Allegan

The Martin Lions was one of many organizations that helped to stock Allegan County pantries with peanut butter last year.

Allegan County Community Foundation ‘spreading the love’ with ninth annual peanut butter drive

Protein is an essential nutrient that is sometimes hard to come by at food pantries. The Allegan County Community Foundation's annual peanut butter drive managed to secure thousands of jars of the staple. Kicking off this Friday with a Milk and Cookies event, will the nonprofit be able to top last year?

Hillside Learning Center in Allegan is being honored for implementing a curriculum that helps students with severe physical disabilities increase mobility and independence.
MOVE curriculum is giving students with disabilities more mobility

Hillside Learning Center in Allegan is being honored for implementing a curriculum that helps students with severe physical disabilities increase mobility and independence.   

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan.
Lakeshore Habitat home repair expands into Allegan

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan. The program, funded primarily by a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), will provide affordable home repair relief to low-income households in the city of Allegan.

From vintage ornaments and trains to holiday Barbies and a forest of bottlebrush trees, the MMA Festival of Trees is sure to spark your joy.
December things to do: Tours, shopping, ballet, parades and a lot of lights

Buckle up. A majority of events this month include the word “holiday.” There are theater productions, exhibits, movies, crafts, music, a live nativity, Santa sightings, and more light displays than you can shake a stick at.

Hannah Lombard is one of the students benefiting from the Early Middle College program.
Early Middle College program gives Allegan County students a head start on college success

The Allegan Area ESA Early Middle College program removes financial and logistical obstacles, enabling students to earn college credits tuition-free while still in high school.  

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.

Downtown improvements help Allegan draw new businesses and visitors

With a fresh streetscape and improved infrastructure, Allegan is welcoming new businesses and visitors alike. The southwestern Michigan city is also home to vibrant community programming and a notable craft beer scene.  

Communities across the Lakeshore are getting ready for Halloween, including many opportunities for trick-or-treating. A list of events — slated from Friday, Oct. 25, to Thursday, Oct. 31 — planned across West Michigan is at the bottom of thi
October things to do: Goose Fest, music, history, theater, pumpkins, Day of the Dead, and Halloween

Exhibitions, musical programs, comedy, a film festival, fall-themed events, a hike, and a couple of cemetery tours top this month’s jam-packed list of things to do along the Lakeshore.

A river view of the City of Allegan's downtown. (City of Allegan)
City of Allegan selected for CEDAM fellow

A CEDAM fellow will support Allegan’s economic development, assist with planning updates, and promote equity and community growth.  

READ Ottawa Executive Director Ally Velderman
READ Ottawa has new, familiar executive director

READ Ottawa is welcoming Ally Velderman back to West Michigan as its new executive director.

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