Placemaking

Feature Story Michigan Library Association 2024 Public Librarian of the Year Rob Carpenter is known for his silly storytimes and innovative thinking.

HDL manager is Michigan Public Librarian of the Year


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.

Vision forms for Park Township community center


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.
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.

Library announces Joel Schoon-Tanis as first Maker in Residence


Feature Story  The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.

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


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.
Feature Story Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.

City launches first Holland Ambassador Academy


Feature Story Chef Lucas Grill reopened Public restaurant in downtown Zeeland today.

Beloved Public restaurant comes home to Zeeland


Innovation News “This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Feature Story Historical photos will be part of an exhibit in Port Sheldon Township Hall as part of the township's centennial celebration.
Feature Story The Lindenloft cottage is the sole cottage of Highland Park to remain in the same family and retain its original name through the years.

Final installment: Highland Park's history lives on


Feature Story The Allegan County Courthouse is expanding its services and its footprint with plans for a new room for another 48th Circuit Court judge.
Feature Story Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.

What's all the hype about Wayland?


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Feature Story Beech Holme is one of the most photographed homes of Higland Park

The hometown heroes who made Highland Park possible