Community foundation awards $551K in grants across Northwest Ottawa County
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards $551,000 in grants, including $250,000 to redevelop Spring Lake’s North Bank Park.
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Spring Lake moves toward more accessible, year-round North Bank Park
A $400,000 state grant would help redevelop North Bank Park with universal design, year-round amenities, and expanded regional access.
Spring Lake’s shared public DPW model shows power of trust
For a decade, Spring Lake village and township have shared a public works department built on trust, improving efficiency, stretching tax dollars, and delivering better services without raising costs.
Spring Lake program expands summer learning with $618K MiLEAP grant
MiLEAP’s $618K investment helps Outdoor Discovery Center double sites, expand summer programs, and prevent learning loss for West Michigan students.
Ice cream social celebrates scholarships, bright futures for area students
Grand Haven’s annual ice cream social honors 229 scholarship recipients, highlighting community support, student achievement, and investment in education’s future.
Spring Lake manager honors mentor while leading village into future
Brady Selner marks one year as Spring Lake manager, continuing Chris Burns’ legacy through community projects and plans for growth.
May things to do: Festivals, fundraisers, Memorial Day, an Anne Frank exhibit — and don’t forget Mom
Tulip Time in Holland and the Grand Haven’s Kite Festival return, as does the Prom with a Purpose in Spring Lake and several Memorial Day events across the lakeshore.
Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell
The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.
April things to do: A student art exhibition, Easter events, theater, and spring break activities
It’s April, time for spring flings, spring breaks, Arbor Day, Earth Day, and several egg-stra special events this Easter. And don’t forget art, music, theater, and crafts.
Spring Lake Village leaders aim for accessibility all year long in Central Park renovation
The park would be the Spring Lake's first to be universally accessible and available year round.
