Ottawa County

Feature Story USMC Sgt. Travis Snyder has walked 2,240 miles and raised more than $15,000 for Mission 22, a nonprofit supporting veterans with mental health challenges. Healthy Communities

Marine makes 900 mile trek for vets facing mental health challenges

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 28, 2022
Feature Story Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors. Equity

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story The S. S. Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Inc. is hosting a Fourth of July party on the Milwaukee Clipper. Arts and Culture

Things to do in July: Music and fireworks, art shows and car shows, festivals and fairs

Sally LaukitisMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story The first Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival and Highland Games will be Saturday, June 25, with a Friday night cèilidh (21+ Irish music and dance party). Arts and Culture

Celtic fest a first for Holland

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 20, 2022
Feature Story The Lakeshore LEDA staff at 2022 Summit on Race and Inclusion. (LEDA) Diversity

Insights from LEDA’s 2022 Summit on Race and Inclusion

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, June 14, 2022
Feature Story Music on Main is returning to downtown Zeeland this summer with food, music, games, and more. Community Development

Music on Main returns to downtown Zeeland

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 13, 2022
Feature Story John Shay Community Development

New county administrator makes calls on and off the field

Luke FerrisFriday, June 10, 2022
Feature Story Tara Weymon Leonard, MillerKnoll’s vice president of global contract and field marketing, talks to I Am Academy students at the company's Design Yard. Diversity

I Am Academy explores future careers at MillerKnoll

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 7, 2022
Feature Story Gentex talent acquisition specialist Chris Pollack speaks to a group of the company's interns gathered at Zeeland’s Lawrence Street Park last week. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage makes case for West Michigan living to Gentex interns

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 7, 2022
Feature Story Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN) Equity

West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story Jonathan K. Cauchi leads a class through Disability Advocates of Kent County. Diversity

Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks, right, and residents scrub 8th Street in downtown Holland before the Tulip Time Festival’s Volksparade on May 14.  Arts and Culture

Holland’s Tulip Time Festival makes a strong comeback

J.R. ValderasThursday, May 19, 2022
Feature Story Residents can purchase composting bags for $5 for one bag or $12 for three bags. Sustainability

Ottawa County launches food composting program

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 13, 2022
Feature Story Team members from Zeeland High School's robotics team — known as Built on Brains, or B.O.B. — were one of two teams to compete at the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics World Championship in Houston last month. Kids and Education

Robotics students are next tech workforce

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 9, 2022
Feature Story Step it Up participants can join group walks like this one or participate in physical activity on their own. Arts and Culture

10 ways to enjoy the outdoors in Ottawa County Parks this month

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 9, 2022
Feature Story A recent study found there are 411,000 fewer available homes for sale for a household earning $75,000 to $100,000 compared to pre-pandemic. Community Development

New homebuyers prepare for a ‘hot’ housing market this summer

Luke FerrisMonday, May 9, 2022
Feature Story Ottawa County Land Use Specialist Andrew Roszkowski discusses broadband data mapping opportunities during "Ottawa Online" on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Ottawa County Administration Building in West Olive. (Rich C. Lakeberg/Ottawa County) Technology and Innovation

Ottawa County’s digital inclusion strategy begins with survey to understand digital divide

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 2022
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