12:30 PM Aug 15, 2011

More Michigan schools fall short of federal goals

Tougher standards have left more Michigan schools failing to meet requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind law. Michigan education officials said today that 21 percent of the state's public school buildings failed to make adequate yearly progress as defined by the law in the 2010-11 academic year. That's up from about 14 percent in the previous academic year. The decline in the number of schools meeting standards comes even though state test scores have been on the rise. Higher proficiency targets are now required under the federal law.
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11:03 AM Aug 15, 2011
Police/Fire

14-year-old boy crashes parents' SUV to end joyride

A 14-year-old North Muskegon boy's joyride was cut short Saturday morning after his vehicle crashed into a power pole south of Grand Haven, near Hayes Street and U.S. 31. Police said the incident began when the 14-year-old took his parents sport utility vehicle for a ride. The parents were asleep at the time and didn't know the vehicle was taken, said Capt. Rick Yonker of the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety.
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10:58 AM Aug 15, 2011
Police/Fire

Teens caught brandishing toy gun while driving

Two Muskegon teens are in trouble with the law after they were observed brandishing an Airsoft gun at 5 p.m. Thursday near Beacon Boulevard and Taylor Avenue in Grand Haven.
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10:57 AM Aug 15, 2011
Opinion

STRANGE GH: Hidden Ottawa County treasures rich in folklore

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10:43 AM Aug 15, 2011

Recital, art display Thursday at Holland-area church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a musical recital and visual art display on Thursday evening. The church is at the corner of Quincy Street and 112th Avenue in Holland Township. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for the display, followed by a musical performance at 7 p.m. The vocal stylings will include straight opera (Puccini to Gershwin), musical theater and 1930s swing music. The artist mediums represented will include paintings, photography, sculpture, quilting and cross stitch. The event is free and open to the public.
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10:35 AM Aug 15, 2011
Video

Rain, storms thin crowds at Del Shannon Car Show

Coopersville City Councilman Rodney Lloyd was at work at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, parking cars for the Coopersville Summerfest Del Shannon Car Show. When the first storm went through around 5 a.m., Lloyd said he thought the show may be canceled - considering rain was in the forecast all day. "At 5 a.m., it was really coming down,' he said. "But there was a lot of cars out here, even though it was raining.'
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10:28 AM Aug 15, 2011
Sports

Penguins' Bylsma visits hometown, enjoys fishing on Lake Michigan

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma returned to his hometown of Grand Haven last week to vacation and run his annual youth hockey camp in Grand Rapids. On Friday, he enjoyed a morning of charter fishing aboard the boat "Reel Pursuit,' captained by Ken and Jason Steigenga. Joining Bylsma on board was Grand Haven's Jay Brace, who submitted the winning bid at the Grand Haven Christian School auction last spring for the opportunity to enjoy a morning out on the water with the reigning National Hockey League Coach of the Year.
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7:05 AM Aug 15, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. North-northwest wind between 6 and 14 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North-northwest wind between 5 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph.
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3:10 PM Aug 14, 2011

Coopersville Summerfest Del Shannon Car Show

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5:50 PM Aug 13, 2011

Michigan GOP to pick delegates in ’closed’ primary

Republican leaders in Michigan voted Saturday to choose their 2012 presidential convention delegates with a closed primary, which supporters say is more inclusive than a convention or caucuses. Under Michigan law, a closed primary means people going to the polls must declare themselves Republicans before casting ballots. Some who opposed the measure say the primary will be closed in name only, since voters can just say they are Republican.
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5:46 PM Aug 13, 2011

Severe thunderstorm watch

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch through 8 p.m. Saturday for much of the southern half of the Lower Peninsula, including Ottawa County. For up-to-the-minute weather information, visit www.wzzm13.com/weather .
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3:01 PM Aug 13, 2011
Police/Fire

GHT man, 21, charged with sex assault of 12-year-old

A Grand Haven Township man was arrested Friday for the alleged sex assault of a 12-year-old Grand Haven resident. Adam James Hitsman, 21, was arraigned before Judge Richard Kloote in Ottawa County 58th District Court on Friday and charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Bond was set at $7,000 cash surety and Hitsman was lodged in the Ottawa County Jail.
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2:00 PM Aug 13, 2011

Museum to host historic Spring Lake Village walk on Aug. 24

Who thought there were more business opportunities in Spring Lake than Grand Rapids when deciding where to open a hardware store? Who gave a party on china plates to the children of Central School if they left their garden alone during the summer? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on the Spring Lake Village Walk at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.
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12:00 PM Aug 13, 2011

Antique outboard motor show at Mich. Martime Museum on Aug. 27

Old outboard boat motors will be in abundance in South Haven later this month. The Michigan Maritime Museum, in partnership with the Wolverine Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club, is holding its annual Antique Outboard Motor Show, Swap Meet and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 27. Club members from across Michigan and Indiana will be displaying and talking about their antique and classic motors. Old iron will be seen and heard running and smoking in the test tank, as members show off their latest restorations.
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10:00 AM Aug 13, 2011
Police/Fire

W. Michigan police to crack down on drunk drivers

Motorists are being warned not to let their summertime fun end with a drunk driving arrest. Law enforcement agencies in 13 West Michigan counties will be cracking down on drunk drivers through additional patrols from Aug. 19 to Sept. 5. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is coordinating the crackdown by administering federal traffic safety funds to more than 200 agencies in 35 counties. Grant-funded counties in West Michigan are Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo and Van Buren.
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8:00 AM Aug 13, 2011

Financial workshop for girls offered at library

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore and Loutit District Library are teaming up to offer "Got Money?' - an interactive workshop on saving, investing and becoming a young financial guru for girls in grades 3-12. The workshop will take place at the library, 407 Columbus Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. It will include speakers and activities, with a snack and lunch provided. The program is funded by a grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, call 842-5560, ext. 216.
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5:30 AM Aug 13, 2011

Weekend forecast

Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South-southwest wind at 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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