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Career tech program tackles skilled trades labor shortage

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 26, 2025
Allegan Tech Center equips students with real-world manufacturing skills, addressing industry gaps and opening career paths for hands-on learners.
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Holland author turns Tulip Time into scene of fictional murder

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 25, 2025
Holland author Myron Kukla blends mystery, humor, and local history in his new Tulip Time-themed murder novel, “Murder at Tulip Time.”
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Protecting patient rights: How community mental health goes above and beyond

Brianna NargisoTuesday, April 22, 2025
MI Mental Health spoke with Wil Morris, CEO Sanilac County Community Mental Health about how local agencies help mental health patients navigate their rights.
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Students learn empathy and justice through real stories

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 21, 2025
Early college students explore empathy and transformation through a panel featuring formerly incarcerated speakers and restorative justice professionals.
Feature Story Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events. Arts and Culture

Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child's milestones

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 18, 2025
Carla Flanders debuts “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections.  
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.
Feature Story Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes. Arts and Culture

Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025 advocates for the mentorship she wishes she had

Shandra MartinezThursday, April 10, 2025
Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes.
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Community Development

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 7, 2025
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland is a place for youth to get help on their homework, form friendships — and become leaders. The Holland club has been home to three recent Michigan Youths of the Year.
Feature Story KCAD's Fashion Studies students gather around the table to discuss runway show plans. Arts and Culture

Couture Code: KCAD’s students' capstone collections aim to be more inclusive …and sustainable

Tommy AllenWednesday, April 2, 2025
The Grand Rapids Public Museum's main floor will again transform into a catwalk for emerging designers from the Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion at KCAD. This year’s student-led show, “Couture Code,” features original creations and innovative ideas, with each garment telling a story of sustainability, inclusion, and resilience.
Feature Story Spring cleaning is for the birds. Arts and Culture

Trying — and failing — to escape spring cleaning

Myron KuklaTuesday, April 1, 2025
Holland humorist Myron Kukla explains why spring cleaning is his least favorite season — to the disappointment of his wife.
Feature Story Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF). Community Development

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
A $125K GHACF grant helps Love in Action build a larger warehouse to meet rising food needs in Northwest Ottawa County.
Feature Story Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall. Economic Development

New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Holland’s new bouldering gym, Shift Climbing, reimagines fitness with a tilting wall, inclusive pricing, and employee ownership.
Feature Story A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region. Economic Development

Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.  
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Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Hundreds gathered in Holland for a Unity March, organized by I AM Academy, calling for justice, solidarity, and meaningful community change.
Feature Story Influencers and friends Stefanie Schaffer and Erika Nala Franco toured Grand Rapids in their wheelchairs. Their video is out now.

Wheel the World designation spotlights GR’s accessibility

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Grand Rapids' commitment to inclusivity takes center stage as Wheel the World highlights the city's accessible attractions, dining, and experiences.
Feature Story Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan. Community Development

Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Volunteers at Disability Network West Michigan find satisfaction through meaningful roles, supporting events, community programs, and accessibility initiatives.  
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Countywide mental health millages have remarkable results

Monique BedfordTuesday, March 25, 2025
Jackson, Hillsdale, Ottawa, and Washtenaw counties passed mental health millages and seen positive impacts such as expanded access to care to their residents, increased service capacity, improved crisis response, and more.
Feature Story Franciscan Life Process Center Art Director Kathleen Bechtel Arts and Culture

Designed in Michigan: Reawaken creativity at the Franciscan Life Process Center

Tommy AllenTuesday, March 25, 2025
For those looking to explore their creativity in a meaningful, hands-on way, the Franciscan Life Process Center’s 2025 workshops present an exciting opportunity.
Feature Story Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year. Healthy Communities

Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Jen Yoder, named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year, helps bridge health care gaps for students through Holland Hospital’s school nurse program.  
Feature Story The Tony Roussey Building Futures Scholarship starts with a $100,000 contribution to an endowment at West Michigan Construction Institute. Economic Development

Scholarship honors construction leader, expands career pathways for trades

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Holland-based EV Construction’s $100,000 endowment at WMCI honors Tony Roussey’s legacy while addressing workforce shortages by funding scholarships for future skilled trades professionals.
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