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Kent County Emergency Manager Scott Corbin is sworn in.

Holland City Councilman is Kent County’s new emergency manager, sets sights on community resilience

Holland City Councilman Scott Corbin is Kent County’s new emergency manager and says he will focus on “preparedness, resilience, and risk reduction.”  

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An artist's rendering of the 17 East Main project in Zeeland.
New mixed-use development project to transform downtown Zeeland with support from state, city

Private-public partnerships have made possible a transformative project in downtown Zeeland that will add more residential and commercial space to a critical corner.

Sautatuck Township Hall’s redesign will include a new façade, enhanced signage, and the addition of a pedestrian plaza.
Saugatuck Township Hall renovation part of larger Blue Star Highway transformation effort

Saugatuck Township's public meeting on Oct. 23 will allow residents to review the Township Hall renovation plans and the Blue Star Highway Corridor Safety study.   

sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout, founder and managing attorney of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.
‘Deeply United Immigration Conference’ to focus on community and policy effects

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates works with immigrants seeking legal status in the United States every day. Next month, the nonprofit will host a half-day conference to share its boots-on-the-ground knowledge.

Executive director Sharon Caldwell-Newton of CSNIP welcomes the media to a tour with Wolverine Building Group.
New CSNIP veterinary facility to meet growing demand for affordable pet care

CSNIP’s new 12,000-square-foot clinic in Walker will double capacity, providing affordable veterinary care to West Michigan families with pets.

Mia's Village Eats, Dr. Rolf's Barbeque, and Hamburger Mikey picked downtown Spring Lake for their locations.
Grand openings: A look at 3 new eateries in Spring Lake

Find out why three new restaurants — Mia's Village Eats, Dr. Rolf's Barbeque, and Hamburger Mikey — picked downtown Spring Lake for their locations.

After several public input sessions over the course of a year, a town hall meeting laid out the proposed plans for a community center in Park Township.
Vision forms for Park Township community center

Hundreds of Park Township residents have attended public input sessions over the past year and their vision is taking shape as the steering committee gets ready to bring a proposal to the Park Township Board of Trustees.

Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system.
20th ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ rally promotes public mental health care

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care. 

Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck speaks at a recent event.
Ottawa County Clerk expands public outreach to build voter trust ahead of election

Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck and the nonpartisan nonprofit Keep Our Republic host an “Elections Community Conversation” on Wednesday evening at Spring Lake District Library.  

Lake Allegan, created by damming the Kalamazoo River in the 1930s, is home to a mix of year-round and seasonal residents.
Lake Allegan neighborhood finds community when faced with threats to its future

Lake Allegan residents unite to preserve their community and environment, collaborating with Consumers Energy to improve power reliability and consider the long-term future of the lake.

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