Currency readers available for Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired
Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired can now apply to receive an audible currency reader at no cost through the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library.
Safe Harbor expansion designed to improve service
Donations to the Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center’s new facility will be matched by a grant from the Allegan County Community Foundation. The goal is to raise $2.3 million.
Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note
The leader of one of Holland’s preeminent music institutions for more than 30 years, Kay Walvoord is described as a passionate visionary. She works to broaden HSO’s appeal among community members who did not grow up with classical music performances. That initiative to infuse diversity, equity and inclusion has resulted in more community collaborations.
Muskegon filmmaker’s movie about families and mental health to be shown
The public is invited to a free screening of the award-winning film “Coming Up for Air” at the Holland Momentum Center on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 5:30 p.m. A town hall discussion with local mental health experts and the filmmaker will follow.
What caught my exchange student by surprise? snow
Ninth grader Ava Devanney writes about hosting an exchange student from Guatemala and the adventures they had, especially experiencing snow for the first time.
January Along the Lakeshore: MLK celebrations, museum exhibits and outdoor activities
Museum exhibits, outdoor activities, history programs, children’s projects, and concerts — January along The Lakeshore has it all.
Downtown Muskegon’s first cannabis microbusiness opens
IndiGrow will officially launch with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Jan. 6, with the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce at 4 p.m., and a grand opening party and celebration on Saturday, Jan. 7.
Quilt-making ministry gives student a warmer, safer commute
GRCC instructor teams up with Holland quilt-making ministry to help an inspiring student have a warmer, safer commute.
Major wastewater infrastructure project to move forward in 2023
Thanks to $60 million in state funding, a project that will connect Coopersville Wastewater Treatment Plant in northern Ottawa County to the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center has been given the green light.
Longtime engineering firm eyes growth with merger
Holland Engineering Inc. will expand with the merger of Grand Rapids-based OMM Engineering. The merger will become final at the start of the new year.
