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Museum kicks off Summer Saturdays with riverfront celebration
All activities on the riverfront, accessible via Pearl Street, will be free to the public. No ticket is required. Admission tickets will be required to enter the Museum.
New drone-powered cleaning company aims to transform building maintenance
Clear Edge Exteriors is bringing drone-powered window washing and facade cleaning at scale to West Michigan's commercial, industrial, and healthcare markets.
Partnership creates region’s largest nonprofit home care provider
The West Michigan provider currently serves 2,800 patients across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties.
Two women driving life-changing impact
The event has raised more than $10,000 annually to help fund the training and placement of custom-trained assistance dogs, provided completely free of charge to clients.
First Ottawa County EMT class graduates
Due to strong interest in the program, Life EMS plans to host a second Ottawa County EMT class beginning in September.
Muskegon youth earns statewide recognition for commitment to personal goals
Muskegon County’s Iyanni Shyne was named one of two statewide JMG Youth of the Year honorees in Michigan.
Hospital adds next-generation robotic surgery technology
The versatile platform will be utilized across a range of minimally invasive specialties, including bariatric, general, gynecological, and urological.
Entrepreneur honored for advancing accessibility and inclusion
What began as a personal challenge evolved into a broader mission centered on accessibility, independence, and inclusion.
Unseen Oceans exhibit to make a splash in Grand Rapids
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the oceans’ sunlit surfaces to their inky depths, exploring how 21st-century technologies like robotics, ROVs and AUVs, satellite monitoring, miniaturization, and high-definition imaging are transforming scientists’ understanding of the more than 70 percent of Earth covered by oceans.
Voices of the Future program highlights student-led storytelling
The initiative, part of the national America250 effort commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, empowers students to create original content exploring the nation’s past, present, and future through community-driven storytelling and youth perspectives.
Developers celebrate groundbreaking for new Wyoming dental facility
Journey Construction Group and Element Property Solutions celebrated the groundbreaking of the new 7,550-square-foot Infinity Dental on May 5.
Rigging crew rescues 1965 Mustang from the ruins of a house fire
A devastating house fire left an elderly Spring Lake woman with nearly nothing — including her 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, the very first car she ever owned, now pinned beneath the collapsed second floor and roof of her home.
MiCareerQuest brings high-demand careers to life for thousands of students
The annual career exploration event featured 309 professions showcased through 113 interactive exhibits led by 103 employers and educators. More than 8,100 students from 92 schools and homeschool groups across seven West Michigan counties participated in the event.
Gardens offering free admission to military personnel this summer
The program provides free admission for currently serving members of the U.S. military, plus up to five family members.
Coalition directs youth towards potential
The coalition focuses on providing consistent positive role models and pathways forward for youth facing systemic challenges such as violence, theft, and drugs.
Pops at the Pier to feature hits from Broadway and the big screen
The evening begins early with a pre-concert performance by the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra.
Campaign elevates public school voices of youth across Michigan
Students are invited to create and submit 30- to 60-second vertical videos sharing a positive, real-life experience from their public school.
Aviation exhibit celebrates history, flight, and STEM learning
This interactive exhibit invites audiences to explore multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st-century STEM concepts.
Automotive repair shop opens new Byron Center location
The Byron Township shop marks the couple’s second location, joining their existing Plainfield operation.
Nature preserve earns old-growth forest designation
The designation honors forests with exceptional ecological value and ensures they remain permanently protected and open to the public.
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