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Feature Story A state grant has made it cheaper for Ottawa County residents to recycle tires through the end of August 2021. Sustainability

Ottawa County to recycle residents' tires with grant

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 2, 2021
Feature Story Novice canner Erin Berens is happy with her first attempt at food preservation and is prepared to tackle it again with more quantity and variety for this season. Sustainability

Pandemic spurs renewed interest in home canning

Bev BerensSaturday, July 31, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County's humanoid robot, dubbed Francesca, helps visitors to the Fillmore Complex find their way through the building to the correct department. Technology and Innovation

Wayfinding robot 'Francesca' returns to Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story The Joe Marcinek Band and Benzing Graves Collective recently played Holland's Park Theatre. Arts and Culture

Park Theatre bursts back on the scene with new vigor post-pandemic

Andrea GoodellMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story The Lakeshore offers myraid opportunities for outdoor yoga and pilates. Healthy Communities

Making the most of summer with outdoor yoga and Pilates on the Lakeshore

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story Cheri Honderd is the founder and executive director of Hand2Hand. Community Development

CFHZ grants to boost services for seniors, patients and youth

By Shandra MartinezMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story The newest Biggby Coffee is in the newly renovated Haworth Hotel. Economic Development

Hope grad opens coffee bar in Haworth Hotel after $7.5M makeover

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story Lakeshore Food Rescue is expected to annually provide more than 400,000 pounds of food rescued from retailers and farmers.  Community Development

$50,000 grant will help CAH expand perishable food rescue efforts

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 19, 2021
Feature Story The Holland Symphony Orchestra performs its Pops at the Pier event every year in a celebration of summer fun. Arts and Culture

HSO returns with pops tribute to Louis Armstrong

Andrea GoodellTuesday, July 13, 2021
Feature Story The Beer City Open is putting West Michigan on the map for pickleball. Healthy Communities

Beer City Open puts West Michigan on the map for pickleball

Jeremy GonsiorWednesday, July 7, 2021
Feature Story Children play at the existing natural playground of Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Kids and Education

ODC expands nature-based preschool opportunities around Holland

Andrea GoodellWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Spera Foods founder Hannah Raycraft Entrepreneurship

Spera Foods founder building ‘hopeful’ health brand

Luke FerrisWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening Economic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story The 27th anniversary Show & Shine Car Cruise & Show is returning to downtown Zeeland. Arts and Culture

Things to do in July: Music and fireworks, art shows and car shows, festivals and fairs

Sally LaukitisMonday, June 28, 2021
Feature Story Livestrong alumni gather at the Muskegon YMCA. Healthy Communities

Muskegon YMCA resumes class that helps cancer survivors reclaim their health

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 27, 2021
Feature Story GRCC is freezing tuition rates for freezes tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year. Healthy Communities

GRCC freezes tuition rates for 2021-22

By Shandra Martinez Sunday, June 27, 2021
Feature Story A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park Community Development

Five area projects receive GHACF Impact Grants totaling $308K

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 21, 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
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