Shandra Martinez is the managing editor of The Lakeshore WM. After a distinguished career in daily journalism, she launched her Holland-based business, Shandra Martinez Communications. A longtime resident of the Lakeshore, she now writes and edits on a variety of platforms for clients in Michigan and across the country. She can be reached at mailto:shandra@thelakeshorewm.com
Tabitha Wolters, Community Action House’s financial wellness specialist, shares how she’s working with clients to pay off debt and raise credit scores.
A fourth grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation will allow Grand Rapids Community College to help more nontraditional students gain in-demand welding skills.
Three community volunteers will play an important role in helping the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area allocate funding for local programs and projects.
Ottawa County's biggest employer is growing. Gentex Corp. is investing $300 million to expand its operations with new facilities in the city of Zeeland and Zeeland Charter Township.
There's less than a week left for Ottawa County residents and business owners to take a survey about how $57 million in ARPA funding should be spent. The questionnaire, available in both English and Spanish, takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete and closes on August 1.
Muskegon is one of eight venues across Michigan hosting the Junior Gold Championships for the first time. More than 4,000 athletes are competing in one of the largest events ever hosted by the West Michigan Sports Commission.
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