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Feature Story Sweet Temptations staff pose for a photo with Michigan state Sen. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville. Entrepreneurship

Grand Haven ice cream shop serves up country's best scoops

Andrea GoodellFriday, January 13, 2023
Feature Story The butterfly sculpture was commissioned in honor of Kay Doss and donated to the Village of Spring Lake by the Doss family. The Dosses decided to relocate the sculpture so all could enjoy it. Arts and Culture

Two families’ sculptures join Spring Lake’s Art in the Park initiative

Brittany MeyersTuesday, January 10, 2023
Feature Story More than 34,000 pounds of food was rescued and donated to local food pantries in 2022 because of efforts by Ottawa Food and Community Action House. Equity

ARPA funding bolsters Ottawa Food’s efforts to rescue food for pantries

Kelsey SandersTuesday, January 10, 2023
Feature Story Robinson Landing in Grand Haven broke ground in 2022 and now has 16 income-restricted and 14 market-rate homes. Economic Development

New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Jaden Anderson works at Kenzie's Be Café in Grand Haven. His favorite jobs are passing out coffee and cleaning tables. His favorite drink is hot chocolate with whipped cream.  Diversity

Kenzie’s BE Café provides work opportunities for people with disabilities

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story The city of Holland hosted an open house to display ideas gathered from public input for an ice rink at its downtown park, Window on the Waterfront. Arts and Culture

Vision for a community ice-skating park inspires second $1M donation

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 16, 2022
Feature Story An aerial view shows progress Monday on a Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build on the Vista Green project. Community Development

Three homes, one week: Habitat Blitz Build jumpstarts Vista Green project

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 13, 2022
Feature Story Liz Keegan, director of education and outreach at the Center, and Delores Trese, managing attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan, have been spreading the word on how tenants can recognize when they are victims of discrimination, as well as how to Equity

5 things tenants, landlords should know about housing rights

Kelsey SandersSaturday, December 3, 2022
Feature Story Gail Hall Healthy Communities

Why holiday stress can trigger eating issues

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 3, 2022
Feature Story A Common Redpoll. Arts and Culture

Birding programs have enthusiasts flocking to Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, December 2, 2022
Feature Story Gentex Discovery Preschool will be the first of its kind in the area with subsidized preschool for first and second shift parents on the Gentex manufacturing site in Zeeland. Kids and Education

Gentex, ODC partner to bring child care to employees

Andrea GoodellWednesday, November 30, 2022
Feature Story Veronica Rodriguez and Regina Love are certified community health workers. Healthy Communities

Community Links program connects Allegan County residents to services

Kelsey SandersMonday, November 28, 2022
Feature Story Mike Brokema of Shady Side Farms Inc. leads a discussion on soil health at his farm as part of the 2022 Cultivating Resilience Field Day. Sustainability

$7M available to fund conservation practices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, November 25, 2022
Feature Story For the last decade, employees from Ameriprise have volunteered with Community Action House to help prepare food for Thanksgiving distribution. Community Development

How 2 groups plan to provide Thanksgiving meals for those facing food insecurity

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 18, 2022
Feature Story The Harbor Humane Society has a program to help support pet owners during a crisis. (Canva) Community Development

Keeping people with their pets during a crisis: How $144K in grants are being used

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
Feature Story Mona Shores High School Choir Presents America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree. (Derek Wong) Arts and Culture

Things to do in November: Trot for a cause, and enjoy holiday parades and activities

Sally LaukitisMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story Hone Energy 101 offers residents a one-time session with a trained, non-profit energy adviser.  Sustainability

Energy 101: How a new program can help residents reduce their energy bills

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 25, 2022
Feature Story Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon county leaders discuss plans for ARPA funds. Community Development

How Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon counties plan to invest $113M in ARPA funds

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, October 11, 2022
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