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April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers
Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.
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Summit focuses on solutions to Allegan County’s housing shortage
The Allegan County Housing Summit will bring leaders together on May 8 to explore solutions, tools, and strategies to address a 6,200-unit housing shortage.
Chobani expansion gains approval, bringing jobs and growth to Muskegon
State approval advances Chobani’s $567 million expansion, expected to create hundreds of jobs and boost dairy production in Muskegon County.
Collaboration helps unhoused residents with disabilities navigate housing crisis
Local agencies, including Disability Network Northern Michigan, collaborate to help unhoused residents with disabilities find housing in Traverse City’s tight market.
She left Muskegon for a global career. Now she’s back to lead the family business
Talia Tyler returns to Muskegon to help lead Tyler Sales Co., her family’s fourth-generation beer distributorship, after building experience with Anheuser-Busch.
Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care
Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.
Saugatuck Township Hall redesign aims to spark development of walkable corridor
Saugatuck Township is transforming its dated offices into an accessible plaza, modeling community-driven development and the vision of a walkable corridor along Blue Star Highway.
West Michigan author John Wemlinger draws inspiration from Lake Michigan shoreline
27-year Army veteran John Wemlinger draws on military experience, Lake Michigan locales for his award-winning novels, which connect with readers through familiar landscapes and free online previews.
Coopersville lands $17M water upgrade to drive growth, add 150 jobs
Coopersville secured $17 million to modernize water infrastructure, support Fairlife expansion, create jobs, and strengthen West Michigan’s growing agribusiness economy.
April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers
Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.
West Michigan nonprofit turns dog biscuits into opportunities for adults with disabilities
Beer City Dog Biscuits turns dog treats into opportunity, building community for adults with disabilities while expanding into stores across Michigan.
44-year career earns mediator first West Michigan Peace Builder award
Kevin Bowling to receive West Michigan Peace Builder Award from Mediation Services at April 9 dinner honoring his 44-year career promoting mediation.
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Summit focuses on solutions to Allegan County’s housing shortage
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