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