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Feature Story Sarah Yore-VanOosterhout, one of the attorneys who callers would speak with when they call. She is also LIA’s founder, managing attorney, and advocacy director. Community Development

New programs enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan

The LakeshoreMonday, July 15, 2024
Feature Story Escape Ministries is one of six nonprofits to receive grant funding in the latest round of awards from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

6 ways nonprofits are making a difference in the Holland/Zeeland area

The LakeshoreMonday, June 24, 2024
Feature Story Local food trucks will be at multiple Fiesta events througout the festival week. Arts and Culture

Fiesta celebrates 60 years with expanded festival

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 17, 2024
Feature Story Seniors Helping Seniors Lakeshore's focus is on hiring seniors to help care for their peers who are less active or independent. Entrepreneurship

Holland couple’s experience with aging parents leads to new business

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 11, 2024
Feature Story This year's Juneteenth Freedom Festival theme is “I AM The Dream.” Equity

Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebrates Black voices

The LakeshoreMonday, June 10, 2024
Feature Story Operation United is an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to recognize the sacrifices and service of veterans and active military families, with a focus on seniors and those with disabilities in Kent County. Community Development

3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, May 31, 2024
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Kids and Education

Jaquelin Barajas — mentor to many — is Michigan Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 29, 2024
Feature Story West Ottawa High School Vice Principal and co-founder of I Am Academy was one of 112 nationwide finalists for the Remarkable Women award. Kids and Education

Lindsay Cherry is a 'Remarkable Woman'

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 16, 2024
Feature Story At the 2023 Allegan County Stand Down event veterans visited various vendor booths receiving materials for the many services available. Equity

Grant helps Allegan County veterans fight hunger. Here’s how to apply

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, March 11, 2024
Feature Story Eighth-grader Hayden Bruce poses with a fire truck after she used her bilingual education to help at a crash scene. Kids and Education

Student’s Spanish skills at crash scene show value of a bilingual education

Ava DevanneyMonday, March 4, 2024
Feature Story 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! Kids and Education

Shore Story: Foster kids need your support

Jennifer BecksvoortMonday, February 12, 2024
Feature Story A wintery day when The Lakeshore Disability Inclusion Co-editor Lucia Rios had to roll her wheelchair in the road, because sidewalks hadn't been cleared of snow. Equity

5 ways to support people with disabilities in the winter

Lucia RiosMonday, January 29, 2024
Feature Story Donna and Gene Allgaier-Lamberti Equity

What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations' rules?

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 22, 2024
Feature Story Muskegon-based WINC: For All Women Veterans will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans

Shanika P. CarterMonday, January 15, 2024
Feature Story Gina Fairfield is documenting the locations of all the area little free pantries, so those in need can find available resources. Healthy Communities

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

Gina GarfieldMonday, January 15, 2024
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