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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
Feature Story Spring Lake Sparkle offers more than 120,000 multi-colored lights along that community's main street. Arts and Culture

November Along the Lakeshore: Holiday markets, tree lightings, and Santa trains, and more

Sally LaukitisMonday, October 25, 2021
Feature Story A rendering of the Secchia Piazza that will be built on the GRCC main campus. Kids and Education

GRCC’s Secchia Culinary Institute to receive a gift of a piazza

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story seeds of promise vaccination Community Development

Seeds of Promise offers gift card incentive to increase vaccination rates

Megan SarnackiWednesday, October 6, 2021
Feature Story ghfiestapark5.jpg Diversity

10 highlights from the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

Shandra MartinezTuesday, 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 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 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 Pianist Ralph Votapek Arts and Culture

HSO kicks off season with classics

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 20, 2021
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