According to the most recent study, by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, 733,356 Michiganders — about 7.4% of the state population — identify as deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. In West Michigan, 8% of residents identify as members of that community.
There are lots of ways for Lakeshore residents and visitors to beat cabin fever in December. Theater productions, lighting displays, shopping opportunities, and visits with Santa abound.
Funds from the Michigan Rural Health Center are helping Allegan County create a program that bridges the gap between individuals, communities, and the health and social service systems.
Mark Meyers, city administrator for Norton Shores, is hopeful that housing projects in the pipeline will meet the growing demand of people who want to live in the Muskegon County community.
Owners interested in farmland, forest and water quality conservation have until Nov. 28 to contact the Ottawa Conservation District Regional Conservation Partnership Program to begin developing a no-cost conservation plan.
Trustees select selected Salt Lake City Community College leader Charles Lepper to be new GRCC president.
Rebecca Hopp, former Mayor of Ferrysburg, writes about her “life changing experience” taking part in the Across The Bridge Cultural Immersion Initiative.
A new partnership between Grand Rapids Community College and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services can help connect students with outside resources to help them be successful.
Habitat for Humanity is building five townhomes in Holland that will be exclusively for those who have mental or physical disabilities.
Grand Rapids Community College’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education is planning culinary classes for the GRCC Lakeshore Campus during the winter semester to meet growing demand.
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