Sarah Porebski, the newest co-owner of the Holland Peanut Store, marks the fifth Fabiano family generation to take the helm of the local “gem.” “We are more than a candy store,” Porebski says as she reflects on the family legacy behind and the opportunity before her.

Spring Lake seniors Tori Airo, Inez Allard, Haley Brosnan, and Eleanor Vega talk about the inspiration behind Spring Lake’s newest public art project. 

After many visits Michigan Consul General for Mexico Fernando González Saiffe now has friends when he visits Holland. He sees a diverse and welcoming community.

Holland celebrated world cultures with its annual International Festival, Saturday. Music, dance, and other performances took center stage while kids learned with hands-on crafts.

Grand Rapids Community College is celebrating the opening of its Lakeshore Campus in Holland. A ribbon-cutting — attended by GRCC President Bill Pink and Ottawa County leaders — kicked off events that introduced the new campus to the community.

It's not too late to sign up for classes at GRCC. There are openings in nearly 400 on-campus classes, with time remaining to enroll before the Aug. 30 start of the fall 2021 semester. GRCC staff will be available to answer questions at two Service Saturday events on Aug. 28.

Over the past few years, the Muskegon Innovation Hub has been able to continuously increase its economic impact within the lakeshore community. Though the Hub has experienced change both internally and within its membership over the past year and a half, overall, reports remain positive. Kevin Ricco, the Hub’s director, is optimistic about what is to come, especially for those businesses that are prepared.