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Lake Michigan Hub launches final $100,000 grant round for farm-to-school projects

Mid-western farmers, food suppliers, and school districts have until January 22, 2027, to submit community-driven proposals aimed at integrating more fresh, sustainable ingredients into K-12 cafeterias.

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St. Clair and Sanilac county leaders identify barriers to expanding rural mental health care

Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.

Three nonprofits building a home for people experiencing homelessness

Three organizations are building a Holland home to provide at least four people experiencing homelessness with stable housing and support.

Gene the Pumpkin Man’s legacy lives on at Evans Acres

After 67 years of growing pumpkins and creating fall memories, the late Gene “Pumpkin Man” Rhodes’ family legacy continues as Evans Acres Family Farm opens with plans to offer year-round family experiences.

How CDFIs are helping Michigan’s small towns bring buildings and businesses back to life

Projects in Cadillac and Onaway show how community lenders and local partners can help finance housing, business expansion and jobs

Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services

For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.

Standing Tall Again: How Calumet came together to honor ‘Big Annie’ Clemenc

Following years of community fundraising, Calumet marked a milestone on Aug. 22 with the unveiling of a 900-pound bronze statue honoring 1913 Copper Strike activist Anna “Big Annie” Clemenc.

How a rural Thumb community is putting residents at the center of local planning

For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.

Dr. David Finley, president of North Central Michigan College (NCMC), and Rico Breznau, director of NCMC's dental hygiene program, chat at Northern Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Petoskey.
North Central Michigan College plans to launch Northern Michigan’s only dental hygiene school

Over the past three years, North Central Michigan College staff have been working on building a dental hygiene program, designing a new facility to house it, and seeking funding to get it off the ground.

Zeeland celebrates city manager’s 25 years of service, leadership, and grace

Residents, friends, and leaders honor Zeeland City Manager Tim Klunder’s leadership, relationships, and faith while thanking him during his battle with cancer.

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