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Feature Story sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout, founder and managing attorney of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates. Community Development

'Deeply United Immigration Conference' to focus on community and policy effects

Andrea GoodellFriday, October 18, 2024
Feature Story After several public input sessions over the course of a year, a town hall meeting laid out the proposed plans for a community center in Park Township. Community Development

Vision forms for Park Township community center

Andrea GoodellWednesday, October 16, 2024
Feature Story Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck speaks at a recent event. Community Development

Ottawa County Clerk expands public outreach to build voter trust ahead of election

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 14, 2024
Feature Story Ottawa Sands County Park, a 345-acre site at the junction of the Grand River and Lake Michigan Coastal Greenways will celebrate its grand reopening on Oct. 17. Community Development

From sand mine to county park: Ottawa Sands reopens with new amenities

Shandra MartinezSunday, October 13, 2024
Feature Story Lake Allegan, created by damming the Kalamazoo River in the 1930s, is home to a mix of year-round and seasonal residents. Community Development

Lake Allegan neighborhood finds community when faced with threats to its future

Shandra MartinezSunday, October 13, 2024
Feature Story Herrick District Library is again celebrating Día de Muertos. Marigolds are a well-recognized symbol of the LatinX holiday, used in ofrendas and decorations. Arts and Culture

Día de Muertos, National HIspanic Heritage Month, and marigolds coming to local library

The LakeshoreThursday, October 10, 2024
Feature Story President of Lakeshore Advantage Jennifer Owens. Economic Development

Report: Adaptability fuels economic growth along Lakeshore

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story Zaria McCroy speaks. Equity

Disability Network honors Southwest Michigan advocates of independence, accessibility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story Phil McPherson, director of program integrity at LifeCircles PACE, talks with a client. Community Development

LifeCircles PACE’s $1M expansion helps more seniors age in place

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 7, 2024
Feature Story I Am Academy has expanded its staff. Diversity

I AM Academy marks milestone with expanded space, leadership and programming

Shandra MartinezSaturday, October 5, 2024
Feature Story Katie Moore, activation manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Arts and Culture

Programmers help communities nurture the power of public art

Shandra MartinezSaturday, October 5, 2024
Feature Story alleganscene Economic Development

Downtown improvements help Allegan draw new businesses and visitors

Brenda MarshallWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story Renovations to the Allegan County Services Building allow customers to easily enter the building, accomplish their tasks, and get on with their day. Community Development

Allegan County open house to show off County Service Building renovations

Andrea GoodellThursday, September 26, 2024
Feature Story Nate Hoffman (right) and Norm Kapla (center) welcome guests onto an elevator at the J.H. Campbell Complex Unit 3 power generating station at Port Sheldon Township. Two hundred and fifty people registered rare public tour of the facility. Sustainability

Bidding farewell to iconic J.H. Campbell power plant

Kym ReinstadlerThursday, September 26, 2024
Feature Story Della Fetzer at TEDxMacatawa 2023. Arts and Culture

TEDxMacatawa returns with ‘local voices sharing ideas that matter’

Shandra MartinezWednesday, September 25, 2024
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. Arts and Culture

Library announces Joel Schoon-Tanis as first Maker in Residence

The LakeshoreWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities. Community Development

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

Andrea GoodellWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story Jennifer Evans Arts and Culture

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

The LakeshoreMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Disability Network West Michigan (DNWM) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a block party. Community Development

Disability Network West Michigan marks 25 years of advocacy and service

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 23, 2024
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