Healthy Communities

Feature Story Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout. Entrepreneurship

Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

Shanika P. CarterMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley. Equity

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story Graphic illustrates the evolution from a "handicap" sign to an "accessibility" sign. Equity

New accessibility icon better reflects the lifestyles of people with disabilities

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story Lisa Stefanovsky, Ottawa County Public Health community health supervisor Community Development

Retiring health department leader considered ‘one of the best’

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month. Community Development

Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story Hailey Cone (GRCC/Hailey Cone) Arts and Culture

GRCC student gaining following for her musical perspective

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 23, 2022
Feature Story A student receives a COVID-19 vaccination at GRCC. Healthy Communities

New vaccine rolls out: Where can you find yours?

Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 20, 2022
Feature Story The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant. Technology and Innovation

Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews

Kelsey SandersMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story The Momentum Center and Community Mental Health of Ottawa County are hosting separate events on Sept. 22 focused on socializing, networking and engendering a stigma-free society for those with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities. Healthy Communities

Two mental health events focus on socializing, networking, building a stigma-free society

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story Sharon DeHaan gets off at an accessible bus stop Diversity

Kalamazoo area’s accessible transit system has been almost 20 years in the making

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, September 14, 2022
Feature Story From left The Wood family at Celebration: Amy, Ellery and Aidan. Technology and Innovation

Theater chain finds ways to make more movies accessible to everyone

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, August 30, 2022
Feature Story ghfiestapark6.jpg Arts and Culture

September Things To Do: Truck parade, Irish music, Civil War Muster, Fiesta, and more

Sally LaukitisTuesday, August 30, 2022
Feature Story Families could experience small aircraft flight during the WMRA/Wings of Mercy Aviation Day, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Community Development

Aviation Day brings community to West Michigan Regional Airport

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 23, 2022
Feature Story A new state program is providing an opportunity to reframe the mindset of parents of young children with disabilities. (Canva) Equity

New training supports children with developmental disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 23, 2022
Feature Story Volta Rally campers gather for Jason Walsmith Concert. Entrepreneurship

Volta Rally brings fans of clean energy RV, #vanlife travel together

Shandra MartinezThursday, August 11, 2022
Feature Story The Ottawa County Crisis Intervention Team, from left: Amanda Sheffield, Dylan Ousley, Michele Sampson, Austin Engerson, and Frankie Bader. Healthy Communities

Crisis Intervention Team is a bridge to mental health resources in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 9, 2022
Feature Story Several cruise ships are again docking in Muskegon: the Pearl Seas vessel Pearl Mist, the American Queen Voyages’ Ocean Navigator, and Ponant Lines’ Le Bellot and Le Dumont D'Urville Arts and Culture

Smooth sailing for cruise ships in Muskegon after 2-year hiatus

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 8, 2022
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