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.

Community Development

From sand mine to county park: Ottawa Sands reopens with new amenities

The LakeshoreSunday, October 13, 2024

Ottawa Sands reopens with new amenities, ecological restoration and accessible trails, furthering the transformation of a former sand mine into an Ottawa County park in Ferrysburg.

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Mia's Village Eats, Dr. Rolf's Barbeque, and Hamburger Mikey picked downtown Spring Lake for their locations.

Economic Development

Grand openings: A look at 3 new eateries in Spring Lake

Brittany MeyersSunday, October 13, 2024

Find out why three new restaurants — Mia's Village Eats, Dr. Rolf's Barbeque, and Hamburger Mikey — picked downtown Spring Lake for their locations.

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Dumping stereotypes about “trailer trash,” dropping the current health care payment system on its ear, and embracing social media as a means of saving young lives were some of the ideas shared on Oct. 8 at the seventh TEDxMacatawa.

Arts and Culture

TEDxMacatawa speakers share ideas for enriching the Lakeshore and changing the world

Kym ReinstadlerSaturday, October 12, 2024

Thirteen West Michigan residents offered visions for a better society, from health care reform to a ministry built on mac 'n' cheese.

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sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout, founder and managing attorney of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.

Community Development

'Deeply United Immigration Conference' to focus on community and policy effects

Andrea GoodellFriday, October 11, 2024

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates works with immigrants seeking legal status in the United States every day. Next month, the nonprofit will host a half-day conference to share its boots-on-the-ground knowledge.

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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.

Community Development

Vision forms for Park Township community center

Andrea GoodellFriday, October 11, 2024

Hundreds of Park Township residents have attended public input sessions over the past year and their vision is taking shape as the steering committee gets ready to bring a proposal to the Park Township Board of Trustees.

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Herrick District Library is again celebrating Día de Muertos. Marigolds are a well-recognized symbol of the LatinX holiday, used in ofrendas and decorations.

Arts and Culture

Día de Muertos, National HIspanic Heritage Month, and marigolds coming to local library

The LakeshoreThursday, October 10, 2024

The library is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de Muertos with several events, including crafts and cupcake classes for teens and adults.

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President of Lakeshore Advantage Jennifer Owens.

Economic Development

Report: Adaptability fuels economic growth along Lakeshore

The Lakeshore Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The latest Industry Trends Report from Lakeshore Advantage shows that nearly 90% of businesses had steady or increased sales over the past year.

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Equity

Disability Network honors Southwest Michigan advocates of independence, accessibility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 9, 2024

Two Southwest Michigan residents and an organization were honored by the Disability Network Southwest Michigan for their work to advance independence and accessibility.”

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