Paul R. Kopenkoskey

Paul R. Kopenkoskey’s career as a freelance writer spans more than 30 years. The Calvin University grad has written for many West Michigan publications and he has sat in the editor’s chair for three monthly magazines. His first historical fiction novel, Karl Beguiled: A Journey of Hope and Sacrifice, is available on Amazon.com. He’ll devour a Snug Burger at Snug Harbor restaurant in Grand Haven any time of the day. He can be reached at paulrk@hotmail.com

Feature Story A passenger boards an Allegan County Transportation bus.
Feature Story Two GRIT wheelchair users pose at a local park.

All-terrain wheelchair loan program opens outdoors to more users


Feature Story Kelli Cavasin, vice president of people and culture for New Holland Brewing

How leadership training helps employers with staffing shortages


Feature Story Allegan County Commisison Chairman Jim Storey, Broadband Project Manager Jill Dunham and Allegan County Administrator. Robert “Rob” Sarro,
Feature Story Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop.

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs


Feature Story The Allegan County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of converting the county building for sole use as a courthouse to accommodate an additional circuit court judge.

Strategic plan maps out Allegan County’s priorities


Feature Story “Old Heart” co-stars Melanie Lamrock as Sarah van Praag and Jakari Carson as Lt. Tom Johnson

Filmmaker turns Norton Shores author’s novel into MCC play


Feature Story Broadband access for around 12,000 rural residents in Allegan County is one step closer to reality, thanks to a public-private partnership and federal funds.

Allegan County works to extend broadband access to rural residents


Feature Story Veteran Michael Jackson

Many veterans struggle with homelessness; these programs are helping


Feature Story Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community.
Feature Story A Common Redpoll.

Birding programs have enthusiasts flocking to Ottawa County


Feature Story Mike Brokema of Shady Side Farms Inc. leads a discussion on soil health at his farm as part of the 2022 Cultivating Resilience Field Day.

$7M available to fund conservation practices


Feature Story The 2022 Ottawa County DEI Forum was held on Oct. 28. (Nathan Bocks)

Highlights from the 2022 Ottawa County Diversity Forum