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Feature Story Municipal management is challenging and rewarding work, these managers agree. From left Spring Lake Township manager Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Village Manager Chris Burns, and Grand Haven city manager Pat McGinnis. Community Development

Mission-minded? Consider a challenging career in municipal government

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, April 10, 2022
Feature Story Step it Up group walks are led by an Ottawa County naturalist. Community Development

Step it Up with walks through nature

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 5, 2022
Feature Story Patricia and Paul Christopher, co-owners of Patrcia's Chocolates in Grand Haven Economic Development

Grand Haven partners with foundation to celebrate a half-century of philanthropy

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 16, 2022
Feature Story Carolyn Stich and Joel Schoon-Tanis are using their artwork of sunflowers to support Ukraine. Arts and Culture

Artists use their work to support Ukrainian resistance

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 15, 2022
Feature Story The city of Zeeland plans to demolish two buildings and is seeking proposals that will create one mixed-use building and a pathway to parking. Community Development

Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 7, 2022
Feature Story Jaquelin Romero is the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland 2022 Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

Jaquelin Romero named Holland's Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 21, 2022
Feature Story Beauty Beyond Drag Productions will raise awareness for the Grand Rapids Red Project. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Turn on your heartlight

Kathleen SchenckSunday, February 6, 2022
Feature Story Zeeland is changing its rules on liquor to accommodate restaurants. Economic Development

How Zeeland amends liquor license rules to support eateries

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 31, 2022
Feature Story Donna Lowry Kids and Education

Pilot grant helps parents, employers deal with ‘critical’ child care crisis

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, January 23, 2022
Feature Story From left, Iliana Ponce, Esther Fifelski, and Susan Kragt are among those advocating for Afghan refugees in West Michigan. Equity

Lakeshore agencies welcome Afghan refugees with open arms

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story momentum-center-event Community Development

The Momentum Center to hold 3-part mental health forum

Andrea GoodellTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story Fennville District Library librarian Teresa Kline is the 2021 Michigan Librarian of the Year. Kids and Education

Return to rural roots puts Michigan’s Librarian of the Year right where she belongs

Kathleen SchenckMonday, December 13, 2021
Feature Story Dave Nyitray is the president and chief operating officer of the ODC Network. Community Development

How 5 CFHZ grants will help enhance the Holland/Zeeland communities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story Sixteen-year-old Makenzie Aney is the inspiration for a café her aunt plans to open in mid-2022 with an aspiration to do more than sell espressos and lattes.  Economic Development

Owner’s niece inspires Kenzie’s BE Café, where staff with disabilities will run the show

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story Lori Appeldorn, right, along with her neighbors Raelyn Long, 9, Bentley Weeks, 7, and Reese Weeks, 11, work on the labyrinth garden on the corner of 18th Street and Central Avenue in Holland. Community Development

From gardens to festivals, city's mini-grants make neighborhood living better

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Grand Rapids Community College will launch a paid apprenticeship program designed for high school graduates to access careers within the employee benefits and health sectors. Kids and Education

First of its kind health insurance agent apprenticeship program will offer paid on-the-job training

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 8, 2021
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