Allegan County nears broadband completion, expanding internet access to all
The expansion of broadband service in Allegan County has had transformative impacts on health care, safety, education, and future growth.
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OPINION: Here is one solution for the problem of social media and political violence
The intensity of America’s political culture that factored into the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has intensified the scrutiny of the role of social media.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Hudsonville Ice Cream invests $40M, expands Holland plant, adds jobs
Hudsonville Ice Cream’s $40 million Holland expansion adds 44 high-wage jobs, strengthening West Michigan’s food industry through public-private collaboration.
Fennville’s agritourism sector to be complemented by $4.8M ‘regeneration project’ of historic hotel
“The regeneration project will provide new jobs and tourism, boosting the local economy and helping to support Fennville as a premier West Michigan destination,” says developer Dori DePree.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects
Projects in Holland, Saugatuck, and Muskegon are among seven West Michigan placemaking initiatives awarded funding to revitalize community spaces and downtown areas.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County
Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.
Veteran’s drone and EV show over Muskegon Lake to honor service, aims at world record
A Fruitport veteran’s drone and EV light show over Muskegon Lake plans to honor the military and connect veterans with life-changing community resources.
Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
OPINION: Here is one solution for the problem of social media and political violence
The intensity of America’s political culture that factored into the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has intensified the scrutiny of the role of social media.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Hudsonville Ice Cream invests $40M, expands Holland plant, adds jobs
Hudsonville Ice Cream’s $40 million Holland expansion adds 44 high-wage jobs, strengthening West Michigan’s food industry through public-private collaboration.
Fennville’s agritourism sector to be complemented by $4.8M ‘regeneration project’ of historic hotel
“The regeneration project will provide new jobs and tourism, boosting the local economy and helping to support Fennville as a premier West Michigan destination,” says developer Dori DePree.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects
Projects in Holland, Saugatuck, and Muskegon are among seven West Michigan placemaking initiatives awarded funding to revitalize community spaces and downtown areas.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County
Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.
Veteran’s drone and EV show over Muskegon Lake to honor service, aims at world record
A Fruitport veteran’s drone and EV light show over Muskegon Lake plans to honor the military and connect veterans with life-changing community resources.
Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
