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Parks and rec commission seeks public input
The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is inviting residents to a public presentation of its preliminary strategic plan.
New family justice center opens in Ottawa County
Located at 12240 Fillmore St. in West Olive, the new Family Justice Center will begin services and hearings on July 23.
Local parks offer free fitness program to boost community activity
Residents of all fitness levels are invited to sign up, set goals, and track their activity. Participants are eligible for weekly raffle prizes.
Summer program provides youth with career experience and skills training
The six-week summer program runs from June 24 to August 6 and provides enriching career readiness opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
Pop-up art event to benefit Ottawa County Parks Foundation
Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC) will transform the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park into a one-night-only, pop-up art venue.
Ottawa County broadband expansion moves into next phase
The project will construct 250 miles of fiber, improving access for nearly 6,000 residents.
Award-winning chefs unite to create four-course meal
American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Chefs of the Year will donate their time and talents to prepare a four-course meal that celebrates the flavors of Grand Rapids.
8,000 students explore future careers
The annual event provides a dynamic platform for students to engage with industry professionals and participate in interactive experiences across a variety of five high-demand sectors.
Zeeland farms protect their legacy through Farmland Preservation Program
Zeeland-based Holstege and Jongekrijg farms have permanently protected the future of their land.
Ottawa County approves funding for Bass River segment of Idema Explorers Trail
This project is part of the regional Grand River Greenway initiative, which includes a planned route along the Grand River from the Lake Michigan shoreline in Grand Haven to Lowell in Kent County.
Workforce development agency publishes 2024 “HotJobs!” list
According to the report, nearly half of the top high-demand jobs are new additions for 2024.
MiCareerQuest to bring interactive career exploration to nearly 9,000 Students
Event sponsorship applications are being accepted through February 29.