Youth

Feature Story Fifth-grader Evan Weesies has an all-terrain wheelchair that gives him the freedom to move around his family’s Muskegon County farm Technology and Innovation

New power chair puts young farmer at the heart of his family’s pumpkin patch

Bev BerensMonday, October 18, 2021
Feature Story ghfiestapark5.jpg Diversity

10 highlights from the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 5, 2021
Feature Story Kids who attended Pumpkinfest enjoyed having their faces painted, climbing on inflatables, riding a barrel train, and playing a variety of fall yard games, including bowling with pumpkins. Arts and Culture

Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’

Heidi FentonMonday, October 4, 2021
Feature Story From left West Ottawa Superintendent Timothy Bearden, Holland Public Schools Superintendent Shanie Keelean, and Zeeland Public Schools Superintendent Brandi-Lyn Mendham Kids and Education

Three new superintendents talk about priorities, challenges ahead

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 28, 2021
Feature Story Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. Healthy Communities

Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story The WMS’s Debut Strings string orchestra program performs in 2019. The proposed Tune Up program is also a string orchestra program, slated to begin in 2022 in Muskegon Public Schools, in collaboration with their IMPACT after-school program. Arts and Culture

Symphony announces $5M campaign to build an endowment

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 20, 2021
Feature Story Bentley Weeks, 7, and Lori Appeldorn water the plants in the pockets of a Florafelt in the alley between 18th and 19th Streets along River and Central Avenues in Holland, Michigan, July 30, 2021. Community Development

Rally for the Alley transforms neighborhood, neighbors

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 6, 2021
Feature Story The first WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in Muskegon is helping students stay connected online. Kids and Education

Boys & Girls Club gets first ‘Lift Zone’ in Muskegon

Shandra MartinezSunday, September 5, 2021
Feature Story Spring Lake seniors Inez Allard, Haley Brosnan, Eleanor Vega and Victoria Airo spent the summer creating Spring Lake’s newest mural.  Arts and Culture

Teen artists create mural to share ideas for a vibrant world

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story John Lehnert Kids and Education

Ushering in another back-to-school season

Autumn Johnson and Leandra NisbetMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story HDPS's Community Policing Team No. 1 job is connecting with people in Holland. Sometimes that means ice cream and a smile. Community Development

Polar Patrol serving more than ice cream

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 16, 2021
Feature Story rep4 Community Development

National REP4 Conference gives platform for high schoolers to pitch ideas to leaders at GVSU

Sarah SpohnTuesday, August 10, 2021
Feature Story Ava Devanney with her COVID-19 vaccination card. Healthy Communities

Student's survey reveals how young people feel about COVID-19 vaccine

Ava Devanney Monday, August 9, 2021
Feature Story The 2021 Promise Scholars: Ricardo Flores, Ebony Roach, Angel Ruiz, Selena Vazquez, Destinee Phasoukvong, Fredy Rincon Perez, Steve Nguyen, Jennifer Dao, Jacqueline Roman, and Alexis Fuentes. Kids and Education

How 2021 Promise Scholarship recipients are pursuing their dreams

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 5, 2021
Feature Story Children play at the existing natural playground of Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Kids and Education

ODC expands nature-based preschool opportunities around Holland

Andrea GoodellWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening Economic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story Justin Caserta of the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Holland Area was named one of seven Maytag Dependable Leaders for 2021. Kids and Education

Local Boys and Girls Club employee named Maytag Leader, grant recipient

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 15, 2021
Feature Story Missy Mayer talks about the watershed with her fourth grade students. Kids and Education

Partnership lets Grand Haven students take watershed lessons into the field

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 14, 2021
Feature Story A collaborative project would bring a nature play park to Holland's Window on the Waterfront park with the help of crowdfunding and a state grant. Community Development

Parks looking to crowdfunding, state grants to create spaces for all

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 8, 2021
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