Shore Stories

For Les Tucker, playing Santa is about making people feel seen, heard, and loved in some small way, even for just a few minutes.

Bringing holiday magic to life: My journey as Santa Claus

Les TuckerMonday, December 2, 2024

A slew of organizations and people came together to welcome the Rodriguez-Matos and help them succeed in their new home in Holland.

Shore Story: The Rodriguez-Matos success story showcases Holland at its best

Richard RayMonday, June 17, 2024

Jodi Schaap's debut collection of poetry is called "Notes to Self."

Shore Story: To be a writer, you must write

Jodi SchaapMonday, June 3, 2024

Breanna Lentz, center, was diagnosed with juvenile Huntington's Disease and died before she could attend high school. Her sister, Shelby, has established a foundation and a scholarship in Breanna's honor.

Brave Like Breanna — new scholarship honors those who struggle against adversity

Shelby Lentz Monday, April 15, 2024

Harbor Lights Middle School students created a sound bath experience to help with relaxation and healing.

Shore Story: Teacher, students create sound baths for healing, relaxation

Carrie Ledet Monday, April 8, 2024

Dr. Chris Petras holds up the flag of the 126th Infantry/Regiment, WWI.

Shore Story: Grand Haven man champions Company F, Purple Hearts awarded posthumously

Chris PetrasTuesday, February 27, 2024

This photo is of me when I received the very first gift that I remember so well as a foster child! This gift represents love! And your gifts will represent love as well, thank you to all of you who have hearts full of love to give!

Shore Story: Foster kids need your support

Jennifer BecksvoortMonday, February 12, 2024

Penny Shuff works for Mediation Services, which allows her to show her true colors as a good listener and a peacemaker.

Shore Story: A resource for peaceful resolutions

Penny ShuffWednesday, January 31, 2024

Gina Fairfield is documenting the locations of all the area little free pantries, so those in need can find available resources.

Shore Story: Helping others find food when they need it most

Gina GarfieldMonday, January 15, 2024

Yolanda Vega is a Certified Zentangle Teacher in Holland.

Shore Story: Gratitude and appreciation one pen stroke at a time

Yolanda VegaMonday, January 8, 2024

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Local Youth of the Year competing for national title

Isabel Shepard Monday, October 2, 2023

Holland's Reciprocal Language Partnership started in 2003 and has had more than 1,000 participants.

Language program helps build friendships and bridges cultural gaps

Ava DevanneyMonday, August 21, 2023

Ubuntu is a concept from Kenya that means, at its core, humanity, in the sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity.

Ubuntu! A sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity

Barbara Lee VanHorssenWednesday, July 19, 2023

Randy Boileau, founder of Boileau Communications

Searching for Storytellers: Boileau family business establishes scholarship

Erich BoileauTuesday, February 28, 2023

Traci Gonzales celebrates her International Weightlifting Federation championships win.

Zeeland teacher inspires with weightlifting championship

Traci GonzalesThursday, January 12, 2023

Cultural Immersion Experiences Across the Bridge brings together residents from Grand Haven and Muskegon to learn about each other’s communities.

Crossing the bridge into a cultural immersion experience

Rebecca HoppWednesday, November 23, 2022

In Holland, we point with pride to the Tower Clock and several downtown buildings.

Treasuring the legacy of artisans in Holland and beyond

Dale WyngardenMonday, August 1, 2022

Lori Hastings

Lori's Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities

Lori HastingsMonday, April 25, 2022

Emily Polet-Monterosso was among 22 single-kidney climbers who tackled Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this month.

Climbing to new heights after kidney donation

Emily Polet-MonterossoMonday, March 21, 2022

John Shea has been donating blood for nearly 50 years.

Saving lives: Why John Shea has been donating his blood for nearly 50 years

John SheaMonday, February 14, 2022

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