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Feature Story The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) began play in February with teams playing in arenas across the nation. Rapid Growth

Bump, set, spike: Rise taking West Michigan by storm

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 17, 2024
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How youth and amateur sports boost the West Michigan economy

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story Athletes attending their first year have a set schedule to try everything the SEC offers. For those who return in subsequent years, the young athletes get to customize their schedule. Rapid Growth

Sports Education Camp can be life-changing for athletes who are blind, low-vision

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Coach Lee Montgomery was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2015. Rapid Growth

Lee Montgomery brings inclusive coaching style to adaptive sports

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, November 1, 2022
Feature Story The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant. Rapid Growth

Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews

Kelsey SandersMonday, September 19, 2022
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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
Feature Story Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive. Rapid Growth

Muskegon County’s newest park opens in Norton Shores

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 25, 2022
Feature Story Zeeland native Jim Kaat, right, poses with his father in 1965. Kaat will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year. Rapid Growth

Zeeland native Jim Kaat to be enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame — finally

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, July 18, 2022
Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso became active when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney. Now she's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show what people with only one kidney can do. Rapid Growth

Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story The 27th anniversary Show & Shine Car Cruise & Show is returning to downtown Zeeland. Rapid Growth

Things to do in July: Music and fireworks, art shows and car shows, festivals and fairs

Sally LaukitisMonday, June 28, 2021
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Pleasant Park: Living up to its name by bringing people together

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, May 5, 2021
Feature Story With more than 10 miles of groomed ski trails winding along the Pigeon River, Pigeon Creek Park is a popular cross-country ski destination for classic and skate skiing. Rapid Growth

Things to do in January: Find post-holiday bargains or enjoy the ice and snow

Sally LaukitisMonday, January 4, 2021
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Published Together: A guide to 2021 health goals and supporting local economy from home

Nick Dobkowski, Owner Flip Dog YogaWednesday, December 16, 2020
Feature Story The 'Epic Swim' team practices a night swim on Lake Michigan. Pictured from left to right are Nick Hobson, Todd Suttor, Matt Smith, Jon Ornée and Jeremy Sall. (Missing from the photo is team member Dave Ornée.) Rapid Growth

6 friends prepare for 60-mile ‘Epic Swim' across Lake Michigan

By Baruch de CarvalhoSunday, August 9, 2020
Feature Story Spring Grove park is wheelchair accessible. Rapid Growth

What to do in August? 8 ways to explore your Lakeshore backyard

By Sally LaukitisFriday, July 31, 2020
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