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Feature Story Kelly Wandel Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 6, 2025
Feature Story Small-volunteers Community Development

Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan

Shandra MartinezSaturday, May 3, 2025
Feature Story SMALL-Main-Memorial-Day Arts and Culture

May things to do: Festivals, fundraisers, Memorial Day, an Anne Frank exhibit — and don’t forget Mom

Melody WilsonTuesday, April 29, 2025
Feature Story Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll Economic Development

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story "Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade. Arts and Culture

Exhibit explores hidden chapter of Holland’s LGBTQ+ history

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Community Development

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 7, 2025
Feature Story Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF). Community Development

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall. Economic Development

New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region. Economic Development

Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story small-march-lead Community Development

Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year. Healthy Communities

Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Feature Story The Easter Egg Scramble, set for April 5 at Roosevelt Park Community Center in Muskegon, is just one of several egg-related activities in the April calendar for West Michigan. Arts and Culture

April things to do: A student art exhibition, Easter events, theater, and spring break activities

Melody WilsonMonday, March 24, 2025
Feature Story Jon DeWys, CEO and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, has been tackling the challenge of finding skilled workers head-on through a workforce development strategy focusing on education, training, and partnerships. Economic Development

DeWys, Marquis honored for leadership and community Impact

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 10, 2025
Feature Story The park, which sits along the North Bank Trail at the end of Central Avenue, now has a small dog park, tennis courts, and softball and baseball diamonds, but it is in dire need of an update, officials say. Community Development

Spring Lake Village leaders aim for accessibility all year long in Central Park renovation

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 10, 2025
Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public. Community Development

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

The LakeshoreTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story The Miskelleys have turned their journey of grief and transformation into a service to counteract the disconnect often found in traditional mental health care. Healthy Communities

Family that turned grief into lifesaving mental health support is expanding services

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving. Arts and Culture

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story St. Patrick’s Day is here, and several Lakeshore communities are hosting celebrations in honor of the Celtic saint, including the Erin — Go — Bark Parade in Douglas on March 8. Arts and Culture

March things to do: Dine in the dark, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and Pi Day), and so much more

Melody WilsonMonday, February 24, 2025
Feature Story Local author Melanie Hooyenga poses with a copy of her new novel "The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway.” Arts and Culture

Grand Haven author brings hometown to life in novel

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 17, 2025
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