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Feature Story Hope College Professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren Arts and Culture

Can humility help us navigate difficult conversations?

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story Ottawa County Sheriff's Dep. Ramon Soto-Lopez Community Development

Deputy awarded for inspiring trust with migrant workers

Andrea GoodellWednesday, January 11, 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 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
Feature Story Harbor Humane Society is expanding its ways of helping people keep their pets with them during a crisis by adding a staff position, a community outreach manager. Here, a staff member poses with one of the cats housed at HHS. Equity

How Harbor Humane Society can help pet owners in crisis

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 12, 2022
Feature Story Gentex Discovery Preschool will be the first of its kind in the area with subsidized preschool for first and second shift parents on the Gentex manufacturing site in Zeeland. Kids and Education

Gentex, ODC partner to bring child care to employees

Andrea GoodellWednesday, November 30, 2022
Feature Story Grand Rapids Community College opened its Lakeshore Campus a little more than a year ago. Now, about 1,000 students are enrolled in classes there. Kids and Education

GRCC partners with Haworth, others for flexible new campus

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story You don't have to go half-way around the world to get a different perspective. The Momentum Center and Muskegon Community College have created a cultural exchange with their Cultural Immersion Experiences. Diversity

Two Lakeshore communities team up to explore racial, ethnic, cultural divides

Kelsey SandersMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around. Community Development

Anthony Lambers use his story to help others ‘Get up out the mud’

Shanika P. CarterSunday, August 21, 2022
Feature Story Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar performed with the Holland Symphony Orchestra in 2021 as part of the symphony's free community concert. It was the impetus behind a new drive to include diverse cultures in next year's community concert. Arts and Culture

HSO seeks diverse music groups for Music Unites Us concert

Andrea GoodellThursday, August 18, 2022
Feature Story The Ottawa County Crisis Intervention Team, from left: Amanda Sheffield, Dylan Ousley, Michele Sampson, Austin Engerson, and Frankie Bader. Healthy Communities

Crisis Intervention Team is a bridge to mental health resources in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 9, 2022
Feature Story In Holland, we point with pride to the Tower Clock and several downtown buildings. Arts and Culture

Treasuring the legacy of artisans in Holland and beyond

Dale WyngardenMonday, August 1, 2022
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus. Community Development

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive. Community Development

Muskegon County’s newest park opens in Norton Shores

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 25, 2022
Feature Story Momentum Center staff and members pose outside the nonprofit's new Holland facility at 345 W. 14th St. From left are members Steve Savage and James Dykstra and Program Coordinator Sarah Streng and Chief Funding Officer Caleb Zokoe. Diversity

Momentum Center continues to expand programming in Grand Haven, Holland

Andrea GoodellTuesday, July 19, 2022
Feature Story Bacha Popi performs at the LAUP ¡Fiesta! in the Holland Civic Center July 9. Arts and Culture

LAUP ¡Fiesta! makes strong comeback

J.R. ValderasTuesday, July 12, 2022
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