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Feature Story DJDemers Equity

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. Equity

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
Feature Story When malls threatened downtown Holland's future, the city and the merchants got creative. Arts and Culture

Holland history: The rise and fall (and rise) of shopping malls

Dale WyngardenMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland. Community Development

Wayland is among small towns across Michigan embracing placemaking

Rosemary ParkerMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story EV Construction will host its eighth annual Safety Symposium on March 13-16, during Construction Safety Week. Healthy Communities

Construction symposium adds mental health to safety topics

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story The documentary, “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters,” explores the lives of parent caregivers for children and adults who are disabled. Equity

Documentary explores challenges faced by parent caregivers of children with disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 14, 2023
Feature Story (Fom left) HealthBar Director of Sales and Marketing Michael Lomonaco, Rick Arnett with Lake Orion Public Schools, and HealthBar School Nursing Program Manager Quinn McGill. Building Communities

HealthBar school nurses provide holistic care to area students

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 13, 2023
Feature Story ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program. Community Development

Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 6, 2023
Feature Story Veteran Michael Jackson Healthy Communities

Many veterans struggle with homelessness; these programs are helping

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, February 1, 2023
Feature Story The DNSWM brain injury support group celebrates its first in-person meeting in the fall since the pandemic. (DNSWM) Equity

How the pandemic made a brain injury support group more accessible

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story Lucia Rios's first time driving her new car. Her nephew Angelo Mata is in the front seat. He helped her identify how to work with the new technology. Equity

Living with a disability is expensive

Lucia RiosTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. Healthy Communities

Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story Downtown Holland preserved its historical buildings with the help of the Prince family, local merchants and government — and a lot of ingenuity. Community Development

Holland history: The downtown revival

Dale WyngardenSaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story The Mount Baldhead Gap Filler Radar is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Arts and Culture

Saugatuck’s iconic Mount Baldhead Radar Annex listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 16, 2023
Feature Story Brett VanderKamp founded New Holland Brewing Co. in 1997. Entrepreneurship

New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek

Greg TaskerMonday, January 16, 2023
Feature Story Sweet Temptations staff pose for a photo with Michigan state Sen. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville. Entrepreneurship

Grand Haven ice cream shop serves up country's best scoops

Andrea GoodellFriday, January 13, 2023
Feature Story Traci Gonzales celebrates her International Weightlifting Federation championships win. Arts and Culture

Zeeland teacher inspires with weightlifting championship

Traci GonzalesThursday, January 12, 2023
Feature Story The butterfly sculpture was commissioned in honor of Kay Doss and donated to the Village of Spring Lake by the Doss family. The Dosses decided to relocate the sculpture so all could enjoy it. Arts and Culture

Two families’ sculptures join Spring Lake’s Art in the Park initiative

Brittany MeyersTuesday, January 10, 2023
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