Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers
Love Your Neighbor is celebrating the deep investment of key volunteers during National Volunteer Month.
Hudsonville
Lakeshore Habitat awarded $970K for Missing Middle Housing Program
The Missing Middle Housing Program is a housing production program designed to address the general lack of attainable housing and housing challenges underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers
With new tools in its belt, Housing Next is hoping to add much-needed housing to the market in West Michigan.
State training grants help businesses develop stronger workforces
Since 2013, the state has used Going PRO Talent Funds to inject millions of dollars into the West Michigan economy for short-term training in high-demand occupations.
How Gemmen’s Ace Hardware in Hudsonville became ‘coolest’ in the U.S.
The third-generation retailer was named Ace Hardware’s 2021 Coolest Hardware Store out of more than 5,400 Ace locations around the world.
CFHZ grants to boost services for seniors, patients and youth
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded its first round of competitive grants for 2021. CFHZ disbursed $100,000 among five organizations, with the aim of enhancing their ability to meet the needs of area seniors, students, patients, and youth.
Faith and fishing meet as Jeff Troutman shares the heaven he knows
After being severely injured in a traffic collision at age 11, Jeff Troutman picked up his dad’s guitar during recovery. He’s been making music ever since, taking inspiration from his faith journey — and his passion for fly fishing — for the title track of his band’s new album, “Heaven.”
Hudsonville’s Random Acts of Ice Cream honors everyday heroes
Hudsonville Ice Cream is honoring everyday heroes with its Random Acts of Ice Cream promotion. Anyone can nominate an individual or group making a difference in the community. Hudsonville has chosen hundreds of these heroes to deliver boxes of their ice cream to this year.
Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore
Lakeshore small businesses are bursting with interesting and thoughtful gifts that are available in store and online. This list offers ideas for the beer drinkers, pickleball players, jewelry lovers, and anyone else on your list.
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.
