Allegan County

Feature Story Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017. Economic Development

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 17, 2021
Feature Story Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system. Technology and Innovation

GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Luke FerrisFriday, January 15, 2021
Feature Story Area law enforcement agencies are seeing myriad benefits from a new brain training program. Healthy Communities

Brain health program reduces stress, bolsters health for law enforcement officers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYFriday, January 8, 2021
Feature Story Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover, Tantrick Brewing Co. co-owners, are expanding their micro-brewery into downtown Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility

andrea goodellMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream's $51 million, 150,000-square-foot expansion will add 45 new jobs. Economic Development

Sweet success: Hudsonville Ice Cream expands — again

andrea goodellMonday, December 21, 2020
Feature Story Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers. Economic Development

Perrigo expands commitment in West Michigan with new construction, jobs

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, December 17, 2020
Feature Story Dan Wedge is Executive Director of Services for Allegan County, with transportation services falling under his purview. Community Development

ACT gives bus riders access to work, social life, necessities

Bev BerensMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. Kids and Education

State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story lakeshore-gift-guide Economic Development

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

Sally LaukitisWednesday, November 25, 2020
Feature Story Kids' Food Basket is expanding its meal program to children in Ottawa and Allegan counties with a new site in Holland. Healthy Communities

Gentex makes commitment to fight childhood hunger

andrea goodellTuesday, November 10, 2020
Feature Story Six 2020 Discover Manufacturing Week scholarships, valued at $500 each, are available to high school seniors pursuing a manufacturing-related career in Michigan. Economic Development

Career awareness event to highlight creativity, innovation in manufacturing

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 3, 2020
Feature Story Lucia Rios with her mail-in ballot. Equity

How COVID-19 changed voting for people with disabilities

By Lucia RiosMonday, November 2, 2020
Feature Story Hawthorn Pond Natural Area is located in Holland Township. (Photo by Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

What to do in November? 8 activities to enjoy along the Lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisSaturday, October 31, 2020
Feature Story Macatawa Area Express (MAX Transit) has openings for 12 full- and part-time bus operators. The positions have a starting wage of $15.25.  Economic Development

Dozens of employers will look for workers at upcoming Virtual Job Fair

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 19, 2020
Feature Story The Michigan National Guard is helping counties across Michigan with providing free COVID-19 testing. Healthy Communities

Free COVID-19 testing available as cases surge

By Shandra MartinezFriday, October 16, 2020
Feature Story Surveys show that 51% of employees report stress and burnout as a result of working at home.  Economic Development

10 tips to reduce stress for employees working at home

By Peter D. RhoadesThursday, October 15, 2020
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place on East 40th Street in Holland. Community Development

Jubilee, Habitat break ground on mixed-income neighborhood

by andrea goodellTuesday, October 13, 2020
Feature Story Amanda Chocko is Lakeshore Advantage's Director of Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship

Lakeshore Advantage entrepreneurship director takes on international role

By Shandra MartinezMonday, October 12, 2020
Feature Story West Michigan brewers are modifying the base recipe for the Black is Beautiful stout and making it their own. Proceeds are donated to organizations that raise awareness of racial inequality and promote social justice. Equity

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 1, 2020
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