An initiative, Plntng Seeds, is painting Monroe in murals. The goal is to inspire youth to pursue their creative passions and to bring public art to the southeastern Michigan community.   

The Literacy Ally Training Program is Read Muskegon’s new approach to assisting adults who are struggling with literacy, and to do so with dignity. Allies are trained to identify signs of literacy struggles and to address those struggles with respect and compassion.

Ludington State Park continues to make the sprawling recreation area along Lake Michigan accessible to everyone. Its newest feature is an accessible water trail, which begins at an accessible ramp. It's another way for those with mobility issues to enjoy some of the park's many amenities.

The Soo Locks Children's Museum has a home but a fundraising effort is underway to renovate that space and create innovative exhibits.

The Village of Spring Lake’s DDA invested $18,000 for an eight-unit kayak rental kiosk from Rent.Fun. It costs $5 to unlock the kiosk via the app and $20 per hour to rent a kayak, complete with a paddle and floatation device.

Gaylord continues to rebuild and recover nearly a year after an EF3 tornado stormed through the Otsego County community. Events are being held next week to commemorate the disaster.

Marine combat veteran Andrew Comtois has turned his own struggles and successes into a new local nonprofit, Outdoor Driven, that supports military veterans and active first responders with unique outdoor experiences and adventures.

Peachwave Yogurt & Gelato is celebrating its 10th year of serving frozen yogurt, gelato, and nondairy treats in downtown Holland. Owner Boyd Feltman talks about the sweet success of his business model.