What began as one man's vision has taken on the hopes of hundreds as the city of Holland sought out public input for a proposed ice rink near the city's downtown. Retired school teacher Frank Kraai donated the $1 million in seed money, but more will be needed to fully realize the dream. Next comes fundraising.
Election inspectors are equipped with tools during training — known as disability etiquette — that they can use to assist voters with disabilities.
More robust mental health care delivery and reduced stigma are among the silver linings emerging from the COVID cloud.
After a national search, Muskegon Community College Board of Trustees selected Provost/Executive Vice President Dr. John Selmon to replace retiring Dr. Dale Nesbary.
The SURGE Center, located in downtown Holland, is a new pilot business incubator from Lakeshore Advantage to support product and technology startups.
Grand Rapids Community College students will have a seamless path to Kuyper College bachelor’s degree programs through a new agreement between the two institutions.
Starting with student athletes and the people who are closest to them — coaches and parents — Be Better; is starting an education curriculum to help youth and their adults navigate mental wellness.
Even with masking and other precautions, Elizabeth Ferry said that she – like other people with disabilities she knows – lived in fear during the pandemic, afraid that her aides would quit, and she would be unable to replace them.
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.
There’s so much to do in May along the Lakeshore. There are tulips, Dutch dancers, and elephant ears in Holland; a car show in Muskegon; a beer, barbecue, and blues festival in Allegan; a family barn dance to Zeeland; and so much more.
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