Megan Stefl shares her Shore Story about the giving spirit in her Allegan County hometown of Plainwell and urges community support for the growing needs of local families this holiday season.
Whether you like history discussions, dressing in green and marching in a parade, getting together with your girlfriends, taking a quick dip in an icy lake, or something entirely different, you’ll find plenty of options for fun in this month’s calendar.
Two backpack nutrition programs are the first organizations to receive the Allegan County Community Foundation's Food Security Program grants. Two more grant cycles are planned for this year.
Profielnorm USA’s expansion is one of 16 business growth projects backed by Lakeshore Advantage in 2024 that resulted in over 550 jobs created or retained in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency has a program that accepts up to 50 students who can earn an associate degree from Lake Michigan College while in high school.
Breanna Lentz would have been a 2024 Plainwell High School senior. Diagnosed with juvenile Huntington's disease, Breanna died before that could happen. Her sister created a foundation in honor of Breanna and a scholarship to help others struggling to overcome adversity.
The Allegan County Community Foundation works in myriad ways to connect students with the money donors have gifted for scholarships. Deadlines for 2024 scholarships for college and trade schools are fast approaching.
After launching their custom car accessory business in a Kalamazoo garage, the buddies behind Auto Image relocated to small-town Plainwell, where their business has been growing. This month, the company took part in the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids.
A new partnership between Allegan County Community Foundation and Plainwell Community Schools will make it easier for high school students to apply for scholarships.
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.
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