Shandra Martinez

Friday, September 4, 2020
Shandra Martinez is the managing editor of The Lakeshore WM. After a distinguished career in daily journalism, she launched her Holland-based business, Shandra Martinez Communications. A longtime resident of the Lakeshore, she now writes and edits on a variety of platforms for clients in Michigan and across the country. She can be reached at mailto:shandra@thelakeshorewm.com

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Feature Story Kelsey Sivertson shared her inspirational story at the GRCC Lakeshore campus’ ribbon-cutting ceremony. Kids and Education

‘It’s never too late,’ says GRCC student who turned her life around

Shandra Martinez Monday, September 6, 2021
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Community Development

Holland Museum’s Cultural Lens takes an inside look at corporate DEI

Shandra Martinez Sunday, September 5, 2021
Feature Story Children gather for storytime presented by Herrick District Library. Kids and Education

Herrick District Library expands hours, adds in-person storytimes

Shandra Martinez Sunday, September 5, 2021
Feature Story The first WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in Muskegon is helping students stay connected online. Kids and Education

Boys & Girls Club gets first ‘Lift Zone’ in Muskegon

Shandra MartinezSunday, September 5, 2021
Feature Story GRCC is sharing its collection of photographs by world-renowned artist and alumnus Peter Fink. Arts and Culture

GRCC displays exhibit of works by alumnus and world-renowned artist Peter Fink

Shandra Martinez Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Feature Story Al Vanderberg Community Development

What Ottawa County will miss about Al Vanderberg’s leadership

Shandra Martinez Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Feature Story Advanced Architectural’s plans to invest $1.1 million to expand its facility at 959 Industrial Drive in the city of Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Fast-growing Advanced Architectural Products investing in $1.1M expansion

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story Spring Lake seniors Inez Allard, Haley Brosnan, Eleanor Vega and Victoria Airo spent the summer creating Spring Lake’s newest mural.  Arts and Culture

Teen artists create mural to share ideas for a vibrant world

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story "I take pride in the work that I do," says Carolyn McNeil, a previous winner of the Essential Service Awards. Economic Development

Know a frontline worker who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for an Essential Service Award

Shandra Martinez Sunday, August 29, 2021
Feature Story Pulitzer Prize-winner Nikole Hannah-Jones and Emmy winner John Leguizamo among the 2021-2022 GRCC Diversity Lecture Series and Latino Heritage Month speakers. Arts and Culture

Pulitzer Prize and Emmy winners headlining GRCC speakers series

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story Grand Rapids Community College opens $12 million Lakeshore Campus. Kids and Education

From department store to college, GRCC's new Lakeshore Campus opens

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story Spring Lake Village Council members and other local officials gathered Aug. 21 to officially launch the construction project by turning shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony at the riverfront park. Community Development

'Wonderful collaboration' transforming Spring Lake waterfront park

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story A mathematics class at Grand Rapids Community College. Kids and Education

Seats in on-campus classes still available in final week before GRCC’s fall 2021 semester starts

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 23, 2021
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen talks to members of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. A version of the program is being piloted in Holland. Community Development

CFHZ disburses the final Community Stabilization Fund grants to 8 area nonprofits

Shandra MartinezSunday, August 22, 2021
Feature Story These graphics were created to promote vaccine awareness. Healthy Communities

GVSU anthropologists help create graphics that promote COVID-19 vaccine awareness

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 17, 2021
Feature Story Boven Birth Center at Holland Hospital has earned the Platinum designation for maternal care from the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Healthy Communities

Boven Birth Center recognized for exceptional maternal care

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 17, 2021
Feature Story The Holland Museum’s new exhibit, United for Progress: The LAUP Story, opens Aug. 20. Diversity

Celebrate the history of LAUP with a new Holland Museum exhibit

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 17, 2021
Feature Story Team members of Gentex's new Spanish-speaking assembly lines. Economic Development

Gentex is offering stock options among other perks to attract workers

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 13, 2021
Feature Story A student receives a shot at GRCC pop-up vaccination clinic. Kids and Education

GRCC offers incentive for fall students to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 10, 2021
Feature Story These are two of the six signs Carolyn Stich created to honor health care workers. Healthy Communities

Holland Hospital partners with U-M Health to fight strokes along the Lakeshore

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 10, 2021
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