Grand Haven Tribune

12:01 AM Jul 23, 2011

Rich Hopkins to lead Sunday’s W.O.W.

Worship leader and composer Rick Hopkins will be leading Worship on the Waterfront at the Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Sunday. Through his singing and song writing, Hopkins desires to share his life experience and a lifelong journey with God through music. His hope is that it will resonate with the audience longing to see a broken world made right. Hopkins puts his energy and emotion into writing songs that stir people closer to God. He said he also loves to lead worship and be part of a group of people desiring to see God move and be glorified.

Jul 23, 2011 (All day)

Maranatha summer series features Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Gracia Burnham

Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference will host the 2011 Women's Summer Breakaway, July 26-27, featuring Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Gracia Burnham. DeMoss returns to Maranatha with her love for the Jesus and a profound giftedness for teaching His Word. She is heard daily by millions of women on the "Revive Our Hearts' radio program and has challenged thousands through the True Woman Movement, calling them to heart revival and biblical womanhood.

Jul 23, 2011 (All day)

Final Harry Potter film a fitting conclusion

11:42 PM Jul 22, 2011

Accomplice sentenced in death of Venus Stewart

A man accused of being the accomplice in the abduction and slaying of a 32-year-old Michigan woman has been sentenced to a year in jail and three years probation. The Kalamazoo Gazette reported Friday that St. Joseph County Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman announced Ricky Spencer's sentence in Centreville. Venus Stewart disappeared in April 2010. Her body has not been found. Stewart's estranged husband, Doug Stewart, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced in April to life in prison.

11:41 PM Jul 22, 2011

Former radio DJ dies after being pulled from pool

A veteran Grand Rapids disc jockey died two days after she was pulled from a pool at her home. Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital officials said Allison Harte died Thursday night after family decided to take her off a respirator. Her husband, Roger Dykstra, pulled her from the bottom of the in-ground pool at their Rockford-area home. Harte's real name was Prudence Dykstra.

11:39 PM Jul 22, 2011

Local doctor spreading the word on eating healthy foods

If you're looking for a way to a healthier lifestyle, you might want to talk to Dr. Norm Boeve. Boeve, who has phased out his practice as an orthopedic surgeon in Grand Haven, is working full-time at maintaining a healthy lifestyle. At age 72, Boeve competed in this year's duathlon portion of the Grand Haven Triathlon. He credits his plant-based diet (vegetarian meals) and exercise program for being able to compete in such a strenuous event.

11:39 PM Jul 22, 2011

Missing man found dead

The body of a Grant-area man missing since Saturday was found Thursday. The Newaygo County Sheriff's Department was dispatched for a possible motorcycle crash to Maple Island Avenue and South River Drive on Thursday night. The driver of the motorcycle, 39-year-old Walter Wojahn, was pronounced dead at the scene. Family members said Wojahn left for work in Spring Lake late Saturday morning, but never showed up. They had been searching for him since Saturday. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

11:32 PM Jul 22, 2011

Teens learn to swing dance at SL park

About a dozen teenagers took to the dance floor while another dozen watched from the wings during an evening of swing dance fun Friday night at Spring Lake's Mill Point Park. "It was warm, but I think the rain earlier cooled things off,' said dance instructor Ben Terpstra, a student at Hope College. "It was a beautiful night.' All high school students are invited to the two-hour event, called "The Dance Project,' which runs from 7-9 p.m. every Friday. Refreshments are served.

4:00 PM Jul 22, 2011

Pigeon Creek Shakespeare troupe to perform ‘Cymbeline’ at C3 Exchange

The Grand Haven-based Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will stage an all-male cast production of Shakespeare's "Cymbeline' at C3 Exchange in Spring Lake, July 29-31. This production is directed by Bob Jones, who travels to West Michigan from Virginia to direct for Pigeon Creek.

2:00 PM Jul 22, 2011

Local rec program to conduct needs survey

Over the next month, the Northwest Ottawa Recreation Authority will be conducting a Recreational Needs Survey of the area. The survey area includes the cities of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg, Grand Haven, Robinson and Port Sheldon townships; and the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district. NORA officials say the survey will determine the wants and needs of the community. Surveyors will inquire about current satisfaction with facilities, fields and programs, as well as interest in creation of new facilities and expanded program options.

12:00 PM Jul 22, 2011

2 Ferrysburg stores cited for tobacco sales to minors

The "No Cigs for Our Kids' campaign partnered with law enforcement agencies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, Spring Lake-Ferrysburg Police Department and the Holland Department of Public Safety last month to ensure stores do not sell tobacco to those under age 18. The 54 undercover tobacco compliance checks in June resulted in sales to an underage decoy at two Ferrysburg stores: the Reef Party Store and JD's Shoreline Super Stop.

11:00 AM Jul 22, 2011

WHAT'S UP: Manned spaceflight is worth the cost

10:51 AM Jul 22, 2011

Two accidents in village on Thursday afternoon

A 27-year-old Spring Lake man suffered only minor injuries after a car he was riding in was struck by another vehicle on Thursday afternoon. Spring Lake/Ferrysburg Police said the incident happened at 12:25 p.m. when a car driven by a 62-year-old Spring Lake resident, heading south on Lake Avenue, was struck by a car driven by a 70-year-old Spring Lake resident, who was turning left off River Street onto Lake. The 27-year-old was a passenger in the 62-year-old's car.

10:50 AM Jul 22, 2011

Michigan crash deaths from booze down, drugs up

Drunken driving deaths are down slightly in Michigan, while reported drugged-driving deaths are up, state police said Thursday. Overall, 357 people were killed on Michigan streets and highways last year in crashes linked to drinking or drug use, state police said. That's up from 351 in 2009. An annual report released Thursday said drunken-driving deaths fell from 299 in 2009 to 283 in 2010, while drug-related crash deaths rose from 119 to 153. One reason for the increase is more testing for drugs, the report said.

10:39 AM Jul 22, 2011

Public hearings set for proposed nursing home and additions

The Alliance for Health will hold two public hearings to receive comments on nine proposals in Ottawa and Kent counties that are seeking Certificate of Need approval, including the North Ottawa Community Health System's proposed new nursing home south of Grand Haven. The first hearing will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, in the Main Conference Room of the Ottawa County Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St. in West Olive.

10:39 AM Jul 22, 2011

State fishing report: Bass, panfish action in full swing

LANSING (AP) - Bass and panfish action is in full swing on the inland lakes, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The walleye bite has slowed with the extremely warm weather, the DNR said in its weekly fishing report. It said some of the rivers are low and clear which makes trout fishing much more of a challenge. SOUTHWEST LOWER PENINSULA

10:34 AM Jul 22, 2011

Whitecaps' players visit fans at SL District Library

The young crowd at Spring Lake District Library showed they were well informed of the wheelings and dealings of Major League Baseball on Thursday.