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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
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. Healthy Communities

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

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department. Community Development

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration

The LakeshoreFriday, February 14, 2025
Feature Story Hillside Learning Center in Allegan is being honored for implementing a curriculum that helps students with severe physical disabilities increase mobility and independence. Equity

MOVE curriculum is giving students with disabilities more mobility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 8, 2025
Feature Story For Les Tucker, playing Santa is about making people feel seen, heard, and loved in some small way, even for just a few minutes. Arts and Culture

Shore Story: My journey as Santa Claus and bringing holiday magic to life

Les TuckerMonday, December 2, 2024
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5 Lakeshore nonprofits to share $100K for arts, wellness projects

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 4, 2024
Feature Story Families can enjoy the illuminated carousel, seasonal photo spots, and a chance for children to meet Sinterklaas, the Dutch predecessor of Santa Claus, on select days. Arts and Culture

Magic at the Mill returns to Windmill Island Gardens for the holidays

The LakeshoreMonday, November 4, 2024
Feature Story Among the help available at Community Action House are cooking classes. Community Development

CAH’s Food Club to launch a mobile version

The LakeshoreMonday, October 28, 2024
Feature Story Communities across the Lakeshore are getting ready for Halloween, including many opportunities for trick-or-treating. A list of events — slated from Friday, Oct. 25, to Thursday, Oct. 31 — planned across West Michigan is at the bottom of thi Arts and Culture

October things to do: Goose Fest, music, history, theater, pumpkins, Day of the Dead, and Halloween

Melody WilsonMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Pumpkin painting will be one of the many free activities available at the Harvest Festival at Benjamin's Hope this weekend. Arts and Culture

Benjamin's Hope free Harvest Festival offers fun for people of all abilities

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story Dr. Annie Bishop, of Rise Wellness Chiropractic, is pictured with Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas. Healthy Communities

Rising diaper costs impact families: West Michigan diaper drive offers support

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 6, 2024
Feature Story SMALL-2024-books Kids and Education

Big Read Lakeshore explores identity, the American dream in this year’s book selections

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 14, 2024
Feature Story Neighborhood Connector Lori Appeldoorn pauses at one of many welcoming stops along Central Avenue. This one, in front of JJ's on the corner of Central and 16th Street, includes yard games, lighting, and picnic benches for neighborhood gatherings. Community Development

Eastcore looks to artistic future with neighborhood improvements, mural festival

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 13, 2024
Feature Story Naomi Timmerman’s journey from breastfeeding challenges to a bountiful supply is a testament to maternal resilience. Healthy Communities

How support helps mom transform breastfeeding struggles into a success story

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 13, 2024
Feature Story Herrick District Library will host Summer Olympics-themed events through August. Arts and Culture

Let the games begin: Olympic-inspired fun comes to HDL

The LakeshoreMonday, July 29, 2024
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