Peach Plains Elementary School students collaborated with the Coast Guard to answer an important question: How can we share the work of our local U.S. Coast Guard station with our community?
When newly appointed county administrator John Shay isn't making decisions for Ottawa County, he's spending Saturday afternoons making rulings on a football field.
MSU-extension needed a garden space to show off its Smart Gardening campaign. Windmill Island Gardens needed to renovate its neglected butterfly garden. Together, the partners are sharing gardening knowledge with the Lakeshore community.
Lori's Voice is an all-volunteer nonprofit founded to help young people with disabilities. Founder Lori Hastings remembers what it was like growing up a neurological disorder. Now, she's making sure other challenged youth have what they need.
A new state law has made hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Michiganders eligible to have their criminal convictions wiped clean. Many might not know they are eligible, but through an expungement clinic later this month, they can find out and start the process.
Ottawa County’s Step it Up program is encouraging area residents to take to the parks — on their own or as part of one of the county’s organized group outings — and enjoy nature while being active.
Lakeshore artists Joel Schoon-Tanis and Carolyn Stich are using their creative talents to support the Ukrainians under siege by Russia half a world away.
Warm your heart and the hearts of others by giving your time, talent, or cold hard cash.
Kylen Blom is no stranger to starting a new project. The serial entrepreneur has been building businesses since his days as a business student at Hope College.
As the recipient of Michigan's 2021 Public Librarian of the Year, Fennville Library Director Teresa Kline has been recognized for her innovative approach to providing services to a rural community.
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