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Feature Story Entering its second summer of construction, downtown Zeeland is working with customers and shop owners to make sure downtown shopping and dining is still "The Main Thing." Economic Development

Supporting local businesses — even during construction — is the Main Thing in Zeeland

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 22, 2024
Feature Story Small-volunteers Community Development

Michigan West Coast Chamber to host annual volunteer blitz

The Lakeshore StaffTuesday, April 16, 2024
Feature Story 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. Kids and Education

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

Shelby Lentz Monday, April 15, 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 Delaney Dewey-Harney attended Saugatuck High School and is double majoring in human biology and Spanish within Michigan State's Honors College, something she says wouldn't be possible without scholarships from the Allegan County Community Foundation. Kids and Education

Community Foundation supports Allegan County students with scholarships

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 12, 2024
Feature Story YMCA-small Community Development

GHACF awards largest amount of Community Impact grants ever

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 7, 2024
Feature Story Amanda-Price-Small Community Development

A career in public service: A Q&A with retiring Ottawa County treasurer Amanda Price

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 4, 2023
Feature Story Rachel Sanchez, left, received the Chief Deputy of the Year Award from the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds. Karen Hahn, the Mecosta County Register of Deeds, right, presented the award. Community Development

Ottawa County official recognized by state organization for excellence

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 27, 2023
Feature Story Katie and Jeff Steele are building a living complex for kids who age out of the foster care system. Kids and Education

Couple building Muskegon residence to support youth who age out of foster care

Kelsey SandersMonday, November 13, 2023
Feature Story The stories of these prominent and not-so-prominent figures are shared at their burial sites during Muskegon's City of the Dead. Arts and Culture

October things to do: Halloween and history, arts and entertainment, adventures and theater

Melody WilsonMonday, September 25, 2023
Feature Story The SURGE Center at Collective Idea supports startups. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage turns 20: A look back at initiatives that grew the economy

Grace MaiulloMonday, August 28, 2023
Feature Story Holland's Reciprocal Language Partnership started in 2003 and has had more than 1,000 participants. Community Development

Language program helps build friendships and bridges cultural gaps

Ava DevanneyMonday, August 21, 2023
Feature Story A future homeowner at Lakeshore Habitat's Haven Townhomes is hugged and given flowers during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2023. Community Development

Habitat, GDK, future homeowners celebrate first housing development for adults with disabilities

Andrea GoodellWednesday, August 16, 2023
Feature Story Passersby admire a chalk creation during Zeeland's Chalk Festival in this file photo. Arts and Culture

Chalk Fest brings live art to Zeeland

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 8, 2023
Feature Story Ubuntu is a concept from Kenya that means, at its core, humanity, in the sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity. Healthy Communities

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

Barbara Lee VanHorssenWednesday, July 19, 2023
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