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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 Conference Community Development

Young professionals group plans its first leadership conference

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 28, 2023
Feature Story Shaun Page (left), Chick-fil-A Operator, presenting a check to Action House CEO Scott Rumpsa (right) Community Development

Lakeshore nonprofit wins $75,000 through Chick-fil-A’s ‘True Inspiration Awards’

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 22, 2023
Feature Story Taylor Twork, a GVSU student, is a recipient of the Thomas and Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship. Kids and Education

How to apply for nearly $900K in scholarships with one application

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 22, 2023
Feature Story Workers at Kenzie's Be Cafe in Grand Haven. (Kenzie's Be Cafe) Community Development

GHACF supports 13 organizations with nearly 600K in grants

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story An expanded Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center is expected to be completed in February 2023. (Safe Harbor CAC) Healthy Communities

Safe Harbor expansion designed to improve service

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 31, 2022
Feature Story Kay Walvoord is the CEO of the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy photo) Arts and Culture

Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing Park has reopened with special winter hours and offers snowshoe rentals. (Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

January Along the Lakeshore: MLK celebrations, museum exhibits and outdoor activities

Melody WilsonFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story Julie Sizemore, an ECLL instructor, nominated her student Island Hines to receive a quilt from Love Sews Ministry. Healthy Communities

Quilt-making ministry gives student a warmer, safer commute

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 23, 2022
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 The Disability Network Lakeshore staff Equity

Disability Network Lakeshore celebrates 30th anniversary

Kelsey SandersWednesday, December 14, 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 In honor of its centennial, MAM is planning a Worship Celebration Service on Dec. 11, led by the congregation’s new pastor, Winfred Burns ll.  Community Development

Maple Avenue Ministries celebrates its centennial

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 10, 2022
Feature Story John Shea (left) and Jay Peters posed for a photo this week after Peters used CPR to save Shea from a "widow maker" heart attack. Peters is active in helping Holland achieve a Heart Safe Community designation. Healthy Communities

Heart Safe: Surviving a heart attack through training and a little bit of luck

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 6, 2022
Feature Story Liz Keegan, director of education and outreach at the Center, and Delores Trese, managing attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan, have been spreading the word on how tenants can recognize when they are victims of discrimination, as well as how to Equity

5 things tenants, landlords should know about housing rights

Kelsey SandersSaturday, December 3, 2022
Feature Story A Common Redpoll. Arts and Culture

Birding programs have enthusiasts flocking to Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, December 2, 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 For the last decade, employees from Ameriprise have volunteered with Community Action House to help prepare food for Thanksgiving distribution. Community Development

How 2 groups plan to provide Thanksgiving meals for those facing food insecurity

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 18, 2022
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