Zinta Aistars

Zinta Aistars is the creative director of Z Word, LLC. She is the producer and host of the weekly radio show, Art Beat, on WMUK. 

Development News Montage Market

Montage Market in Allegan specializes in the local


Feature Story Jesse

Second chances for the two- and four-legged


Feature Story Ben Hooper, left, Carol Zombro, and Brishen Miller

The Bard in the park, on wheels, with Fancy Pants


Feature Story Jacque Eatmon, Great Start Collaborative coordinator

Dream Big Start Small says 'Your child deserves pre-K'


Feature Story Dawn Soltysiak, resident artist at Khnemue Studio

Farm fresh art and artisan foods in Fennville


Feature Story 1000 Books Program at Kalamazoo Library.

Story about 1,000 books has a happy ending


Feature Story Jeremy Andrews

Growing a food hub from a sprout


Feature Story Silvana Quadros Russell, Brazilian Oven
Feature Story Cathy Halinski, left, and Dulcee Boehm

Cheese brings smiles for Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery


Feature Story Lindsey Pompileo, Owner of Cupcake Zoo

How sweet it is at The Cupcake Zoo


Feature Story Josh Haas

A bike, 1,655 miles, 200 birds, one man's 12-month adventure


Feature Story The Three Sisters

Three Sistas in the Kitchen have a family recipe for success


Feature Story Some of the 20 people involved in The Franklin Project

Neighbors turn eyesore into place children can play


Feature Story Linda Rzoska Thumbnail

A tree climber who branched out as artist and gallery owner


Feature Story Bike Trail Thumbnail

Room for trails grow as Southwest Michigan goes on a road diet


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A horse trainer with a healing touch


Feature Story Natures Way Thumbnail

Playing in the dirt at the Kalamazoo Nature Center's preschool


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