4:00 PM Aug 17, 2011
An upcoming exhibit at Grand Valley State University will showcase the photographic work of the late Robert Koropp. "Robert Koropp: Photographic Art' will include selections from his five decades and multiple genres of photographic work.
2:00 PM Aug 17, 2011
Downtown Grand Haven streets will be filled with deals instead of wheels this Friday and Saturday during the Grand Haven Annual Sidewalk Sale. The first three blocks of Washington Avenue, from Harbor Drive to Third Street, will be closed to traffic so merchants and buyers can meet to find the best deals. "We have more businesses within our overall district (participating) than we have had in the last few years,' Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Dana Kollewehr said.
1:00 PM Aug 17, 2011
You can design a unique gourmet hot dog while listening to live traditional Irish jigs on the patio at Fat Chix Cantina, 314 S. Beechtree St. in Grand Haven from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. The event will help support a community ArtPrize project organized by the coffee shop's staff. The cost is a donation at your discretion. The community ArtPrize project will feature a 24-man dancing and drumming group from Ghana. Organizer Mary Mitchell said that about $36,000 of the $45,000 cost to bring them here has been raised.
12:00 PM Aug 17, 2011
The local Catholic community will be celebrating summer with a "community-building' festival this week. The St. Patrick's & St. Anthony's Community Summer Festival began Tuesday evening with a family bike ride and runs through Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 920 Fulton Ave. in Grand Haven. "Saturday is our big day,' said Jolene Nelson, who works in the St. Patrick's Parish office.
11:19 AM Aug 17, 2011
Authorities said a $1,500 reward is being offered for information related to the beating death of a swan on Traverse City's West Bay. The Traverse City Record-Eagle reported that a man attacked the swan July 3. The reward is for information that results in the apprehension and conviction of the attacker. First Lt. David Shaw of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Law Enforcement Division said the case likely won't be solved without help from the public.
11:18 AM Aug 17, 2011
Authorities said a 30-year-old man died in an accident while repairing a semitrailer in the Manistee County community of Bear Lake. Kurt Milarch of Onekama died Monday after the accident at Ron Brown & Sons asphalt paving company. Bear Lake is located on U.S. 31 north of Manistee. The death was under investigation. - Information from: Ludington Daily News
11:01 AM Aug 17, 2011
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the local museum's "Our Woodland Ways' program will highlight Madeline LaFromboise, an Ottawa Indian who was the first female business owner in the Tri-Cities. Children will learn about where Madeline grew up, what business she owned and about how she has been honored by the state of Michigan for her accomplishments. This free program does not require advanced registration. For more information, call the Tri-Cities Historical Museum at 842-0700.
11:00 AM Aug 17, 2011
Area children will have the opportunity to create their own Victorian fan at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's "Tuesdays History for Kids' on Aug. 30. The make-it-and-take-it program is offered from 10-11 a.m. This free program takes place at the museum's Akeley Building, 200 Washington Ave. in downtown Grand Haven. Advanced registration is not required. For more information, call 842-0700.
10:48 AM Aug 17, 2011
With a national championship on the line, Grand Haven's Jacob Vanderlaan shook off the nerves and calmly sent his penalty kick into the back of the net. His four teammates did the same, wrapping up the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship in the U-17 division for the Grand Rapids Crew Juniors soccer team. The Crew needed a fantastic showing against Penn Fusion Celtic in the championship game, which was tied at 1-1 after regulation and remained tied throughout overtime. The national championships took place July 27-29 in Phoenix.
10:46 AM Aug 17, 2011
The Grand Haven Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Tri-Cities Kids League for improvements to the Spring Lake Middle School softball fields. Funds for this grant were awarded from the Fluor Schwartz Memorial Fund and the Greatest Needs Fund. The grant covers the cost of replacing clay blocks in the infield at the batter's box and the pitching rubber. These improvements help to level the field and stabilize the footing reducing the possibility of ankle and knee injuries and injuries due to bad bounces in the infield.
10:44 AM Aug 17, 2011
The Robbins Road Sub-Area Plan is now part of the township's Master Plan. The Grand Haven Township Planning Commission on Monday unanimously approved the plan as an amendment to the township's Master Plan. "It's all done,' Township Manager Bill Cargo said. "... All the steps have been followed.' The Robbins Road Sub-Area Plan is a joint effort between Grand Haven city and the township to provide for better design and access management along the corridor.
10:42 AM Aug 17, 2011
Residents who use Mulligan's Hollow Drive are being asked to be aware of construction taking place this week. Mulligan's Hollow Drive will be closed due to construction from Wednesday through Friday. Commuters are being asked to use Y Drive off Harbor Drive to access the local YMCA and Mulligan's Hollow area.
7:08 AM Aug 17, 2011
Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South-southwest wind at 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind at 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10 percent. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North-northwest wind at around 8 mph.
6:00 PM Aug 16, 2011
A downtown Grand Haven hair salon will host an eight-hour cut-a-thon on Saturday to raise money for the Center for Women in Transition. Donaylle Nicole Hair Studio, 117 Washington Ave., will forward 100 percent of the proceeds from the cut-a-thon to the nonprofit CWIT. Haircuts will be available for $20 and a chair massage can be enjoyed for $1 per minute; in addition to face-painting, mini-manicures, hair feathers and more. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and run through 5 p.m. during the annual Sidewalk Sales in downtown Grand Haven.
4:00 PM Aug 16, 2011
The Grand Haven school district will welcome some new faces when the 2011-12 school year begins in a few weeks. The following individuals are new Grand Haven Area Public Schools teachers and staff:
2:00 PM Aug 16, 2011
The annual Art on the Riverfront - an outdoor juried art show held along Grand Haven's boardwalk at the Municipal Marina - will take place Saturday. Now on its 11th year, the one-day exhibit showcases the works of accomplished regional artists in a wide variety of media - including painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, glass, wood and metal. The show is sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council and is free to the public. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.