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Day Tripper: Children’s play museum draws families to Albion

“Kids ‘N’ Stuff is special because it’s something families can do in the winter inside. . .We want people to come to Kids ‘N’ Stuff and get cookies at the local bakery or a burger at Albion Malleable Brewing. There’s enough to do here that you could make it a day trip or an overnight staycation."

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Social worker Nicole Klomp serves as a reserve member of the Newaygo Police Department.
From social workers on the force to crisis centers, Michigan is improving behavioral health care

Here's a look at three ways Michigan providers are offering new ways to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Pawloski family reading time is usually in the afternoon.
Dolly Parton building readers and dreamers in rural Allegan County

The iconic country musician’s Imagination Library provides Allegan County children with free age-appropriate books mailed every month until they turn 5.  

Celebrating 50 years: How Gentex became the ‘gold standard’ as an employer

Gentex has long been a champion of community engagement, financially supporting educational, economic development, diversity, and philanthropic causes throughout the region.

Housing Summit featured several speakers at SVSU.
If we build housing, economic development will come

Regional leaders gathered at SVSU to talk about the positive impact housing has on economic development. During the Housing Summit, they talked about successes in each area and exchanged ideas about public tools to help private developers.

No snow? As long as it’s cold, you can cross-country ski at this hidden gem: Forbush Corner

Forbush Corner in northern Michigan is one of the few cross-country ski areas in the state that can make its own snow. The nonprofit center, beloved for its trails and friendly vibe, hopes to expand with other outdoor activities.

Through learning about healthy foods, both childcare providers and children grow

Childcare providers are using grants and Go NAPSACC to bring fresh foods to the kids. The program teaches healthy eating and physical activity habits in children through free, easy-to-use online tools.   

Jordan Scheidecker, Disability Resources Specialist at St. Clair County Community College (SC4) and Head Coach of the college’s wheelchair basketball team, rallies the players during halftime.
St. Clair County Community College leads the way with new adaptive sports program

Open to students and community members alike, St. Clair County Community College’s new wheelchair basketball adaptive sports program is working to promote more inclusivity in the region, bringing together basketball enthusiasts of all abilities.

Highline Spirits founder Christi Lower at the Highline Room in Dexter.
Dexter’s Highline Spirits aims to make whiskey appreciation accessible for everyone

A revelatory experience with whiskey 10 years ago led Dexter resident Christi Lower to make an unusual career pivot and make her passion for the spirit more accessible to all.

222 West Michigan businesses will split nearly $16M in training funds

The Going PRO Talent Fund will help train, develop and retain more than 3,400 current workers, apprentices and newly hired employees.

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