Ottawa County

Feature Story Good Samaritan Ministries is administering the MSHDA COVID-19 eviction diversion program. Pictured (from left) are Good Sam team members Virgenmina Calo, Jessi Christensen, and Andrew Zokoe. Healthy Communities

Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 17, 2021
Feature Story Rosa Chaidez wants to find affordable housing for her family. Equity

Lakeshore housing initiatives focus on ‘missing middle’

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, April 12, 2021
Feature Story utomated Machine Systems is growing its existing Georgetown Township facility with a 35,000-square-foot expansion. Economic Development

Manufacturer invests $1.5M to expand Georgetown Township facility

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 11, 2021
Feature Story Rapper Rakim will discuss his book as part of GRCC's Diversity Lecture Series. Arts and Culture

Hip-hop legend to discuss his life, craft at diversity lecture series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story The new parcel is located next to Hawthorn Park. (Mike Lozon) Sustainability

Ottawa County buys land vital to creation of future Macatawa Greenway trail

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 30, 2021
Feature Story This photo of a Snowy Owl was taken by local photographer Susie Hughes. Arts and Culture

Things to do in April: Hunt for eggs, shop for a bargain, or learn about frogs and birds

Sally LaukitisMonday, March 29, 2021
Feature Story A Revolution Farms employee at work. Economic Development

Agribusiness employers recruiting workers for recession-proof industry

By Shandra MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story A GRCC student in a math class. Kids and Education

GRCC freezes tuition for 2021-22 academic year

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story Colby Tucker, 14, from Hopkins in Allegan County, is in his third year of collecting and cooking sap. Entrepreneurship

Turning sap to syrup makes spring the sweetest season of all

Bev BerensSunday, March 21, 2021
Feature Story A GRCC student talks to his physical science professor. Kids and Education

GRCC to offer more in-person classes, services this fall

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 21, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County peer support specialist Kelly Chapman with the county customer service award she received for helping a client to vote for the first time.

County employee awarded for helping first time voter

Andrea GoodellSaturday, March 20, 2021
Feature Story The 2020 Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment is available on the new website, healthyottawa.org. Healthy Communities

Working together to solve health concerns

Andrea GoodellThursday, March 18, 2021
Feature Story A trove of on-demand e-learning and Zoom classes —183 in all — paved the way for Ottawa County emploees to stretch their work knowledge. Pictured from left: HR Director Marcie VerBeek and employees Sarah Allen and Kara Bostrom Young. Technology and Innovation

E-learning, Zoom pave way for Ottawa County employees to expand skills

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story Bowerman Blueberries is expanding its original farmers market and bringing a restaurant to downtown Holland later this year. Economic Development

Bowerman bringing blueberries to downtown Holland

Andrea GoodellSaturday, March 13, 2021
Feature Story Refresh is a collaboration between Community Action House and the First United Methodist Church of Holland and offers a hot shower, meal, and zero judgement. Community Development

Refresh celebrates two years with expansion

andrea goodellFriday, March 12, 2021
Feature Story The #OttawaVotes project received a 2020 Clearinghouse Award for Outstanding Innovation in Election Cybersecurity and Technology. Community Development

Ottawa County voter information campaign earns national recognition

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 8, 2021
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