Healthy Communities

Feature Story Redlum Farm Preserve offers 20 acres with biking courses, a kids’ balance track, walking trails, a pond, and restored habitats.. Community Development

Redlum Farm Preserve opens, expands biking options in Holland

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 19, 2025
Feature Story Gentex employees donated nearly 600 pounds of cereal to support Community Action House in combating food insecurity. Healthy Communities

Gentex cereal drive helps families as food costs climb

The Lakeshore Sunday, August 17, 2025
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream will invest $40 million to expand its Holland headquarters and add 40 jobs. Economic Development

Hudsonville Ice Cream invests $40M, expands Holland plant, adds jobs

The Lakeshore Sunday, August 17, 2025
Feature Story Grace Offman competed in the 100-yard freestyle, 50-yard backstroke, and 100-yard backstroke at The Hartford Nationals. Equity

Hartford Nationals highlight power of inclusion through adaptive sports community

Shandra MartinezThursday, July 24, 2025
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Apprenticeship program helps launch health care careers

The Lakeshore StaffThursday, July 17, 2025
Longform Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers. Healthy Communities

Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Brianna NargisoTuesday, July 15, 2025
Feature Story KCAD design students explore inclusive design by navigating kitchen activities from a wheelchair user's perspective. Equity

KCAD students redesign kitchens to promote inclusive, user-informed housing solutions

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 7, 2025
Feature Story An attendee is wrapped in a Pride flag at at Allegan, Speak Up event. Equity

Pride Fund expands LGBTQIA+ support across Allegan County communities

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story "Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole Healthy Communities

Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Julie RiddleFriday, June 20, 2025
Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. Community Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story City of GR's Parks Director David Marquordt (in red shorts) enjoys meeting folks in our parks. Sustainability

Adapting outdoor recreation in West Michigan amidst shifting seasons and climate change

Tommy AllenWednesday, May 28, 2025
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From stroke survivor to advocate: Muskegon man finds purpose after life-altering health crisis

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 20, 2025
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West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 29, 2025
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Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 28, 2025
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
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