Sustainability

Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. Community Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story Funds from the 2020 EPA grant helped support site assessment at Terra Station, a 12-building, mixed-use complex currently under construction in Hudsonville. Sustainability

EPA grant helps Ottawa County turn contaminated sites into community assets

Shandra MartinezSaturday, June 7, 2025
Feature Story City of GR's Parks Director David Marquordt (in red shorts) enjoys meeting folks in our parks. Sustainability

Adapting outdoor recreation in West Michigan amidst shifting seasons and climate change

Tommy AllenWednesday, May 28, 2025
Feature Story Small-Zeeland-Zoom Arts and Culture

June things to do: Pride events, Miss Michigan, Juneteenth, a Julia Child exhibit, and Father’s Day

Melody WilsonTuesday, May 20, 2025
Feature Story ​​Mary Medendorp Sustainability

Weatherization program helps seniors stay safe and warm

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 20, 2025
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
Feature Story The park, which sits along the North Bank Trail at the end of Central Avenue, now has a small dog park, tennis courts, and softball and baseball diamonds, but it is in dire need of an update, officials say. Community Development

Spring Lake Village leaders aim for accessibility all year long in Central Park renovation

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 10, 2025
Feature Story Tom Kunetz, a retired environmental engineer and chair of Allegan County’s water study work group is working to map groundwater in the county. Community Development

Allegan County maps water to secure future supply

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 10, 2025
Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public. Community Development

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

The LakeshoreTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story The Henderson family pose with gifts before they are wrapped for the Community Action of Allegan Holiday Giving program. Community Development

Paying it forward: A former recipient gives back to support Allegan families

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 9, 2025
Feature Story small-award Entrepreneurship

Latina leader turns community building into business success

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 2, 2025
Feature Story Beyond Basics partners with Muskegon schools, providing one-on-one tutoring to close literacy gaps through a state-funded pilot program. Kids and Education

Muskegon Schools partner with Beyond Basics to close literacy gaps

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 2, 2025
Feature Story Gregory Hall reaquired his beloved Virture Cider and is returning the brand to its independent roots. Entrepreneurship

Virtue Cider’s next chapter: Gregory Hall brings the brand back to Allegan County roots

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 12, 2025
Feature Story Housing stress is likely adding to the mental health toll many in Ottawa County are feeling, according to the 2024 Healthy Ottawa Plan. Healthy Communities

Housing joins list of health concerns in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, January 4, 2025
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