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Feature Story Dubbed Robinson Landing, the neighborhood is going up just north of the Grand Haven Memorial Airport. Community Development

Grand Haven collaborative workforce housing project taking shape

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 14, 2021
Feature Story A collaborative project would bring a nature play park to Holland's Window on the Waterfront park with the help of crowdfunding and a state grant. Community Development

Parks looking to crowdfunding, state grants to create spaces for all

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 8, 2021
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry co-founded I AM Academy, which empowers Black students and is behind the 2021 Juneteenth festival in Holland. Arts and Culture

Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Greater Ottawa County United Way President Patrick Moran presents County Administrator Al Vanderberg and County Commission Chair Roger Bergman with the G.W. Haworth Strength of the Community Award. Community Development

Ottawa County receives United Way’s top honor for pandemic response

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Mission Design & Automation in Holland adding more than 100 jobs to support a $5 million expansion.  Economic Development

Holland automation manufacturer’s expansion ‘bringing work to West Michigan’

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center Director, Sara Delbene, helps a teen with her homework on a Wi-Fi enabled device. Kids and Education

Holland’s first Wi-Fi Lift Zone coming to South Side Boys & Girls Club

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story This year's Lakeshore Advantage intern event was held at Lawrence Street Park in Zeeland, Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage introduces Gentex interns to their new home in West Michigan

Andrea GoodellFriday, June 4, 2021
Feature Story The Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds office's Honor Rewards Program for veterans offers discounts at area businesses. Community Development

Virtual veterans symposium highlights benefits in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellThursday, June 3, 2021
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen talks to members of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. A version of the program is being piloted in Holland. Healthy Communities

Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across U.S.

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, May 31, 2021
Feature Story Remember When Car Show & Cruise is coming to downtown Holland. Arts and Culture

Things to do in June: Car shows, festivals, concerts and musicals

Sally LaukitisMonday, May 31, 2021
Feature Story Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. Community Development

GHACF awards more than $1M in one year for those most impacted by COVID-19

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 31, 2021
Feature Story GHACF kicked off the slate of activities with a volunteer event in May centered around giving back to the community. Community Development

GHACF celebrates 50 years with activities throughout the year

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 25, 2021
Feature Story Gentex technology on display at SURGE Celebration 2018. Entrepreneurship

SURGE marks five years of launching startups

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 25, 2021
Feature Story Kaja Thornton Hunter with William Boelkins in front of the Barney Maffett's "The Us Cafe." Community Development

Kaja Thornton Hunter ‘overcoming barriers’ in her community with full-circle moments

Shanika P. CarterMonday, May 24, 2021
Feature Story The 37,700-square-foot VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center opened this spring. It offers a much-needed convention space along the Lakeshore. Economic Development

Convention center opens, setting up Muskegon as a year-round destination

Kelsey SandersMonday, May 24, 2021
Feature Story Kavy Lenon Diversity

Kavy Lenon is an advocate for her community on and off the job

Luke FerrisMonday, May 24, 2021
Feature Story West Ottawa senior Nayeli Mora took home the Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award and will compete for the regional title next month. Kids and Education

Holland Youth of the Year Nayeli Mora wins state title

Andrea GoodellTuesday, May 18, 2021
Feature Story Disability Network/Lakeshore Executive Director Amanda Rhines Kids and Education

Meet Amanda Rhines, Disability Network/Lakeshore’s new executive director

Lucia RiosMonday, May 17, 2021
Feature Story Community Action House began construction on its Food Club in March 2021. Community Development

Food Club provides dignity in grocery store setting

Andrea GoodellWednesday, May 12, 2021
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