After several public input sessions over the course of a year, a town hall meeting laid out the proposed plans for a community center in Park Township.

Vision forms for Park Township community center

Hundreds of Park Township residents have attended public input sessions over the past year and their vision is taking shape as the steering committee gets ready to bring a proposal to the Park Township Board of Trustees.

Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system.
20th ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ rally promotes public mental health care

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care. 

Nurses like District Health Department #10’s Becky Gossman RN are only one facet of the future public health workforce.
Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future

The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs. 

Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck speaks at a recent event.
Ottawa County Clerk expands public outreach to build voter trust ahead of election

Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck and the nonpartisan nonprofit Keep Our Republic host an “Elections Community Conversation” on Wednesday evening at Spring Lake District Library.  

Lake Allegan, created by damming the Kalamazoo River in the 1930s, is home to a mix of year-round and seasonal residents.
Lake Allegan neighborhood finds community when faced with threats to its future

Lake Allegan residents unite to preserve their community and environment, collaborating with Consumers Energy to improve power reliability and consider the long-term future of the lake.

Ottawa Sands County Park, a 345-acre site at the junction of the Grand River and Lake Michigan Coastal Greenways will celebrate its grand reopening on Oct. 17.
From sand mine to county park: Ottawa Sands reopens with new amenities

Ottawa Sands reopens with new amenities, ecological restoration and accessible trails, furthering the transformation of a former sand mine into an Ottawa County park in Ferrysburg.

Dumping stereotypes about “trailer trash,” dropping the current health care payment system on its ear, and embracing social media as a means of saving young lives were some of the ideas shared on Oct. 8 at the seventh TEDxMacatawa.
TEDxMacatawa speakers share ideas for enriching the Lakeshore and changing the world

Thirteen West Michigan residents offered visions for a better society, from health care reform to a ministry built on mac 'n' cheese.

Herrick District Library is again celebrating Día de Muertos. Marigolds are a well-recognized symbol of the LatinX holiday, used in ofrendas and decorations.
Día de Muertos, National HIspanic Heritage Month, and marigolds coming to local library

The library is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de Muertos with several events, including crafts and cupcake classes for teens and adults.

President of Lakeshore Advantage Jennifer Owens.
Report: Adaptability fuels economic growth along Lakeshore

The latest Industry Trends Report from Lakeshore Advantage shows that nearly 90% of businesses had steady or increased sales over the past year.

Zaria McCroy speaks.
Disability Network honors Southwest Michigan advocates of independence, accessibility

Two Southwest Michigan residents and an organization were honored by the Disability Network Southwest Michigan for their work to advance independence and accessibility.”

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