Allegan County trade school students will obtain hands-on experiences with solar construction next fall by building an innovative, first-of-a-kind mini-village of four little houses and a garage fully powered by the sun. Photovoltaic panels will generate energy for the homes while panels on the garage will generate power to recharge an old electric Ford Ranger donated by the Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation.

ROWSTER New American Coffee has moved to larger digs at 632 Wealthy St. SE, allowing the wholesaler to now serve retail customers interested in a new experience, viewing the the coffee-making process, and tasting the results.

The Grand Rapids Urban Market was selected to receive a $150,000 grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation in its latest round of funding for 10 organizations that totals $1.5 million.

First Steps, a collaborative community effort working support the health and development of children in Kent County, expects to expand its work with help from a $1.3 million grant over the next three years from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek.

 

 

Boaters on Lake Macatawa can experience something new with the Sundog Nautical Refreshments, a customized floating pontoon boat fully equipped to serve up that All-American meal: sizzling hot dogs, ice cream and cold pop.