Public-private partnership supports Allegan County Animal Shelter
One year after Allegan County took over shelter operations, collaboration with Wishbone Pet Rescue continues to enhance adoptions, volunteer programs, and community outreach.
March things to do: Dine in the dark, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and Pi Day), and so much more
Whether you like history discussions, dressing in green and marching in a parade, getting together with your girlfriends, taking a quick dip in an icy lake, or something entirely different, you’ll find plenty of options for fun in this month’s calendar.
Increasing food security — one backpack at a time and with the help of a new ACCF grant program
Two backpack nutrition programs are the first organizations to receive the Allegan County Community Foundation's Food Security Program grants. Two more grant cycles are planned for this year.
Grand Haven author brings hometown to life in novel
Melanie Hooyenga’s suspenseful novel, “The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway,” follows a teen trapped in a haunting double life in Grand Haven.
Mentorship matters: How Big Brothers Big Sisters changes lives at Allegan High School
The Bigs program provides students with dedicated mentors who foster safe spaces, offer guidance, and empower them through meaningful support.
SHORE STORY: Small store, small acts, big impact
Donna Bogle sees the light that little acts of kindness bring to people's lives. In her Shore Story, she recounts two such beacons of hope.
How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center
MedWish Medworks turned an unused dental chair into inclusive dentistry for youth at Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center, providing critical care for long-neglected health needs.
Dutch company’s new facility in Plainwell part of region’s $244M economic investment
Profielnorm USA’s expansion is one of 16 business growth projects backed by Lakeshore Advantage in 2024 that resulted in over 550 jobs created or retained in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration
The library will celebrate with staff and the public Thursday, Feb. 20, with food, live music, balloon animals, princesses and more.
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.
