8:02 PM May 16, 2013
Police/Fire
Courtesy photo

Man injured in hay baler accident

A man trying to unjam a hay baler at a Grand Haven Township farm became trapped in the machine for an hour Thursday afternoon before rescuers were able to free him.
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6:00 PM May 16, 2013
Opinion

Thumbs Up

Thumbs up to the Grand Haven and Spring Lake softball teams ...
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5:08 PM May 16, 2013

Grand Lady river cruise

The Friends of Ottawa County Parks hosted a river cruise aboard the Grand Lady on Thursday afternoon.
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5:00 PM May 16, 2013
Entertainment

Top 5 things to do this weekend

It's going to be a great weekend, May 17-19 — both because of the weather forecast and for all the fun things to do.
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4:47 PM May 16, 2013
Police/Fire

Fraud complaint

Police are investigating a possible fraud complaint related to the Jessica Heeringa abduction case.
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4:00 PM May 16, 2013
One of the homes on Saturday's tour (courtesy photo)

Historical Home Tour is Saturday

After battling the elements for more than two decades, the Tri-Cities Historical Museum has moved its annual home tour from winter to spring.
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3:00 PM May 16, 2013
Community Columnist

BEUSCHEL: Pushing aside the world of electronics

I’m unplugged and proud of it!
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2:00 PM May 16, 2013
Our Views

Video cams make workplaces safe

The old saying “better safe than sorry” comes to mind when talk focuses on the gas station in Norton Shores where Jessica Heeringa was working when she disappeared.
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1:30 PM May 16, 2013
Sports
The Pekel quadruplets, from left, Cody, Brianna, Debbie and Alan, compete in a friendly family race on the Fruitport track on Wednesday. (Tribune photo/Nate Thompson)

Pick a pack of Pekels

Quadruplets all star on Trojans' track and field team
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1:00 PM May 16, 2013
Business
Tribune photo/Marie Havenga: Vander Mill owner Paul Vander Heideshows off some of his new automated canning equipment.

Crafting canned cider

The owner of a local cider mill has decided to can it.
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11:57 AM May 16, 2013
Tribune photo/Ben Perfect: A long line of cyclists ride together in silence Wednesday in honor of bicyclists who were killed or injured.

Ride of Silence

A silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while biking on public roadways took place Wednesday evening in Spring Lake.
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11:30 AM May 16, 2013
Sports

SL golf clings to Lakes 8 lead

Lakers hold 12-stroke advantage with one league jamboree remaining
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11:00 AM May 16, 2013

State's jobless rate dips to 8.4 percent

Michigan's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April as the number of people working rose while the number of jobless people fell, state officials said.
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10:17 AM May 16, 2013
Sports
Fruitport catcher Lindsey Helsen fires to first base after snatching up a bunt during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Mona Shores. (Tribune photo/Nate Thompson)

Sailors' softball sweeps Trojans

Mona Shores pulls away late for wins in both games
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10:00 AM May 16, 2013
(Courtesy photo/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) This photo shows the size that some Asian carp can get.

Grand tested for Asian carp

(Full story) Wildlife experts are trying to get a fin up on any Asian carp invasion of the Great Lakes region.
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8:55 AM May 16, 2013

Bill would make Mich. fund schools' mascot changes

Michigan lawmakers are introducing legislation requiring a state department to reimburse schools that may have to drop their American Indian mascots.
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7:58 AM May 16, 2013
Police/Fire
(Tribune file photo/Becky Vargo) A damaged police cruiser and van sit in and near the intersection of Lake Avenue and Savidge Street in Spring Lake.

No tickets in police car, van crash

No tickets will be issued in the May 7 crash involving a Spring Lake/Ferrysburg police cruiser and a minivan.
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