Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care
Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.
Allegan County
April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers
Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.
44-year career earns mediator first West Michigan Peace Builder award
Kevin Bowling to receive West Michigan Peace Builder Award from Mediation Services at April 9 dinner honoring his 44-year career promoting mediation.
New Lakeshore Advantage role targets region’s workforce housing shortage
Community Development Director Chris Marco will help communities and developers expand workforce housing across Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Mountainfilm on Tour brings films, art, and movement to Saugatuck
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Saugatuck this Saturday for a daylong festival with short documentaries, movement sessions, art, and food.
Lakeshore Advantage adds board members, outlines regional growth strategies
Economic development group highlights expansion projects, startup support, and workforce initiatives while appointing four leaders to guide regional growth.
West Michigan schools respond as families face “new hunger cliff”
As the new ‘hunger cliff’ approaches, schools and nonprofits are working together to help families facing rising hunger and uncertain food assistance.
Students lead Anne Frank exhibit promoting empathy and community dialogue
Student docents guide visitors through Anne Frank exhibit and film event focused on history, human connection, and community understanding.
March things to do: St. Patrick’s Day events, youth concerts and art, and tapping sugar maple trees
In addition to usual suspects — music, movies, art, history, and crafts — don’t miss the business expo, home show, garden classes, blood drive, StoryWalk, egg hunts, and more in this month’s calendar.
Students lead new school safety conversations through restorative circles
Allegan County students share experiences through restorative circles, guiding community leaders toward proactive, collaborative approaches to school safety and student well-being.
