12:01 PM Jul 2, 2012

Backpack blessings

Kennedy Austin held out her glazed treat for everyone to see, eager to take a bite. It was dessert time for the 10-year-old Grand Haven girl, after her lunch consisting of a sandwich, fruit and vegetables - all courtesy of The Salvation Army's summer food service.
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11:06 AM Jul 2, 2012
Police/Fire

Motorcyclist dumps bike, traffic rerouted

One person was taken to North Ottawa Community Hospital after he dumped his motorcycle on M-104 under the U.S. 31 bridge Sunday night.
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10:35 AM Jul 2, 2012
Sports

Soccer in the Sand still a sizzling-hot success

The weather was great and the beach was packed on Saturday and Sunday as thousands gathered for the sixth-annual Soccer in the Sand tournament at the Grand Haven State Park beach.
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10:31 AM Jul 2, 2012

Patriotic preparations

What does the Fourth of July mean to you?
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10:30 AM Jul 2, 2012
Sports

Duff stars on home course at Patriot's Day Run

A year ago, 2011 Grand Haven graduate Joe Duff settled for a runner-up finish to future Grand Valley State teammate Jeffrey Nordquist at the Grand Haven Patriot's Day Run.
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10:21 AM Jul 2, 2012

Island fire

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9:21 AM Jul 2, 2012

Harboring the homeless

For men without a home in the Tri-Cities, the new Love INC Harbor Hall is there to provide a solution.
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8:01 AM Jul 2, 2012

Blessings in a Backpack coming to Griffin

Nicole Coffin said she couldn't get a People magazine article out of her mind.
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7:00 AM Jul 2, 2012

Today's forecast

More hot sun! Ozone action day for West Michigan: unhealthy air alert.
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7:23 PM Jul 1, 2012
Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ferrysburg mayor responds to Smith's Bayou issue

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4:00 PM Jul 1, 2012

Detroit River tunnel operator avoids bridge battle

As the state of Michigan and Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun continue to wage battle over who should build and pay for a new bridge across the Detroit River, Neal Belitsky touts the benefits of motoring underwater.
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2:00 PM Jul 1, 2012

Saugatuck celebrated

Saugatuck City Council members gathered around the new sign in the sand at Oval Beach on a recent weekend.
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12:05 PM Jul 1, 2012

The heat is on

The heat is on all across the state, and Tri-Cities-area residents are doing what they can to beat it.
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12:00 PM Jul 1, 2012

Lane closures Monday

Traffic will be squeezed on parts of U.S. 31 and Interstate 96 in Ottawa County on Monday.
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10:00 AM Jul 1, 2012

Wilsberg estate creates foundation's largest scholarship fund

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently received a bequest of close to $2 million from the estate of Dr. Mary Wilsberg, a long-time resident of Grand Haven.
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8:00 AM Jul 1, 2012

County parks offer summer fun

Ottawa County Parks has many upcoming summer program offerings for families, kids and adults.
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10:51 PM Jun 30, 2012
Education

Merit scores released

Local results for the 2012 Michigan Merit Exam are a mixed bag, but area school district officials note the scores are only one part of a much larger picture.
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