How COVID-19 changed voting for people with disabilities
Lucia Rios shares how people with disabilities have struggled for years to participate in voting -- and how accessibility changed for the better this year.
Holland
Located on the shores of little Lake Macatawa, just off the coast of expansive Lake Michigan, Holland is the epicenter of West Michigan’s Dutch history and culture. Not surprisingly, then, the city is perhaps best known for its annual Tulip Time Festival in May. But there’s much more to the Tulip City than, well, tulips. The city’s downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts as much retail activity as any urban core in the region. The community is flush with wildly popular waterfront beaches like Tunnel Park and Holland State Park. And Hope College lends the clean, conservative town a bit of youthful spirit.
What to do in November? 8 activities to enjoy along the Lakeshore
Even as the weather turns chilly, there are still plenty of fun things to do along the Lakeshore. Whether you want to get outside or stay home, there are enjoyable ways to explore Ottawa and Allegan counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.
Herman Miller’s ‘Day of Purpose’ provides paid time off on Election Day
In its longstanding tradition of engaging employees as active citizens in their communities, Herman Miller is inaugurating a “Day of Purpose,” giving all employees worldwide a paid day off on Nov. 3. The global manufacturer is one of hundreds of U.S. companies taking part in the nonpartisan “Time to Vote” initiative, which aims to increase voter participation.
Boys & Girls Club steps up to support youth during the pandemic
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland has used a $10,000 grant from Comcast to purchase up-to-date technology. The investment gives the organization a way to offer youth the means to more efficiently do their schoolwork and improve their digital literacy.
Hidden Treasures: Artist Carolyn Stich brings whimsy to holiday tradition
Artist Carolyn Stich is a two-time Tulip Time poster winner commissioned by the Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau to create Holland-themed Christmas cards. Her whimsical 20th anniversary holiday greeting features Santa and his reindeer taking flight from downtown Holland.
Festive and safe: A socially distanced Halloween solution
Carol Myers hopes her neighbors copy her example of a decorated tube for a socially distanced Halloween.
What employers with remote workforce can do to maintain privacy, cybersecurity
While concerns at the onset of the pandemic about remote workers’ diminished productivity proved unfounded, efforts to safeguard company and clients’ data proved a greater challenge. There are steps employers can take to ensure privacy and cybersecurity, even as employees work remotely.
Holland Human Relations director receives Excellence in Equity Award
Holland Human Relations Director Esther Fifelski was surprised with the 2020 Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award during the fifth annual Ottawa County Diversity Forum.
Father and son team up to create new cycling world record
Jon Ornée has set many world records, individually and with teams that include his brother and friends. When he envisioned setting a risky new world record for a 100-mile bike ride while drafting, he knew he would be safe putting his life in his father’s hands.
Free COVID-19 testing available as cases surge
State and county health departments are offering free coronavirus testing as concerns rise about a second wave of cases in Michigan. Health officials consider testing — along with wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and washing hands — as essential to slowing the spread of the virus.
