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Feature Story White pillars mark the entrance to the former Lakewood Farm, aka Getz Zoo, as they appear today. (Kym Reinstadler) Arts and Culture

Lakewood Farm and Zoo – Holland’s first big attraction gets historic designation

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Ed Garner is the Regional Director of the West Michigan Region of Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Entrepreneurship

SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic

Shandra MartinezSunday, December 27, 2020
Feature Story Tate Shumaker has an Etsy side hustle making habitats for pets. Their store, Tatescosycreatures, features adorable hideaways shaped like fruits and vegetables for pet hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats. Entrepreneurship

Time is right for creative people to open Etsy shops

Liz HoffswellTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story The leadership team of Women of Color Give. Equity

Women of Color Give completes first round of grant awards

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story Stephanie Briggs is Director of Admissions at Muskegon Community College. Kids and Education

How to apply for a Futures for Frontliners scholarship

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 18, 2020
Feature Story Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers. Economic Development

Perrigo expands commitment in West Michigan with new construction, jobs

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, December 17, 2020
Feature Story Jason Cottrell and his daughter, Gracie Jo, 11, pose in front of the little free pantry their family created in front of their home, 1237 Marlene St. Holland. Community Development

Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand

andrea goodellMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. Kids and Education

State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Hope College's TRIO Upward Bound students received a special holiday treat from their mentors — and Santa — on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Kids and Education

Socially distanced Santa visits Upward Bound students

andrea goodellSaturday, December 12, 2020
Feature Story Patient Rick Zweering has been part of a pilot program to hone new remote patient monitoring software being developed by VitalTech and Holland-based Atrio Home Health. Healthy Communities

West Michigan health company helps pioneer remote patient monitoring

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 2020
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream dropped off pints of their most popular flavors at Spectrum Health hospitals earlier this year as part of its Random Acts of Ice Cream campaign. Community Development

Hudsonville’s Random Acts of Ice Cream honors everyday heroes

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 2020
Feature Story St. Nicholas, known as Sinterklaas, rides a horse in the Netherlands. Papier mache figure made by Susan Brack, Liberty, Indiana, from a German Anton Reiche chocolate mold dated around 1930. Arts and Culture

Meet the real St. Nicholas: Holland expert shares her St. Nicholas collection

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, December 1, 2020
Feature Story lakeshore-gift-guide Economic Development

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

Sally LaukitisWednesday, November 25, 2020
Feature Story Allie Hopkins is the Associate Manager of Herman Miller Cares. Community Development

Herman Miller partners with Community Foundation to tackle COVID-19 crisis

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp. Diversity

Love of language translates into action

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland's Tripelroot brewpub has had to shift gears to stay relavant in the time of COVID. Economic Development

Brewpub shifts focus during COVID with help from Lakeshore Advantage, MEDC

andrea goodellThursday, November 12, 2020
Feature Story Kids' Food Basket is expanding its meal program to children in Ottawa and Allegan counties with a new site in Holland. Healthy Communities

Gentex makes commitment to fight childhood hunger

andrea goodellTuesday, November 10, 2020
Feature Story The Armistice Day Storm exhibit at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum shines a spotlight on the deadliest storm in Great Lakes history. Kids and Education

Holland diver breathes life into 80-year-old tragedy on Lake Michigan with new museum exhibit

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, November 6, 2020
Feature Story Haworth received the West Michigan Circular Economy Leadership Award. Sustainability

Haworth honored for circular design process

Andrea GoodellWednesday, November 4, 2020
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