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Holland community helps Diamante Balcazar turn Harvard dream into reality
Family, teachers, mentors, and civic involvement helped Holland High graduate Diamante Balcazar go to Harvard and become his family’s first college graduate.
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People with disabilities deserve dignity, belonging, and ordinary lives, too
In this Shore Story, Muskegon resident Jeffrey VanDyke explores grief, disability, and fighting for our humanity: “We don’t just exist. We belong.”
Spring Lake Sparkle brings holiday cheer and help to families
Spring Lake Sparkle aims to raise $10,000 with The Salvation Army to help local families buy food and holiday gifts.
Holland Area Historical Society connects generations through stories of the past
In this Shore Story, Holland resident Bette Johnson shares how free programs explore shipwrecks, theater, wartime life and more as the Holland Area Historical Society celebrates 60 years of sharing history.
3 nonprofits building a home for people experiencing homelessness
Three organizations are building a Holland home to provide at least four people experiencing homelessness with stable housing and support.
Holland author unleashes “The Beast of Misery” for Halloween readers
Holland author Myron Kukla follows “Murder at Tulip Time” with “The Beast of Misery,” a new thriller arriving for Halloween.
Books For Friends brings books, community activities to mall
Fruitport’s Books For Friends offers affordable books and activities at The Lakes Mall, bringing neighbors together while supporting the library.
How are Michigan’s families doing?
Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help?
Historic Muskegon school begins transformation into 46 affordable new homes
Samaritas is transforming Muskegon’s former Froebel School into 46 affordable apartments, preserving local history while expanding housing options.
Cal Langejans: The Music Man who shaped Holland’s sound
In this Shore Story, Bruce Hekman explores how Cal Langejans enriched Lakeshore communities through music, leadership, and a lasting legacy.
Holland community helps Diamante Balcazar turn Harvard dream into reality
Family, teachers, mentors, and civic involvement helped Holland High graduate Diamante Balcazar go to Harvard and become his family’s first college graduate.
Can “Poetry Saves Lives?” Festival shares how poetry benefits mental health
Free three-day event includes panel of local mental health professionals.
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Holland Area Historical Society connects generations through stories of the past
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