Allegan

Drivers praised the safety training session as one of the best of their careers, tailored specifically for school transportation.

Allegan bus drivers unite for first countywide emergency safety training

Over 100 Allegan County bus drivers joined hands-on drills, gaining critical tools and confidence to handle real-life school transportation emergencies.

Allegan County Prosecutor Mike Villar.
Allegan Prosecutor’s Office goes fully digital, saves resources

The new system streamlines justice processes by managing digital case files, coordinating with law enforcement, and ensuring secure, efficient prosecutorial operations.

Career tech program tackles skilled trades labor shortage

Allegan Tech Center equips students with real-world manufacturing skills, addressing industry gaps and opening career paths for hands-on learners.

Students learn empathy and justice through real stories

Early college students explore empathy and transformation through a panel featuring formerly incarcerated speakers and restorative justice professionals.

The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell
Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.

The Easter Egg Scramble, set for April 5 at Roosevelt Park Community Center in Muskegon, is just one of several egg-related activities in the April calendar for West Michigan.
April things to do: A student art exhibition, Easter events, theater, and spring break activities

It’s April, time for spring flings, spring breaks, Arbor Day, Earth Day, and several egg-stra special events this Easter. And don’t forget art, music, theater, and crafts.

St. Patrick’s Day is here, and several Lakeshore communities are hosting celebrations in honor of the Celtic saint, including the Erin — Go — Bark Parade in Douglas on March 8.
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.  

The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program provides young people with meaningful relationships that help them navigate school, career, and life.
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.

The Henderson family pose with gifts before they are wrapped for the Community Action of Allegan Holiday Giving program.
Paying it forward: A former recipient gives back to support Allegan families

A successful fundraiser provided gifts to families and seniors, inspiring Allegan Pizza Hut’s manager to expand community support year-round.  

Kendall VanWagner hugs a student.
Finding Their Calling: Hillside educators share their journey

Two former students-turned-educators reunite at Hillside Learning Center in Allegan County, proving that early hands-on experiences can shape impactful careers.

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