The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said a weeklong shutdown in September at the Palisades nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan was caused by workers and supervisors not following proper safety procedures.

The focus on Grand Haven High School choirs' "Songs for a Better World' concerts on Saturday will be on helping Love INC fund programs for the homeless.

At least three people suffered minor injuries in a multiple-vehicle, rear-end accident late this morning on southbound Beacon Boulevard at Washington Avenue.

Grand Haven's varsity hockey squad used a 41-17 advantage in shots to overpower Grandville on Wednesday, 4-2. Jordan Klaassen sparked the Buccaneers with a pair of goals. Ian Hibbard and Will Verduin each added single goals for Grand Haven, which is now 3-0 overall and 2-0 in O-K Tier I play. James Dyksterhouse, Asa Pellegrom and Doug Zelenka had assists for the Bucs. Mark Nalley was in goal, making 15 saves on the 17 shots he faced. Grandville goalie Sean Schmeister was busy all night, turning away 37 shots.

Grand Haven senior Danny Cotter added to his list of postseason honors on Wednesday as he was named to the Detroit News All-State Dream Team.

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The Boy Scouts slogan, "Do a good turn daily,' was emphasized recently when members of Boy Scouts Troop 246 helped clear some hiking and skiing trails at Mulligan's Hollow in Grand Haven.