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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
Feature Story Good Sam helps hundreds of families each year become thriving members of our community. Community Development

Community foundation grant helps families facing housing crisis

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 8, 2021
Feature Story A difficult recovery propelled Jon Ornee toward pursuit of a meaningful life. Entrepreneurship

Jon Ornée pursues his curiosity through record-setting adventures

Jeremy GonsiorSunday, March 7, 2021
Feature Story There’s an opportunity for more women to find jobs or longtime careers in the industry locally. Economic Development

Opportunities abound for women interested in construction industry jobs, careers

By Shandra MartinezSunday, March 7, 2021
Feature Story Author Luke Ferris works from home. Economic Development

What will working from home — or work — look like beyond the pandemic?

Luke FerrisSaturday, March 6, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Equity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story A GRCC student attends a math class. Kids and Education

How GRCC is helping students access financial aid, scholarships

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Kids and Education

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Grand Haven scrapped its coal-fired power plant in favor of buying off the grid and a 12.5-megawatt combined heat and power generation facility with advanced distribution hub. Sustainability

Wake-up call reinforces Grand Haven leaders’ focus on sustainable practices

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online. Entrepreneurship

Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp

Jeremy GonsiorTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story This prepandemic photo shows yoga instructor Julia Fisher leading a yoga class. She’s helping people find connection through yoga at several lakeshore studios. Healthy Communities

Yoga practitioner helps create community along the Lakeshore

Kristie BurnsTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story The Café at City on a Hill serves the staff and clients on the Zeeland nonprofit campus. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage awards $1.8M to 187 small businesses

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story GRCC is testing basketball players weekly for COVID-19 through a partnership with Ferris State. Healthy Communities

GRCC-Ferris collaboration keeps student-athletes safe with COVID-19 testing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story Residents of the Ottawa County Juvenile Dentention Center collected more than 1,500 individual items and from them created 125 care package bags for those experiencing homelessness. Kids and Education

Juvenile detention residents helping homeless, others in need

andrea goodellThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story Robyn Afrik is Ottawa County’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Diversity

Ottawa County DEI office details first year on the job

andrea goodellTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Diversity

Lakeshore Advantage launches 'certify your business' video series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 16, 2021
Feature Story Plans are in full swing to have the former JCPenney store in The Shops at Westshore mall in Holland Township renovated in time for fall 2021 classes. Kids and Education

GRCC eyes fall opening for Lakeshore campus

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 15, 2021
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26. Diversity

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021
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