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Arts and Culture
October things to do: Halloween and history, arts and entertainment, adventures and theater
Melody Wilson
Monday, September 25, 2023
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Arts and Culture
GRCC student’s ArtPrize entry tells story of kidney disease, love, and hope
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 25, 2023
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Kids and Education
New leader of GRCC Lakeshore Campus has strong ties to Ottawa County
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Manufacturers to welcome more than 10,000 next-gen innovators
Shandra Martinez
Monday, September 18, 2023
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HPS looks to draw more teachers into district homes with second round of Teachers Live Here grants
Andrea Goodell
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Technology and Innovation
TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore
Andrea Goodell
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Community Development
Shape Corp. awards grants to enhance literacy & STEM programs
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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PHOTOS: Celebrating 33 years of ADA while advocating for a better future
Shandra Martinez
Sunday, August 20, 2023
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Kids and Education
GHACF awards over $660K in scholarships to 220 students
Shandra Martinez
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Kids and Education
LAUP to expand youth services to Grand Haven with help from YAC
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Allegan County Community Foundation awards $346K in scholarships
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Kids and Education
Gentex scholarship helps female students pursue STEM careers
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Arts and Culture
Hope student wins top national prize as theater journalist and critic
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Kids and Education
Momentum Center expands summer teen program
Andrea Goodell
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Kids and Education
Holland Aquatic Center to be part of ‘world’s largest swim lesson’
Shandra Martinez
Monday, June 12, 2023
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Holland teen organizes care packages for MSU students with help from Boys and Girls Club, peers
Andrea Goodell
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Kids and Education
Gentex starts construction of onsite preschool for employees
Shandra Martinez
Saturday, May 6, 2023
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West Ottawa's Isabel Shepard is state Youth of the Year
Andrea Goodell
Saturday, April 29, 2023
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Grants support 3 efforts to reduce the education achievement gap
Shandra Martinez
Friday, April 28, 2023
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Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan
Kelsey Sanders
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Consultants empower child care providers to meet mental health needs of the youngest Michiganders
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Northwest Michigan ISD welcomes pre-K expansion
Estelle Slootmaker
Friday, July 28, 2023
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Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens
Estelle Slootmaker
Monday, June 5, 2023
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