8:00 PM Oct 13, 2011

Rep. Price to meet with constituents

State Rep. Amanda Price will be at Spring Lake District Library from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, to talk with constituents about their concerns.
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7:56 PM Oct 13, 2011

Haunted Hall now open on weekends in SL Township

Michael Brower doesn't think it's unlucky that he started working for a haunted hall when he was 13, or that the spook house is in its 13th year. It's Halloween season and the Haunted Hall is open for terror tours - and that's where Brower thrives.
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7:56 PM Oct 13, 2011

Men get in the act of giving back

The first meeting for 100 Men (or More) Who Care is Oct. 20.
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6:00 PM Oct 13, 2011

GH-organized ArtPrize entry raises funds for West African students

West African students who attend school under a tree for lack of a school building were the inspiration for an ArtPrize entry that Ottawa Area Intermediate School District students helped create.
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4:00 PM Oct 13, 2011

Russian cellist to join West Mich. Symphony for concerts

Award-winning cellist Alexander Buzlov will join the West Michigan Symphony on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, for the first Masterworks concert of the symphony's 2011-12 season. Performances are at 7:30 both evenings at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave. in downtown Muskegon. This will be Buzlov's third visit to the West Michigan Symphony and his sixth time working with Music Director Scott Speck. His cello will be showcased in Edward Elgar's haunting "Cello Concerto.'
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3:21 PM Oct 13, 2011

Township wants gun range remain closed pending evaluation

Township officials are requesting the North Ottawa Rod and Gun Club to have an independent evaluation of the design of its shooting range following a shooting accident two weeks ago.
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3:00 PM Oct 13, 2011

Housing project opens in former jr. high building

A revitalization project seven years in the making was celebrated Tuesday in Holland.
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2:30 PM Oct 13, 2011
Opinion

PENNING: Being available is more than it seems

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2:00 PM Oct 13, 2011

Health Dept. urges residents to get flu vaccine

Anyone wishing to reduce their risk of becoming ill with the flu is encouraged to get a vaccine. Because the vaccine is widely available throughout the community, the Health Department is not holding vaccine clinics in its offices. For more information about flu prevention and help finding a vaccine clinic near you, visit www.miottawa.org/flu. You can also find tips and updates at www.facebook.com/flugranny.
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1:01 PM Oct 13, 2011
Sports

SL tennis has gelled, now ready for state finals

A back injury sidelined Spring Lake's Ryan Fedewa for several weeks this fall, but the Lakers' sophomore is finally back at full strength, and just in time. Fedewa, who plays No. 1 singles, leads the Lakers' varsity boys tennis team into Friday's Division 3 state finals at Holly/Grand Blanc. He's got a chance to make a nice run at the state meet thanks to a favorable draw.
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1:00 PM Oct 13, 2011

Oil sheen spotted on Grand River

Officials are trying to determine the source of an oil sheen on the Grand River that was seen floating through downtown Jackson.
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12:30 PM Oct 13, 2011
Sports

Bucs' boys, girls runners finish with 6-1 records in O-K Red

Both Grand Haven's boys and girls cross country teams closed out their O-K Red Conference seasons with 6-1 records following their wins over Jenison and East Kentwood on Wednesday at Grand Haven High School. The Bucs' girls lone loss came on Sept. 14 against Hudsonville, but head coach Greg Russick still believes his team is ready to defend its Division 1 championship. On Wednesday, Grand Haven easily outdistanced Jenison, 18-45, and East Kentwood, 18-44.
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12:00 PM Oct 13, 2011

U.S. 31 lane closures in Olive Twp. begin Thursday

There will be daily lane closures on U.S. 31 in Olive Township for the next several weeks.
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11:38 AM Oct 13, 2011

Threat of phragmites to be presented

The Owashtanong Island Audubon Society's meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, will feature a presentation on phragmites.
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11:30 AM Oct 13, 2011

City to hold public hearing on proposed Mulligan’s Hollow Master Plan

The public will have a chance next week to chime in on a plan that aims to map out the future of the city's Mulligan's Hollow Recreation Area.
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10:54 AM Oct 13, 2011
Sports

Bucs' soccer claims a piece of the prize

Stopping shots is nothing new for Grand Haven goalie Ethan Beswick. Scoring goals, on the other hand, is a bit out of the ordinary, but the Buccaneers' senior proved capable at both on Wednesday. Beswick stopped three of the four penalty kicks he faced and also converted on a penalty kick of his own, helping the Buccaneers score a thrilling shootout victory over rival East Kentwood in the O-K Red Conference tournament championship game.
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10:50 AM Oct 13, 2011

Therapy dog Lilly to be at library on Saturday

Lilly, a registered AKC therapy dog, and her "mom,' Char Nash, will be at Loutit District Library at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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