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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.

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Retiree becomes Lakeshore Habitat’s first 4,000 hour volunteer

During those 4,000 hours, the dedicated volunteer Jim Deur helped build homes for more than 58 families in the Holland area community.

“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.  

Delaney Dewey-Harney attended Saugatuck High School and is double majoring in human biology and Spanish within Michigan State's Honors College, something she says wouldn't be possible without scholarships from the Allegan County Community Foundation.
Community Foundation supports Allegan County students with scholarships

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.

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.

Pictured are cast members (left to right) Eliana Hardy, Jocelyn Hines, Da'Kiya Covington, Dwana Thompson, Trina Sandifer, and Brianna Hardy (seated).
Empowering Muskegon Civic Theatre play explores Black women’s relationships with their hair

The world of Black womanhood and self-love is explored in the play “The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, & Curls,” which runs at the Muskegon Civic Theatre from Feb. 9-28.

Penny Shuff works for Mediation Services, which allows her to show her true colors as a good listener and a peacemaker.
Shore Story: A resource for peaceful resolutions

Penny Shuff reflects on her work at Mediation Services, where her natural peacemaker tendencies combine with her skills as a communicator.

Muskegon event to celebrate results of Livability Lab Challenge

The Livability Lab 4.0 100-Day Celebration will be Feb. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Muskegon’s Barclay Place Event Center. It is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

Churches, nonprofits work together to create warming centers during winter storms

The first snowstorm of 2024 showed the essential role nonprofits and churches play in mobilizing to address the heightened needs of their community, particularly among the homeless population.

Future Leaders Conference aims to inspire young professionals

Author Graci Harkema will deliver the keynote at the Feb. 15 daylong leadership conference organized by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals.

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