card featuring Big Red
Shandra Martinez
Monday, November 11, 2024
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Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Exhibit at Muskegon Museum of Art shows jewelry as a window to the past
Shandra Martinez
Monday, November 4, 2024
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5 Lakeshore nonprofits to share $100K for arts, wellness projects
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Monday, November 4, 2024
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