Ottawa County

Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen is the Experi-Mentor (executive director) of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven.

Task force to tackle racism and the media at next town hall meeting

by andrea goodellFriday, October 23, 2020
Feature Story The Spring Lake Department of Public Works prepares trees for winter. Community Development

Spring Lake Township, Village reap rewards of unique DPW merger

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYWednesday, October 21, 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 Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Equity

How Diversity Forum aims to advance equity in Ottawa County

By Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 14, 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 Jeffrey Sorensen, the Rev. Jennifer Adams, and Sara Van Tongeren pose in the Holland City Council chambers during a meeting to discuss a civil rights ordinance Aug. 19. Equity

After nondiscrimination ordinance passed, the time has come to heal, advocates say

By andrea goodellThursday, October 08, 2020
Feature Story Sharon Yonker Healthy Communities

Lighthouse Award recipient’s Purple Pride helps those on cancer journey

BY PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, October 06, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Diversity

Racist attack on race/racism town hall leaves organizers shaken, resolved to continue

andrea goodellMonday, October 05, 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 01, 2020
Feature Story Looking to reconnect with nature this fall? Check out Sanctuary Woods, just minutes from downtown Holland in beautiful Allegan County. Healthy Communities

What to do in October? 8 ways to enjoy fall along the lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisWednesday, September 30, 2020
Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is the Vice President of Community Impact at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

Foundation invests in community through stabilization fund grants

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 29, 2020
Feature Story The WOC Give leadership team (L to R): Simone Weithers, Rebekah Bakker, Arena Ellis, Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys, Robyn Afrik, Lina Pierson with Lucia Rios in the front. Not pictured are Christine Mwangi, Yah-Sheba Jenkins, and Kim Koeman. Diversity

Women of Color Give ‘thrilled’ to launch first distribution

By Shandra MartinezFriday, September 25, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Equity

Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls

By Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

By Andrea GoodellMonday, September 21, 2020
Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Community Development

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

By Shandra MartinezFriday, September 18, 2020
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry with their four children. Diversity

What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?

BY ANDREA GOODELLWednesday, September 16, 2020
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