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Karen A. Lowe wrote The Historic Cottages of Highland Park to commemorate and document the 100 historic Grand Haven cottages

Discover historic Highland Park — one of the state’s oldest summer cottage resorts

Karen Lowe's book details the nearly 140-year history of Highland Park in Grand Haven. In this eight-part series, we'll get a peak at the past with excerpts from The Historic Cottages of Highland Park.

Eighth-grader Hayden Bruce poses with a fire truck after she used her bilingual education to help at a crash scene.
Student’s Spanish skills at crash scene show value of a bilingual education

Eighth-grader Hayden Bruce “greatly aided our first responders” at the scene, noted Zeeland Township Deputy Fire Chief Josh West, praising the benefits of her bilingual education program.

Dr. Chris Petras holds up the flag of the 126th Infantry/Regiment, WWI.
Shore Story: Grand Haven man champions Company F, Purple Hearts awarded posthumously

Chris Petras relates how he came to document the actions of 20 men of the 126th Infantry/Regiment, 32nd “Red Arrow” Division WWI that earned them Purple Hearts. Petras was honored as the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's 2023 Historian of the Year for his efforts.

“The Other Mozart” brings the forgotten story of musical prodigy Nannerl Mozart — sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — to the Knickerbocker Theatre stage in Holland on Friday, March 22.
March things to do: Girlfriends’ weekends, polar plunge, St. Patrick’s Day, crafts, films, history

March brings plenty of celebrations, from Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day to Easter. Also on the calendar are crafts, films, history, exhibits, and much more.  

‘Making people feel special’ is goal of  honored frontline worker

Denver Sincler, with Allegan's Tantrick Brewing Co., and Marolyn Lopez, with Plascore in Zeeland, are among 10 frontline workers honored for going above and beyond.

This photo is of me when I received the very first gift that I remember so well as a foster child! This gift represents love! And your gifts will represent love as well, thank you to all of you who have hearts full of love to give!
Shore Story: Foster kids need your support

As a former foster kid, Jennifer Becksvoort asks you for one minute to put yourselves in the shoes of foster parents. One day they have no kids, and the next they have kids who needed so much both physically and mentally. This month she is collecting clothing and other essentials for foster kids in West Michigan.

How a church’s vision is supporting affordable housing in Spring Lake

When Spring Lake Presbyterian Church decided to sell a parcel of vacant land, it found the perfect developer in Samaritas, a nonprofit committed to building affordable housing across Michigan. 

Patti VanDort
Holland Hospital’s new CEO: Ready to lead ‘through this new era’

Patti VanDort talks about her journey to health care leadership from nurse to CEO, building on the legacy of Dale Sowders, and the unique strengths of Holland Hospital.  

Lakeshore Advantage reports major economic growth in 2023

New report details substantial business expansion, job creation, and investment in the Lakeshore region.

Lakeshore Advantage brings new expertise to board

The economic development group's new board members bring expertise in tribal economic development, furniture manufacturing and automotive manufacturing.

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