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Feature Story GRCC President Bill Pink Kids and Education

Education secretary salutes GRCC for outreach, student support during pandemic

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 17, 2021
Feature Story Community Action House began construction on its Food Club in March 2021. Community Development

Food Club provides dignity in grocery store setting

Andrea GoodellWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story A stand member looks out across the neighborhood from the Porch of The Lemonade Stand of Muskegon. Healthy Communities

Muskegon’s Lemonade Stand offers an oasis for those struggling with mental illness

Pat ApPaulWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story Dave Koster is the general manager of the Holland BPW. Technology and Innovation

Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 11, 2021
Feature Story On the Border Catering Captain Carolyn McNeil was one of eight West Michigan employees honored with the 2020 West Michigan Works! Beverly A. Drake Essential Service Award. Economic Development

Frontline workers recognized for going above and beyond in 2020

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 10, 2021
Feature Story Two outdoor hand sanitizing stations have been placed in high-traffic areas along Main Street Healthy Communities

Zeeland Rotary Club gifts hand sanitizing stations to city

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 10, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County United Way President Patrick Moran meets with other nonprofit leaders to discuss how to meet community needs. Economic Development

Beyond poverty: Families struggled to make ends meet before pandemic

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 27, 2021
Feature Story Goats have returned to Ottawa County Parks this spring, taking on the “job” of chowing down on invasive species. Sustainability

Baby goats are baaaaack at Ottawa County parks

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 26, 2021
Feature Story Charles Elwood Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur uses his ‘why’ to find what he needs to do next

Luke FerrisSaturday, April 24, 2021
Feature Story Ready for School CEO Donna Lowry gives a book to a soon-to-be kindergartener. Healthy Communities

Guest editor Dr. Donna Lowry shares stories of possibility and potential

Donna LowryFriday, April 16, 2021
Feature Story Steve Harryman Healthy Communities

How hope and joy can be found in the darkest times

Steve HarrymanThursday, April 15, 2021
Development News Bare All Clothing Economic Development

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story Muskegon YMCA volunteers distribute bags of food to those in need. Healthy Communities

How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood

Anna GustafsonWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story Cynthia Martinez films Daniel, a student in the TRIO Upward Bound program. Kids and Education

Filmmaker gives a voice to first gen college students

Cynthia MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story A donation from the Gun Lake Tribe is funding a new mobile vaccination unit in Allegan County. Healthy Communities

Gun Lake Tribe donation funds Allegan County mobile vaccination unit

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story The 2020 Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment is available on the new website, healthyottawa.org. Healthy Communities

Working together to solve health concerns

Andrea GoodellThursday, March 18, 2021
Feature Story Chef Jenna 1 Community Development

Chef Jenna navigates COVID-recovery with creativity, PPP, and community-centered food hugs

Tommy AllenMonday, March 15, 2021
Feature Story Bowerman Blueberries is expanding its original farmers market and bringing a restaurant to downtown Holland later this year. Economic Development

Bowerman bringing blueberries to downtown Holland

Andrea GoodellSaturday, March 13, 2021
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