10:57 AM Sep 23, 2011

West Shore Chorus concert Saturday in Whitehall

The West Shore Chorus, featuring women who sing barbershop-style songs, will be presenting its fall show on Saturday called "At the Hop.' The chorus will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at the Howmet Theater, 304 S. Mears Ave. in Whitehall. Also featured in the show will be the quartet Four Man Fishin' Choir. Tickets are $15. The West Shore Chorus has performed at various venues in the Tri-Cities area. The chorus was founded in 1972. For more information, call 842-6382 or 231-739-6269.
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10:53 AM Sep 23, 2011

Hope College Great Performance Series includes dance, music, theatrical shows

The Hope College Great Performance Series is returning for the 2011-12 season with a range of cultural events - dance, music and drama. From the alluring movements of the River North Dance Chicago Company to sounds of jazz legend Kenny Barron, the series will feature a range of events suitable for anyone to experience.
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10:43 AM Sep 23, 2011

Free writing workshop at Herrick District Library

In partnership with Hope College, Herrick District Library will host author Heather Sellers from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Sellers will discusses her book, "You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know.' Following her talk, there will be a book signing and a free boxed lunch provided for participants. After lunch, Sellers will lead a two-hour writing workshop on "writing your story.'
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10:38 AM Sep 23, 2011

Hope concert to feature 3 guest organists

Three organists and scholars will perform at Hope College's Dimnent Memorial Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. The three scholars are Hope alumni Susan De Kam and Richard Newman, as well as University of Toronto alumnus Aaron Tan. The public is invited and admission is free.
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10:33 AM Sep 23, 2011
Sports

SL swimmers salvage split at home tri-meet

Spring Lake's varsity girls swimming and diving squad was determined at defending its home pool during a tri-meet on Wednesday at the Spring Lake Aquatic Center, but there were some factors involved that prevented the home team from being in top form.
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10:33 AM Sep 23, 2011
Opinion

WHAT'S UP: Autumn is in the air today

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10:31 AM Sep 23, 2011
Sports

All four area soccer teams are state ranked

All four of the Tribune's local prep soccer teams appeared in the latest Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association state rankings this week. Two of those teams will likely remain ranked after scoring wins on Thursday, while two others - Fruitport and Western Michigan Christian - could slip out of the rankings after suffering losses. The No. 7-ranked (Div. 1) Grand Haven Buccaneers team dominated O-K Red Conference foe Jenison on Thursday, 3-0.
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10:28 AM Sep 23, 2011
Sports

Golf roundup: GH improves, but can't tackle Rams

Grand Haven's varsity golf showed improvement in its team score, but it wasn't enough to catch visiting Rockford on Thursday at Grand Haven Golf Club, with the Rams prevailing 203-216. Grand Haven coach Roger Glass was pleased to see Kristen Carlson shoot a 47, which was the Bucs' low round. Martha Ramsey carded a 55 for the Bucs, Hailey Watkins shot a 56, Amanda Merz and Sierra Olthoff each finished with a 58, and Kira Glass recorded a 62. SL WINS HOME TRI-MEET
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10:26 AM Sep 23, 2011
Sports

Volleyball roundup: Grandville's rally gives Bucs first loss in O-K Red

In a battle to remain unbeaten in the O-K Red Conference, Grandville prevailed over visiting Grand Haven by turning in a stunning comeback - three wins in a row while facing do-or-die in a best-of-5 games match. Grand Haven coach Katy Walters said the ‘Dawgs achieved the feat by simply outworking the Bucs (21-9 overall, 2-1 O-K Red).
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10:17 AM Sep 23, 2011

Westra sculpture comes alive along GH waterfront

After being in place along the waterfront for nearly a year, Grand Haven resident Mike Westra's kinetic wind sculpture has been formally dedicated and lit up. The metal sculpture, which includes parts of the old stoplight poles from downtown Grand Haven, was installed in October 2010. It was dedicated and given nighttime lighting Thursday. It's located between the Snug Harbor restaurant and the Riverview shops, and is similar to other Westra designs.
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7:11 AM Sep 23, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: A 30-percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north at 10 to 13 mph. Tonight: A 40-percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North-northwest wind between 8 and 15 mph. Saturday: A 30-percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind between 5 and 13 mph.
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6:00 PM Sep 22, 2011

Wild game dinner is Saturday

Master sportsman Steve Rockey will be the guest speaker at a wild game dinner set for 6 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Baptist Church, 12011 N. 120th Ave. Rockey is also the founder and president of www.SportsmenMinistry.com. The event is free, but tickets are required. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. A grand prize drawing for a Remington deer rifle will be held. For more information, or to obtain a ticket, call the church office at 846-4500.
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4:00 PM Sep 22, 2011

Mentors sought for 4-H Tech Wizards program

The Ottawa County 4-H Tech Wizards program is seeking caring adults to become mentors for youth attending Central High School in Grand Haven and Van Raalte Tech in Holland. Mentors needed are professionals working in the related fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Applicants must be age 21 and older, willing to complete a background check and be able to commit two hours per week for one school year.
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3:54 PM Sep 22, 2011

Lane closure on U.S. 31 today

A right lane closure for road repair will be in place today until 5 p.m. on northbound U.S. 31 between Comstock Street and Robbins Road. For up-to-date information on this project and others, go to the list of statewide lane closures at www.michigan.gov/drive.
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3:10 PM Sep 22, 2011
Video

Betten family makes $50K pledge at ArtWalk opening

With the stroke of a brush, organizers kicked off Grand Haven ArtWalk 2011 at the stroke of noon on Wednesday. Grand Haven Mayor Roger Bergman, city councilmen Ed Nieuwenhuis and Dennis Scott, and City Manager Pat McGinnis each painted a portion of a special ArtWalk logo that will hang in the event's headquarters, 20 N. Fifth St. "This promises to be a wonderful two-week event in Grand Haven,' Bergman said during Wednesday's opening ceremony. "The organizers and volunteers have outdone themselves.'
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3:08 PM Sep 22, 2011
Video
Sports

GH tennis can't keep up with 'Dawgs

Grandville's talented collection of singles players put the host Grand Haven varsity tennis team in a pretty big hole during Wednesday's O-K Red Conference meet. Grand Haven's doubles teams nearly dug the Bucs all the way out. The Bucs' No. 1 and No. 3 doubles teams scored exciting three-set victories against the Bulldogs, and their No. 2 team won in straight sets, giving Grand Haven a chance to tie the match if the No. 4 team of George Austin and Reid Murphy could win at No. 4.
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2:00 PM Sep 22, 2011

Michigan Works! offers help to residents losing welfare benefits

With the cutoff deadline for cash assistance enacted under recent welfare reform rapidly approaching, the Michigan Works! Association this week began offering job seekers in Ottawa County - including those who may soon be losing their benefits - a full complement of tools and tips to help them find employment.
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