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Andrea Goodell

Andrea Goodell

Community has always been central to the work of 20-plus-year veteran print journalist Andrea Goodell. She has made Holland her home for the past 20 years. Andrea is assistant editor of The Lakeshore.

Andrea Goodell's Latest Articles

The Village of Spring Lake is wrapping up a multi-year infrastructure project with more construction possible in the future.
Spring Lake replacing aging subterranean infrastructure

The Village of Spring Lake is looking to wrap up the first phase of a multi-year infrastructure project that has replaced a half mile of 80-year-old water and sewer lines. What comes next will depend on funding.

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan.
Lakeshore Habitat home repair expands into Allegan

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan. The program, funded primarily by a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), will provide affordable home repair relief to low-income households in the city of Allegan.

If you’re looking for unique and delightful gifts to give this holiday season, look no further than the Kerstmarket (Christmas market) in Holland.
Artisans are coming to town: Nonprofit markets offer holiday cheer, goodies

B.Hope for the Holidays and several other artisan markets are kicking off the holiday season this Saturday with hand-crafted goods and good causes.

Sisters Emily and Chelsy Millner drive school bus for Allegan Area Educational Services Agency.
Sisters know the rewards of driving a school bus

Being a bus driver isn't always the easiest job, but it certainly has its rewards as sisters Chelsy and Emily Millner know so well.

An artist's rendering of the 17 East Main project in Zeeland.
New mixed-use development project to transform downtown Zeeland with support from state, city

Private-public partnerships have made possible a transformative project in downtown Zeeland that will add more residential and commercial space to a critical corner.

sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout, founder and managing attorney of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.
‘Deeply United Immigration Conference’ to focus on community and policy effects

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates works with immigrants seeking legal status in the United States every day. Next month, the nonprofit will host a half-day conference to share its boots-on-the-ground knowledge.

After several public input sessions over the course of a year, a town hall meeting laid out the proposed plans for a community center in Park Township.
Vision forms for Park Township community center

Hundreds of Park Township residents have attended public input sessions over the past year and their vision is taking shape as the steering committee gets ready to bring a proposal to the Park Township Board of Trustees.

Renovations to the Allegan County Services Building allow customers to easily enter the building, accomplish their tasks, and get on with their day.
Allegan County open house to show off County Service Building renovations

The county will host an open house 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the newly remodeled County Services Building, 3283 122nd Ave.

The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.
Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven’s Momentum Center

The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.

Pumpkin painting will be one of the many free activities available at the Harvest Festival at Benjamin's Hope this weekend.
Benjamin’s Hope free Harvest Festival offers fun for people of all abilities

The annual Harvest Festival at Benjamin's Hope invites members of the community of all abilities to enjoy the 52-acre farm this weekend with hayrides, music, food, games and more. The free event is 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

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