Community Development

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Feature Story Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth


Feature Story Allegan County Prosecutor Mike Villar.
Feature Story "Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade.

Exhibit explores hidden chapter of Holland’s LGBTQ+ history


Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell


Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building.

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders


Feature Story Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF).

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant


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Feature Story Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan.
Feature Story Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year.

Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools


Feature Story Meena Ariagno

‘Eavesdrop with Meena’ podcast explains reach


Feature Story Tom Kunetz, a retired environmental engineer and chair of Allegan County’s water study work group is working to map groundwater in the county.

Allegan County maps water to secure future supply


Feature Story Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Allegan County Survey to shape funding, policies, and community programs for years ahead.

Allegan County survey seeks public input for future


Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public.

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity


Feature Story Sophomore MPS students Kaeden Smith (left) and Ja'Ziiyah Wyrick apply math concepts to build flower boxes in their Geometry in Construction class.
Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving.

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series


Feature Story One year after Allegan County took over shelter operations, collaboration with Wishbone Pet Rescue continues to enhance adoptions, volunteer programs, and community outreach.

Public-private partnership supports Allegan County Animal Shelter