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Meet Jennifer Evans, Out on the Lakeshore’s new leader

Jennifer Evans steps in as executive director of Out on the Lakeshore, leading the organization’s LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts.

The Muskegon County Airport is slated for a major renovation and modernization of the passenger terminal this year.
Muskegon County Airport marks new era of air service

Muskegon County Airport says its new carrier, Denver Air Connection, will provide improved reliability and service. It will replace Southern Airways Express.

The Hackley Castle Inn and Suites is scheduled to open its doors in the fall of 2025.
Muskegon landmark to become boutique hotel

The historic Hackley Administration Building will undergo a transformation into a one-of-a-kind 45-room boutique hotel, aptly named the Hackley Castle Inn and Suites.

Beatrice Salgado, a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center in Grand Rapids, was honored in the childcare category in 2023.
Front-line employees across West Michigan to be recognized

West Michigan Works! is accepting nominations through Sept. 30 for its 2024 Bev Drake Essential Service Awards. The awards recognize individuals who go above and beyond in a service industry position.

Hope’s athletes will also have access to a new orthopedic center opening in November.
Holland Hospital and Hope College partner to elevate athletic care

Holland Hospital and Hope College athletics have a new partnership to provide comprehensive athletic training and physical therapy services for all Hope athletes.

A $200,000 grant for the expansion of the Rosy Mound Natural Area is among six grants the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded.
Foundation grants supports Rosy Mound expansion

A $200,000 grant for the expansion of the Rosy Mound Natural Area is among six grants the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded.

Lord of the Rings-themed crafts and a "walk to Mordor" (with Tolkien buttons as prizes) will be part of Herrick District Library's Lord of the Rings Week.
Take an unexpected journey to the Herrick District Library for Tolkien fun

Herrick District Library is celebrating all things of Middle Earth with a week of Tolkien events. From walking to Mordor to creating hobbit crafts to competing in a Lord of the Rings trivia night, patrons can find something unexpected every day Sept. 16-20.

Consumers Energy to offer public tours of Campbell Complex as coal era nears end

Consumers Energy is offering public tours of its J.H. Campbell Complex, marking the beginning of the final phase before closing its last coal-fired facility.

A Herrick District Library patron uses the AI Playground in Groundworks. The playground will be open through mid-September.
Library offers chance to explore AI

Anyone can find out more about artificial intelligence by playing around with different AI platforms at the Groundworks AI Playground in Herrick District Library’s downtown location.  

HSO’s new CEO brings big orchestra experience to Holland

Michael Naess has worked for organizations such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Carnegie Hall, and the Grand Rapids Symphony.    

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