Sustainability

Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is the Vice President of Community Impact at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

Foundation invests in community through stabilization fund grants

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 29, 2020
Feature Story An aerial view of the Zeeland Clean Water Plant Sustainability

Zeeland Clean Water Plant receives worldwide honor for commitment to sustainability

By Shandra MartinezThursday, September 24, 2020
Feature Story Avid cyclist Betsy Cech on her recumbent triker with her dog, Clara, in tow. Sustainability

West Michigan blessed with fabulous network of bike paths and trails

By Betsy CechWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

By Andrea GoodellMonday, September 21, 2020
Feature Story The Kruithoff family works on their Ottawa County farm, planting a test plot of different varieties of soybeans for a seed company. Economic Development

Ottawa County program preserves farmland for future generations

By Shandra MartinezMonday, September 14, 2020
Feature Story Crop dusting planes maneuver to avoid electric lines, irrigation towers, woods and more when working. (Photo by Bev Berens) Sustainability

More farmers are using cover crops to keep pollutants out of lakes and streams

By Bev BerensFriday, September 04, 2020
Feature Story The Epic Swim Team: Todd Suttor, Jon Ornée, Jeremy Sall, Nick Hobson, Dave Ornée, and Matt Smith Sustainability

How 6 friends made ‘Epic Swim’ across Lake Michigan

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 18, 2020
Feature Story The 'Epic Swim' team practices a night swim on Lake Michigan. Pictured from left to right are Nick Hobson, Todd Suttor, Matt Smith, Jon Ornée and Jeremy Sall. (Missing from the photo is team member Dave Ornée.) Sustainability

6 friends prepare for 60-mile ‘Epic Swim' across Lake Michigan

By Baruch de CarvalhoSunday, August 09, 2020
Feature Story Michelle Bombe in her garden at her Laketown Township home. Economic Development

Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic

By Bev BerensMonday, August 03, 2020
Feature Story Justin Raha owns the downtown Grand Haven bakery, Grand Finale Desserts and Pastries.

Gay business owner shares emotional response to Supreme Court ruling

By Justin RahaSaturday, July 18, 2020
Feature Story Waterfront trash typically consists of small, mostly plastic items. Sustainability

Lake cleanup organizers shift tactics amid pandemic, erosion, high water

By Mike LozonThursday, June 11, 2020
Feature Story beach-photos-567 Healthy Communities

Pandemic, erosion force restrictions at state, county parks

By Mike Lozon Friday, May 29, 2020
Feature Story prom-pantry-photo Healthy Communities

Teen’s food pantry expands to include deliveries to senior citizens

By Baruch de Carvalho Monday, May 18, 2020
Feature Story farmers-market-one Healthy Communities

Pandemic changes face, feel of Holland Farmers Market

By Mike LozonFriday, May 15, 2020
Feature Story Sarah Lewakowski is the executive director of Mosaic Counseling. Sustainability

Emergency grant funding keeps mental health services going

By Shandra MartinezThursday, April 09, 2020
Feature Story Rules for park visitors are always spelled out on display boards. But the coronavirus crisis necessitated the creation of additional regulations. Healthy Communities

COVID-19 etiquette for park visits

By Mike LozonFriday, April 03, 2020
Feature Story The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department recommends visits to parks that regularly experience lower attendance, such as Connor Bayou. Healthy Communities

How to practice safe distancing while enjoying Ottawa County Parks

By Mike LozonFriday, April 03, 2020
Feature Story Community Kitchen Assistant Rachel Nolan holds hot meals boxed and ready to go home with those who come to the soup kitchen daily. Healthy Communities

Community Kitchen mission continues with boxed meal pickup

By Andrea GoodellWednesday, March 25, 2020
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