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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

Entering its second summer of construction, downtown Zeeland is working with customers and shop owners to make sure downtown shopping and dining is still "The Main Thing."
Supporting local businesses — even during construction — is the Main Thing in Zeeland

Zeeland is encouraging customers to make continuing to support their favorite downtown businesses during construction "The Main Thing" with an awareness campaign that highlights how to navigate construction and why it's important.

West Ottawa High School Vice Principal and co-founder of I Am Academy was one of 112 nationwide finalists for the Remarkable Women award.
Lindsay Cherry is a ‘Remarkable Woman’

I AM Academy co-founder and West Ottawa High School Vice Principal Lindsay Cherry was one of 112 "Remarkable Women" finalists. The Holland resident was flown to Los Angeles for a two-day celebration and awards ceremony.

The Allegan County Courthouse is expanding its services and its footprint with plans for a new room for another 48th Circuit Court judge.
Allegan County expands footprint with $10M building project

The Allegan County Courthouse is expanding its services and its footprint with plans for a new room for another 48th Circuit Court judge. In the meantime, the 57th District Court has added an attorney magistrate.  

Allegan County offers a plethora of outdoor trails and greenways to soak in the nature.
4 cool trails to explore in Allegan County

See nature on display at any one of these four Allegan County trails and greenways, including two newly opened trails.

A volunteer fair will be a part of Allegan County Gives this year.
Time, talent, treasure — Allegan County Community Foundation celebrates Allegan County Gives

Allegan County Gives offers everyone a way to help their community with their time, talent, or treasure. A volunteer fair is a new feature of the Allegan County Community Foundation event.

Bysterveld County Park includes trails forwalking, running, or cross-country skiing; a picnic shelter; playground; catch-and-release fishing pond; a grass picnic and recreation area; restroom facility; and paved parking.
4 parks to explore in Allegan County

As the Allegan County Parks Department invites residents to take part in updating its five-year recreation plan, here’s a look at four Allegan County parks that offer an array of outdoor recreation activities.

Delaney Dewey-Harney attended Saugatuck High School and is double majoring in human biology and Spanish within Michigan State's Honors College, something she says wouldn't be possible without scholarships from the Allegan County Community Foundation.
Community Foundation supports Allegan County students with scholarships

The Allegan County Community Foundation works in myriad ways to connect students with the money donors have gifted for scholarships. Deadlines for 2024 scholarships for college and trade schools are fast approaching.

Pianist and West Ottawa High School student Brandon Blake won the 2021 Norbert Mueller Young Artist Competition.
UPDATED: HSO’s Norbert Mueller Young Artist Competition returns to Lakeshore

After a two-year hiatus, the Holland Symphony Orchestra will bring back its popular Norbert Mueller Young Artist Competition this Saturday.

HSO President and CEO Kay Walvoord
HSO founder, CEO to retire this summer after 33 years

Kay Walvoord has been a part of the Holland Symphony Orchestra for 33 years and has made many strides for the small orchestra, but at 81, it is time to retire, she says. After Walvoord's departure, the orchestra will also be faced with replacing its Music Director and Conductor Johannes Müller Stosch.

The Allegan County Community Foundation is working with community partners such as Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity to address the county's severe housing shortages.
Allegan County Community Foundation spearheading affordable housing initiative

Affordable housing in Allegan County is significantly understocked, according to experts. The Allegan County Community Foundation is working with community partners to study the issue and attract housing development to the county.

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