Community Development

Feature Story Workers place a wreath at the top of the plant as part of Kranselag.

'Kranselag' marks roof completion at new recycling plant


Feature Story Laingsburg has strived to bring more arts and culture downtown.

Visitor perspectives help move MI communities forward


Feature Story The Community Hub plans to open shop in the historic Liberty Building in Tawas City.

Community Hub works for healthier communities


Feature Story Creating the relief fund. Joan Gustafson, external relations officer, MNA; Kelley Kuhn, president & CEO, MNA; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Tammy Pitts, chief communications officer, MNA; Terri Legg, president & CEO, United Way Montcalm & Ionia counties.

Grants to help small nonprofits across Michigan


Feature Story arubafreezetruck

Making It: Bringing new food products to Michigan


Feature Story The Big Sable Point Lighthouse near Ludington.

Ludington celebrates a milestone anniversary


Feature Story springlakemarina

Spring Lake's award-winning waterfront park


Development News An unused plot in the village’s municipal park system – just north of the softball diamonds – will soon become the site of the Cass City Bark Park.

New dog park planned for Cass City


Partner Content Cassopolis has made many improvements, including to its downtown, but housing remains an issue.

How some Michigan communities are using ARPA dollars


Longform The Chippewa and Marquette II Hydro-Jet head to Mackinac Island side by side.

On the horizon: The first electric Mackinac Island ferry