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Feature Story The Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition has a lot of cycling-friendly projects in the works, including piloting a new program: bike libraries. Community Development

Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition expands mission, sets up bike library

Kelsey SandersWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story Megan and Andrew Howe enjoy the great outdoors. Equity

Accountant with hearing loss advocates for her success

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, June 14, 2023
Feature Story The 60th District Courthouse in Muskegon. Community Development

Muskegon expungement clinic offers hope, a new start

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 5, 2023
Feature Story A handful of Muskegon County Jail inmates and their families had private access to the Lakeshore Museum Center for their visit. Community Development

Incarcerated moms and their children come together at Muskegon museum

Kelsey SandersTuesday, May 23, 2023
Feature Story Athletes attending their first year have a set schedule to try everything the SEC offers. For those who return in subsequent years, the young athletes get to customize their schedule. Healthy Communities

Sports Education Camp can be life-changing for athletes who are blind, low-vision

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story “Old Heart” co-stars Melanie Lamrock as Sarah van Praag and Jakari Carson as Lt. Tom Johnson Arts and Culture

Filmmaker turns Norton Shores author’s novel into MCC play

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, May 8, 2023
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club staff celebrate with Isabel Shepard (center) after she was named Michigan Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

West Ottawa's Isabel Shepard is state Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 29, 2023
Feature Story Reza Nematy's work with the U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan qualified him and his immediate family to come to the United States as refugees. Community Development

Afghan refugee, Haworth employee among honorees at Literacy Center of West Michigan's Spellebration

Andrea GoodellWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. Equity

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
Feature Story ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program. Community Development

Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 6, 2023
Feature Story The 2022 Holland Human Relations Commission Social Justice Awards recipients pose for a picture after the awards ceremony. Community Development

Miles of Smiles, public defender among social justice award winners

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 23, 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 Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community. Technology and Innovation

Transportation app redefines mobility for people with disabilities who don’t drive

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Ottawa County Elections Coordinator Katie Sims was honored with the Excellence in Equity Award for her work with the sheriff’s office to provide election information to eligible inmates. Equity

Elections coordinator receives Excellence in Equity Award for work with incarcerated voters

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 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
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