COVID19

Feature Story Community Action House began construction on its Food Club in March 2021. Community Development

Food Club provides dignity in grocery store setting

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story Dave Koster is the general manager of the Holland BPW. Technology and Innovation

Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 11, 2021
Feature Story On the Border Catering Captain Carolyn McNeil was one of eight West Michigan employees honored with the 2020 West Michigan Works! Beverly A. Drake Essential Service Award. Economic Development

Frontline workers recognized for going above and beyond in 2020

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 10, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County United Way President Patrick Moran meets with other nonprofit leaders to discuss how to meet community needs. Economic Development

Beyond poverty: Families struggled to make ends meet before pandemic

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 27, 2021
Feature Story Good Samaritan Ministries is administering the MSHDA COVID-19 eviction diversion program. Pictured (from left) are Good Sam team members Virgenmina Calo, Jessi Christensen, and Andrew Zokoe. Healthy Communities

Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 17, 2021
Development News Bare All Clothing Economic Development

GRABB grants help area Black businesses navigate COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story Muskegon YMCA volunteers distribute bags of food to those in need. Healthy Communities

How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood

Anna GustafsonWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story Cynthia Martinez films Daniel, a student in the TRIO Upward Bound program. Kids and Education

Filmmaker gives a voice to first gen college students

Cynthia MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story A donation from the Gun Lake Tribe is funding a new mobile vaccination unit in Allegan County. Healthy Communities

Gun Lake Tribe donation funds Allegan County mobile vaccination unit

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story The 2020 Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment is available on the new website, healthyottawa.org. Healthy Communities

Working together to solve health concerns

Andrea GoodellThursday, March 18, 2021
Feature Story Duane and Dave Bulkowski pre-COVID-19 Healthy Communities

How a local organization advocates, seeks to create change and more inclusive spaces

Leandra NisbetWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story While at Grand Valley, Jordan Vanderham developed a mask that makes it easier to breathe while working or playing in below-freezing air. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial GVSU grad finds success with cold-weather masks

Luke FerrisFriday, March 12, 2021
Feature Story Author Luke Ferris works from home. Economic Development

What will working from home — or work — look like beyond the pandemic?

Luke FerrisSaturday, March 6, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Equity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story Hope Network Healthy Communities

Affordable resources for non-emergency medical transportation needs throughout Kent County

Leandra NisbetThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online. Entrepreneurship

Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp

Jeremy GonsiorTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story The Café at City on a Hill serves the staff and clients on the Zeeland nonprofit campus. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage awards $1.8M to 187 small businesses

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story GRCC is testing basketball players weekly for COVID-19 through a partnership with Ferris State. Healthy Communities

GRCC-Ferris collaboration keeps student-athletes safe with COVID-19 testing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 23, 2021
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