3:00 PM May 16, 2013
Community Columnist

BEUSCHEL: Pushing aside the world of electronics

I’m unplugged and proud of it!
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2:00 PM May 16, 2013
Our Views

Video cams make workplaces safe

The old saying “better safe than sorry” comes to mind when talk focuses on the gas station in Norton Shores where Jessica Heeringa was working when she disappeared.
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1:30 PM May 16, 2013
Sports
The Pekel quadruplets, from left, Cody, Brianna, Debbie and Alan, compete in a friendly family race on the Fruitport track on Wednesday. (Tribune photo/Nate Thompson)

Pick a pack of Pekels

Quadruplets all star on Trojans' track and field team
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1:00 PM May 16, 2013
Business
Tribune photo/Marie Havenga: Vander Mill owner Paul Vander Heideshows off some of his new automated canning equipment.

Crafting canned cider

The owner of a local cider mill has decided to can it.
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11:57 AM May 16, 2013
Tribune photo/Ben Perfect: A long line of cyclists ride together in silence Wednesday in honor of bicyclists who were killed or injured.

Ride of Silence

A silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while biking on public roadways took place Wednesday evening in Spring Lake.
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11:30 AM May 16, 2013
Sports

SL golf clings to Lakes 8 lead

Lakers hold 12-stroke advantage with one league jamboree remaining
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11:00 AM May 16, 2013

State's jobless rate dips to 8.4 percent

Michigan's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April as the number of people working rose while the number of jobless people fell, state officials said.
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10:17 AM May 16, 2013
Sports
Fruitport catcher Lindsey Helsen fires to first base after snatching up a bunt during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Mona Shores. (Tribune photo/Nate Thompson)

Sailors' softball sweeps Trojans

Mona Shores pulls away late for wins in both games
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10:00 AM May 16, 2013
(Courtesy photo/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) This photo shows the size that some Asian carp can get.

Grand tested for Asian carp

(Full story) Wildlife experts are trying to get a fin up on any Asian carp invasion of the Great Lakes region.
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8:55 AM May 16, 2013

Bill would make Mich. fund schools' mascot changes

Michigan lawmakers are introducing legislation requiring a state department to reimburse schools that may have to drop their American Indian mascots.
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7:58 AM May 16, 2013
Police/Fire
(Tribune file photo/Becky Vargo) A damaged police cruiser and van sit in and near the intersection of Lake Avenue and Savidge Street in Spring Lake.

No tickets in police car, van crash

No tickets will be issued in the May 7 crash involving a Spring Lake/Ferrysburg police cruiser and a minivan.
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7:00 AM May 16, 2013

Today's forecast

Sunny, with a high near 63. Light south-southwest wind becoming west-southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
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6:00 AM May 16, 2013

10 things to know today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:
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8:10 PM May 15, 2013
Cecelia Cichan before her release from the hospital (solesurvivorfilm.com)

Survivor of 1987 Mich. plane crash breaks silence

Cecelia Crocker's body provides her with a constant reminder of the most traumatic event of her life — one that she doesn't otherwise remember.
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7:43 PM May 15, 2013

Power bills to rise for Consumers Energy customers

The average electric customer of Consumers Energy will start paying $1.67 more per month.
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5:23 PM May 15, 2013

Uttering and publishing: What is that?

Bob of Grand Haven asked, "In Monday's Tribune, on Page 2, there were two references in 'Circuit Court Sentencings' that I don't understand. Please explain what the terms 'uttering and publishing' in the world of crime refer to."
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4:45 PM May 15, 2013
(Tribune photo) Work under way at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Harbor Drive.

Bricks going in ... for the third time

Workers have shut down the base of Washington Avenue as workers rip out and reinstall brick pavers at the intersection of Harvor Drive.
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