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Feature Story Allegan County Transportation recently purchased its first fleet of seven propane-powered buses.

Allegan County hosts transportation open house

Allegan County Transportation is inviting the public to an open house on May 10 to celebrate its  growth, additions to the fleet, new technology, and expanded opportunities to serve residents. 

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Holland is home to top miller in the world

Holland resident Alisa Crawford passed her exams in Dutch and is the only miller in the world to hold all three of the miller certifications, according to the Guild of Millers and Artisan Grain Millers' Guild.

Feature Story  Clay hands being made for a Muskegon Museum of Art touring Through Our Lens: Hands exhibit.

White Lake council boosts rural access to the arts

A group of mothers in the White Lake area came together to create their own arts organization when they couldn't find anything local for their children. Today, the Arts Council of White Lake -- Nuveen Center is a vibrant arts center for the community, offering classes, programming, music, exhibits and other events.

Feature Story The new University of Michigan facility in Wayland is staffed by three primary care physicians and three advanced practice providers.

U-M Health-West opens new $10.4M Wayland Health Center

University of Michigan Health-West has opened a new, larger $10.4 million Wayland Health Center to address the needs of Wayland’s growing population.

Feature Story The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area's 2024 Promise Scholars.

2024 Promise Scholars share how they are will pursue their dreams

Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded academic scholarships to 15 students as part of the Holland/Zeeland Promise. Those students share where they will study and their career plans.

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Absolutely Accessible Kent returns to show what’s possible in accessible design

The 6th annual Absolutely Accessible Kent will take place May 8 at GVSU’s Eberhard Center from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with presentations on designing for neurodiversity, aging in place, and accessibility in arts venues.

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Meijer State Games of Michigan Athlete of the Year shares the challenges of battling MS

In honoring Andrea "Speedie" Hampton as the adult female athlete of the year, the Meijer State Games says her “vivacity for life and love of sports have allowed Hampton to adapt and find new avenues'' after her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis 14 years ago.

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Early Education Community of Practice brings unified message to state focus on early childhood care

The Community of Practice has expanded to 30+ Michigan organizations focused on early childhood. Members have access to a variety of resources and experts and are able to provide solutions and mobilize quickly.  

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Simple accommodations can eliminate barriers to health care

Because equal and quality access to care is so important, making sure medical practices improve access and accommodations for people with autism is a crucial goal of the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM).

Feature Story Marla Schneider, Muskegon County’s economic development director

Muskegon Heights’s new industrial parks strategy is key step in bolstering economic development

Muskegon Heights is poised for success with available vacant land and buildings ready for development, say officials. 

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