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Community members weigh in on new community center coming to Superior Township
Jahshua Treadwell
Monday, June 9, 2025
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
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Gault Village residents plan cleanup and other community events for Ypsi Township neighborhood
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Monday, April 14, 2025
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The Lakeshore
Community Development
Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools
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Monday, March 24, 2025
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CEDAM Bootcamp alumni make real community impact through development, place-based solutions
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Monday, February 24, 2025
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Ypsi Township nonprofit opens food pantry at new community center, with more services to come
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Nonprofit seeks to empower young people in Ypsi Township's West Willow neighborhood
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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Grant bolsters mental health services for youth in Ottawa and Kent counties
Shandra Martinez
Monday, January 6, 2025
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January things to do: It’s time for Winterfest, a home show, farm markets, a chili cookoff, and more
Melody Wilson
Monday, December 16, 2024
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Lakeshore Habitat home repair expands into Allegan
Andrea Goodell
Friday, November 29, 2024
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Community center coming to site of former Ypsi Township school
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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November things to do: Theater, shopping, music, food drives, crafts, Thanksgiving, and turkey trots
Melody Wilson
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Lake Allegan neighborhood finds community when faced with threats to its future
Shandra Martinez
Sunday, October 13, 2024
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Returning citizens get community cleanup jobs through nonprofit partnership with Ypsi Township
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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West Willlow Park renovation breaks ground in Ypsi Township
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Affordable housing options expand with Holland's Lakewood Place Apartment Village groundbreaking
Andrea Goodell
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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Critical Home Repair program expands to Allegan County
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Monday, August 26, 2024
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September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster
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Monday, August 26, 2024
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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