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Feature Story Megan and Andrew Howe enjoy the great outdoors. Equity

Accountant with hearing loss advocates for her success

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, June 14, 2023
Feature Story Lucia Rios Equity

Why commemorating Global Accessibility Awareness Day is important

Lucia Rios Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story Two of Ottawa County's senior environmental health specialists Rebekah Folkert and Kayla Anderson were honored for their work recently. Healthy Communities

Ottawa County Environmental Health duo honored for food safety work

Kelsey SandersTuesday, May 23, 2023
Feature Story On Point signage Healthy Communities

OnPoint’s new community mental health facility increases access to care

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, May 23, 2023
Feature Story The Village of Spring Lake’s DDA invested $18,000 for an eight-unit kayak rental kiosk from Rent.Fun. Community Development

Spring Lake unveils new kayak rentals at Tanglefoot Park

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Wheelchair basketball is a highly physical sport, with players often bumping into one another and sometimes flipping their chairs. Yet the players love the thrill of getting a shot at the basket and scoring points. Equity

Mary Free Bed women’s wheelchair basketball team competes nationally

Nathan SlauerMonday, May 8, 2023
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Tulyp Hotel blossoms in downtown Holland

Dianna StampflerThursday, May 4, 2023
Development News "Our board and our community recognize the significant cultural heritage farms bring to Park Township," says Park Township Manager Howard Fink. Sustainability

Park Township votes to opt into Ottawa County's farmland preservation program

MJ GalbraithTuesday, May 2, 2023
Feature Story A HUD grant is funding home accessibility assessments and modifications for 150 homeowners in rural West Michigan counties. (DAKC) Equity

Disability Advocates Kent County helps low-income seniors age in place

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 2023
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club staff celebrate with Isabel Shepard (center) after she was named Michigan Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

West Ottawa's Isabel Shepard is state Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 29, 2023
Feature Story The West Ottawa High Interact Club has partnered with Park Township on a water safety initiative to teach youth the dangers of pier jumping into Lake Michigan. Kids and Education

Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story Grand Haven Township Fire/Rescue Chief Shawn Schrader speaks to Michigan Justice Richard Bernstein. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Justice Bernstein brings a perspective of inclusion to court

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main branch near downtown Holland. Equity

How one library is making a renovation plan inclusive

Lucia RiosWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story An aerial view of the Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Sustainability

ODC Network acquires 295-acre parcel in Kalamazoo River Greenway

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 22, 2023
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