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Everyone has a story.

The best journalism doesn’t come from a corporate script. It comes from listening closely—to farmers, teachers, business owners, elders, and the next generation coming up.

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We exist to capture it.

History needs to be captured, written and published. We’re not driven by clicks. We’re powered by purpose—and by people like you.

A Generational Return

It’s the long-view. Rebuilding local institutions, and reinvesting in the people and places that shaped us, with returns measured not just in dollars, but in cultural resilience and community renewal.

There is a charm and calm to life in West Michigan. Leisurely bike rides, walks along the lakeshore, and lively COMMUNITY all carry a certain warmth. This unique blend of natural beauty and small-town serenity.
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Fierce Independence

We are committed to unbiased reporting, free from commercial or political influence, ensuring our journalism serves only the public interest of West Michigan.

Capturing Local Culture

Documenting the everyday stories, traditions, and voices that make a community unique—before they’re forgotten or overwritten. It’s about preserving the soul of a place through authentic storytelling, from corner barbershops to neighborhood parades.

Free Access for All

Your support helps keep Hollander News free and accessible to everyone in our community, ensuring important information and truth is communicated, while others paywall less than truthful news.

Your support is more than a donation. It’s a return on legacy.

When you give to The Hollander, you’re investing in local journalism with staying power—stories that remind us where we came from and guide us toward where we’re going. You’re helping create something that lasts longer than a news cycle: a platform for truth, heritage, and civic renewal. Whether it’s $12 a month or a founding gift of $5,000+, your contribution is part of a generational return—one that values roots over reach, community over clicks, and truth over trend.

Let’s reclaim the story of West Michigan. Together.