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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Hoogland family honors parents’ legacy of service to Zeeland
Siblings celebrate parents’ civic legacy while highlighting Zeeland’s enduring culture of connection, community investment, and leadership across generations and sectors.
Holland Rotarian takes AI expertise to global stage
Charles Elwood addressed Rotary International, sharing how artificial intelligence can strengthen service, amplify voices, and build community connections worldwide.
Muskegon’s Best Kept Secret: A hub for inclusive winter sports
The goal is to make Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park accessible in as many ways as possible to as many people as possible.
The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health
With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.
New Lakeshore Advantage role targets region’s workforce housing shortage
Community Development Director Chris Marco will help communities and developers expand workforce housing across Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Mountainfilm on Tour brings films, art, and movement to Saugatuck
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Saugatuck this Saturday for a daylong festival with short documentaries, movement sessions, art, and food.
New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone
A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.
Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Community foundation awards $551K in grants across Northwest Ottawa County
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards $551,000 in grants, including $250,000 to redevelop Spring Lake’s North Bank Park.
