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Feature Story Park Theatre open mic nights Arts and Culture

Hot Tix along the Lakeshore: Ordinary Elephant, Adam Ferrara, Bill Bellamy and more

Andrea GoodellTuesday, October 5, 2021
Feature Story Kids who attended Pumpkinfest enjoyed having their faces painted, climbing on inflatables, riding a barrel train, and playing a variety of fall yard games, including bowling with pumpkins. Arts and Culture

Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’

Heidi FentonMonday, October 4, 2021
Feature Story This creek is part of the Sand Creek and Crockery Creek watersheds. Sustainability

How a $1.2M grant will be used to restore watersheds

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 4, 2021
Feature Story A customer orders at the Kuntry Cookin' food truck in Muskegon. Entrepreneurship

Success of Kuntry Cookin’ shows the power of community support

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, September 29, 2021
Feature Story West Michigan Works Economic Development

Employment resources: How KDL helps job seekers elevate their search, sharpen skills for success

Sarah SpohnWednesday, September 29, 2021
Feature Story From left West Ottawa Superintendent Timothy Bearden, Holland Public Schools Superintendent Shanie Keelean, and Zeeland Public Schools Superintendent Brandi-Lyn Mendham Kids and Education

Three new superintendents talk about priorities, challenges ahead

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 28, 2021
Feature Story Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. Healthy Communities

Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story Long-distance boaters Greg and Susan Costa with their donations. Community Development

Boaters stop in Holland for a ‘day of donating’

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story A rendering of the $1.2 million facility USA Sign Frame and Stake is building in Zeeland Township. Entrepreneurship

Investment in green technology grows sign-maker

Shandra MartinezSunday, September 26, 2021
Feature Story Pianist Ralph Votapek Arts and Culture

HSO kicks off season with classics

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 20, 2021
Feature Story Kyle Williams Community Development

(Anti) Racism Task Force partners with A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 20, 2021
Feature Story Julie Engel at her sheep farm in Montague. Sustainability

Lakeshore sheep farm certified for sustainability practices

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 20, 2021
Feature Story The WMS’s Debut Strings string orchestra program performs in 2019. The proposed Tune Up program is also a string orchestra program, slated to begin in 2022 in Muskegon Public Schools, in collaboration with their IMPACT after-school program. Arts and Culture

Symphony announces $5M campaign to build an endowment

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 20, 2021
Feature Story Windmill Island Gardens will host Books and Blooms this summer. Arts and Culture

Windmill Island Gardens extends season amid record attendance

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 20, 2021
Feature Story Reyna Masko is the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative co-chair. Equity

Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders

Shandra MartinezWednesday, September 15, 2021
Feature Story Spectators watch the 2019 Civil War Muster at Van Raalte Farm. (Mary Bale) Arts and Culture

Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent

andrea goodellTuesday, September 14, 2021
Feature Story Charles Elwood Arts and Culture

Entrepreneur’s ArtPrize entry merges AI, ballet, and chalk art

Luke Ferris Monday, September 13, 2021
Feature Story The Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds office's Honor Rewards Program for veterans offers discounts at area businesses. Community Development

Honor Rewards program provides veterans with discounts on goods and services

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 13, 2021
Feature Story Bentley Weeks, 7, and Lori Appeldorn water the plants in the pockets of a Florafelt in the alley between 18th and 19th Streets along River and Central Avenues in Holland, Michigan, July 30, 2021. Community Development

Rally for the Alley transforms neighborhood, neighbors

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 6, 2021
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