Home for the holidays: Habitat builder comes home to Habitat house
Mitch and Johally Carlson built hundreds of homes for other people, but when they needed a home of their own, the answer was closer than they might have thought.
More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed
New housing projects underway now and coming soon will help alleviate some of the housing shortage in West Michigan, HousingNext's Ryan Kilpatrick says. But still more is needed to slow ever-increasing housing prices.
JR Automation expands operations in Holland
JR Automation plans to invest more than $1 million in a new Holland facility that will create 28 new jobs in the next two years.
IRC Film series offers a snapshot of life around the globe
The International Relations Commission’s annual Reel Time Film Series continues with “Life in a Day 2020” on Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre. Admission is free.
Trendway’s tradition of making Christmas special for foster children
For 30 years, Trendway employees have been supporting the Angel Tree program to make sure foster children have Christmas gifts.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber named a 2021 Neighborhood Champion
Bank of America has selected the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as a 2021 Neighborhood Champion, a recognition that includes both grant funding and executive leadership development.
Return to rural roots puts Michigan’s Librarian of the Year right where she belongs
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.
Roller rink makes a comeback as RollXscape Skating Center
Tim and Brenda Price have remodeled the former Grand Roller Rink in Holland Township into the new RollXscape Skating Center.
Muskegon-Area chef competes on Netflix’s ‘School of Chocolate’
Culinary Institute of Michigan Professor and Chef Amanda Miller — and contributor to Patricia’s Chocolates in Grand Haven — shares what’s it like to compete in the Netflix reality cooking competition “School of Chocolate.”
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion leads to lower uninsured rates, improved health, and cost savings
The state is looking back to examine how the 2014 introduction of the Healthy Michigan Plan has improved health for Michigan residents who otherwise could not afford health insurance.
