Holland Mayor has unexpected visit with prime minister during Netherlands trip

Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks traveled to the Netherlands as part of a “friendship cultural connection” with the city of  Assen, a mission of Holland’s International Relations Commission.

The Bronco Racing team stopped in Zeeland to visit gold-level sponsor Plascore.
Zeeland manufacturer helps WMU team build Formula One-style race car

The WMU team has been working with Plascore since 2007 to take advantage of the lightweight energy-absorption honeycomb technology that makes its race vehicles safer. 

Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan
NAMI Michigan’s Kevin Fischer, “Michigan’s CMHs are the front door”

MI Mental Health recently had a chance to talk with Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan, about the important role that community mental health agencies play in Michiganders’ mental health.  

How $6.1M will support 17 placemaking projects across West Michigan

Three economic development organizations have collaborated to bring $6.1 million in state funds to spur the development of 17 placemaking projects totaling over $41 million across West Michigan.

Grant boosts efforts to restore Muskegon’s historic Torrent House to ‘former glory’

A collaboration has resulted in a new grant to advance efforts to restore Torrent House  in downtown Muskegon to its “former glory.”

DJ "La Tejanita - Sweet Lu" Lupita Reyes speaks on the air during her radio program "Alegria Latina" at the 92.7 FM The Van/WHTC 1450 AM studio in Holland, Michigan, Nov. 28, 2021. (J.R. Valderas)
LAUP founder Lupita Reyes honored with scholarship

The legacy of LAUP founder Lupita Reyes is being honored with a new scholarship, and the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative is asking for community support in raising $25,000 for the endowment by Nov. 1.

“Having child care is a huge benefit because it allows me to look for employment and take care of different responsibilities." Shamirror Moncrief
Child care providers face funding cliff as ARPA dollars fall away

ARPA funding had brought a stabilization to early childhood care that needs to be maintained.

Isabelle Buck leads be nice. program at Grandville Middle School
New be nice. video series focuses on young adults

Its partnership with Grand Valley State University researchers has culminated in the creation of the be nice. video series. The videos are currently in use all over the state of Michigan, from Munising to Holland.

Mark Witte, Kessie Karg, and Lisa Evans
MACC collaborative addresses essential Allegan County health and human service needs

Earlier this year, the Allegan County Community Foundation assumed management of the Allegan County Multi-Agency Collaborative Council to ensure a coordinated range of essential health and human services continue.

‘Kind beyond measure’: Remembering reporter Heidi Fenton Tunison’s impact

Heidi Fenton Tunison reported for newspapers across Michigan, including The Lakeshore. She brought passion and caring into her roles as a journalist and a mother.

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