Healthy Communities

Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso became active when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney. Now she's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show what people with only one kidney can do. Healthy Communities

Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story An expansion at Art Mulder and Sons Trucking will add 147,000 square feet of new facility space and create up to 55 new jobs. Economic Development

Art Mulder and Sons Trucking plans $31M expansion

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story momentum-center-event Community Development

The Momentum Center to hold 3-part mental health forum

Andrea GoodellTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story Tim Price, co-owner of RollXscape Skating Center in Holland Township, right, shows skating enthusiast a set of LED quad roller skate wheels in the rink’s skate shop during the venue’s grand opening, Nov. 4. Arts and Culture

Roller rink makes a comeback as RollXscape Skating Center

J.R. ValderasMonday, December 13, 2021
Feature Story Culinary Institute of Michigan Professor and Chef Amanda Miller — and contributor to Patricia’s Chocolates in Grand Haven participated in the Netflix series "School of Chocolate." Arts and Culture

Muskegon-Area chef competes on Netflix’s ‘School of Chocolate’

Shanika P. CarterMonday, December 13, 2021
Feature Story County health departments are working with schools to endure kids have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Kids and Education

Vaccine clinics for kids available across the lakeshore

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story A renovated and expanded Holland Aquatic Center will open in early 2022. Healthy Communities

Holland Aquatic Center expansion aims to serve diverse needs of community

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Narcan Vending Machine Healthy Communities

Vending machine conveniently offers life-saving drug

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 1, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Healthy Communities

Getting a boost before the holidays: Health departments ask residents to get their shots

Andrea GoodellTuesday, November 30, 2021
Feature Story Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country. Arts and Culture

December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

Sally LaukitisMonday, November 29, 2021
Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story The Outdoor Discovery Center's new nature playscape is one of several the nonprofit has built and plans to build in West Michigan. Community Development

ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.  Equity

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Sandra Lake is the 2021 recipient of the Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award. Healthy Communities

Health worker honored with 2021 Excellence in Equity Award

Kathleen SchenckSunday, October 31, 2021
Feature Story Proponants for social districts say a drink in hand makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops. Economic Development

Grand Haven’s social district opens

Shandra Martinez Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story Food Club transforms how food assistance is offered, prioritizing healthy options in a high-dignity, grocery store-style environment. Healthy Communities

Opening of Food Club brings new food access model to Holland

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 25, 2021
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