Every winter about this time for the past several years, my dad and I would inevitably look out over the frozen form of Millhouse Bayou, noticing a handful of spearing shanties situated on the ice.
The 2012 Lake Michigan Circle Tour and Lighthouse Map is now available.
This free travel map offers a source for discovering the lighthouses that dot the Lake Michigan shoreline.
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Grand Haven came up short against Jenison on Thursday, losing 41-38. Korey Searle led the Bucs with 11 points and four assists. David Zuidema tossed in 10 points, while Isaac Newhouse provided six points and five steals for the Bucs (9-2, 5-2 O-K Red).
A Detroit-area doctor accused of misdiagnosing epilepsy in hundreds of children has agreed to pay a $10,000 penalty and have his future work reviewed by another doctor.
Spring Lake's boys bowling club team eked out a 17.5-12.5 win over Western Michigan Christian on Thursday while the Lakers' girls fell short against the Warriors.
A five-minute closure for utility work will be in place at around 9 a.m. Saturday on both northbound and southbound U.S. 31 at Ridge Street in Ferrysburg.
(UPDATED: Thursday, 10:18 a.m.) Two people were taken by ambulance to North Ottawa Community Hospital Wednesday afternoon following a rear-end, rollover accident in front of the Morning Star Cafe, 711 Washington Ave.
Ludington used to be a powerhouse in boys swimming, but a drop in participation numbers on the Orioles' varsity squad hasn't made them a formidable foe recently in the Coastal Conference for Spring Lake.
The halls of Peach Plains Elementary School echoed with the sounds of squeaking sneakers and plenty of laughter on Thursday as the school hosted its Fuel Up to Play 60 kick-off.
Three transfer players have become eligible to play for the Western Michigan Christian varsity basketball team, but they will be hard-pressed to make up for a key loss.
Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates increased in all 17 of Michigan's major labor markets in December 2011.
The Holland-Grand Haven labor market jumped from 6.5 percent in November to 7.1 percent last month.
John Mauro said his passion for math adds up to more than just a teaching degree.
Mauro graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2000, with a secondary education certificate in math and physics. He earned a master's degree in educational technology in 2008.
Slippery spots on area roadways are possible for the morning commute.
Some patchy drizzle this morning may include freezing drizzle in some areas as temperatures hover around 32, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Be cautious driving this morning, as roads that appear to be wet may have some icy spots. Allow some extra time to reach your destination this morning and be alert to slippery spots.
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