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Feature Story Lucia Rios's first time driving her new car. Her nephew Angelo Mata is in the front seat. He helped her identify how to work with the new technology. Equity

How does a person with a disability buy a car? Thoughtfully

Lucia RiosMonday, January 25, 2021
Feature Story Hope College sophomore Houston Patton received the gift of a new saxaphone. Arts and Culture

Gift of saxophone invigorates spirit of Hope student

Houston PattonMonday, January 25, 2021
Feature Story Greg Dunn's Blackbird Farm in Coopersville received MAEAP verification in 2020. Dunn shows off his new sign in one of their produce fields. Sustainability

State program helps farmers practice environmental stewardship

Bev BerensSunday, January 24, 2021
Feature Story Meghan Heritage founded The Be Event six years ago to help women "be present" in various areas of their lives as well as give back to others. Community Development

Grand Haven nonprofit supports women by providing essentials

andrea goodellTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Hadley Streng is president of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. Community Development

GHACF responds to ongoing need during pandemic with 14 grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Economic Development

Michigan offers 3 grants for businesses, employees, venues hurt by pandemic

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story Land O'Lakes donated 10,000 pounds of its dog food to Harbor Humane. The food will serve pets at the shelter, in foster care, and at the pet food pantry. Community Development

Land O’Lakes helps hard-hit pets with large donation to Harbor Humane

andrea goodellMonday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story Three recent high school scholarship winners with a CFHZ donor. Kids and Education

Hundreds of scholarships available through CFHZ

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story Jennifer Joseph, a nurse aide at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, received the Essential Service Award in 2017. Economic Development

Know a frontliner worker who deserves recognition?

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 17, 2021
Feature Story Holland BPW’s Pete Hoffswell was honored as Innovator of the Yearfor the “smart brick” he invented, which collects temperature data throughout the city’s snowmelt system. Technology and Innovation

GVSU Innovator of the Year enjoys ‘cool, fun projects’

Luke FerrisFriday, January 15, 2021
Feature Story Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care. Kids and Education

Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster families

andrea goodellTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story Emiliah Tanya Jo Odinsdottir Equity

Poor face more hurdles because of COVID

Emiliah Tanya Jo OdinsdottirTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story The Bridge Youth Center in Zeeland is expanding its mentoring program thanks to a grant from the CFHZ. Community Development

CFZH awards nearly $450,000 in grants to meet increased need for services

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story Area law enforcement agencies are seeing myriad benefits from a new brain training program. Healthy Communities

Brain health program reduces stress, bolsters health for law enforcement officers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYFriday, January 8, 2021
Feature Story Pictures include Erin Radke, public health nurse for the Allegan County Health Department receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Healthy Communities

Health department staff, volunteers get vaccinated in preparation for vaccinating others

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover, Tantrick Brewing Co. co-owners, are expanding their micro-brewery into downtown Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility

andrea goodellMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story White pillars mark the entrance to the former Lakewood Farm, aka Getz Zoo, as they appear today. (Kym Reinstadler) Arts and Culture

Lakewood Farm and Zoo – Holland’s first big attraction gets historic designation

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story Ed Garner is the Regional Director of the West Michigan Region of Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Entrepreneurship

SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic

Shandra MartinezSunday, December 27, 2020
Feature Story BAM! is hosting a Family Rockin’ New Year’s Party on Dec. 31. Arts and Culture

Ring in 2021 with local New Year’s celebrations

Sally LaukitisSunday, December 27, 2020
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