Grand Haven Tribune

9:53 AM Sep 6, 2011

Authorities arrest man in case of impregnated girl, 11

Authorities in suburban Detroit said they've arrested a man who is charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl who became pregnant and recently gave birth. The Macomb County Sheriff's Department said 28-year-old Trevaun Brooks of Mount Clemens was found Monday evening at a home in the nearby community of Warren. Brooks is charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct. He was expected in court today. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said Friday that Brooks was supposed to talk to investigators last week, but did not appear.

8:29 AM Sep 6, 2011

First day of school

7:25 AM Sep 6, 2011

Man rescues person from burning home

An Ottawa County man helped save another person from a house fire Saturday night. The fire happened in the 9000 block of Four Winds Lane in Olive Township. A neighbor noticed smoke coming from the home of Scott Pierce, 42. When they couldn't make contact, Kevin Lothschutz went into the burning building - and, with the help of friends, saved Pierce from the fire. Pierce was hospitalized in critical condition because of burns and smoke inhalation. Lothschutz suffered minor injuries.

7:12 AM Sep 6, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. East-northeast wind between 5 and 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East-northeast wind at around 10 mph. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

2:31 PM Sep 5, 2011

Hundreds participate in Third Street Bridge Walk

The chill of fall was in the air as hundreds of people turned out for the 4th annual Third Street Bridge Walk in Grand Haven on Monday. "I think a lot of people are here because it is a beautiful day,' said Mayor Roger Bergman, who helped to organize the event. The nearly 4-mile trek took walkers from the Third Street bridge on Harbor Island, down the Grand Haven boardwalk and to the end of the south pier. Once the walk was finished, people were able to walk to Chinook Pier, where there were prizes and ice cream provided by Temptations.

1:50 PM Sep 5, 2011

Auditions for Muskegon Chamber Choir are Sept. 6

Auditions for the Muskegon Chamber Choir will be held Tuesday, Sept. 6, beginning at 7 p.m. in the choir room at Mona Shores High School, 1121 W. Seminole Road in Norton Shores. Candidates must be at least age 18 and have graduated high school.

12:51 PM Sep 5, 2011

Wyoming man hurt in water skiing accident

A Wyoming, Mich. man was hurt in a water skiing accident late this afternoon on Lloyd's Bayou, northeast of Leonard Road. Richard Ponstein, 51, was slalom skiing behind a personal water craft shortly after 4 p.m. when he dropped the ski in order to ski barefooted, said Sgt. Bob Ruster of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department. The ski flipped up and hit him in the head, stunning him, Ruster said.

11:00 AM Sep 5, 2011

No Tribune today

Reminder: The Grand Haven Tribune will not be publishing today, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

7:56 AM Sep 5, 2011

Grand Haven Third Street Bridge Walk

7:00 AM Sep 5, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: A 30-percent chance of showers, mainly before 2 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind around 18 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 48. North-northeast wind between 11 and 18 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 8 mph.

8:55 PM Sep 4, 2011

Local dentist wants to give back to his community

Dr. Jared Van Ittersum has set some clear goals for himself. He wants to be part of the most technological dental practice in West Michigan. And he wants to be known as a dentist who is willing to give back to his community. Van Ittersum, 30, who grew up in Spring Lake, is well on his way to achieving those goals. He and his partner - Dr. Elias Achey - now own four family dental practices in West Michigan. Van Ittersum and Achey manage the Spring Lake Family Dentistry office at 102 Buchanan.

8:55 PM Sep 4, 2011

Fund created to help Blahnik family

Friends and co-workers of Brenda Blahnik have set up an assistance fund for the family of the Spring Lake woman who was critically injured in a work accident Aug. 27. Blahnik, 47, suffered head and back injuries when the mechanical lift from which she was working tipped over and fell onto the cement in the pool area of the Spring Lake Community Fitness and Aquatic Center. She remains in an induced coma at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

5:52 PM Sep 4, 2011

Storms wreak havoc on Michigan, Notre Dame football games

A band of storms throughout the Midwest cancelled the end of one game, postponed another and caused delays in other matchups. Michigan and Western Michigan agreed to end their game Saturday late in the third quarter after a second delay due to lightning, giving Brady Hoke a 34-10 victor in his debut. "It was kind of wild," Hoke said. "Wet and wild." Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said the lopsided score played a part in ending the game early.

3:00 PM Sep 3, 2011

Change in piling depth adds to SL Village Greenway costs

Expenses are piling up for the Grand River Greenway project. Village Manager Ryan Cotton said he learned Thursday that pilings for the boardwalk through the Mill Point Preserve wetland, west of School Street, will cost at least $80,000 more than the original bid amounts. Village Council on Tuesday will discuss options for the project, which is running more than $100,000 more than expected.

12:00 PM Sep 3, 2011

Council to look at proposed Columbus Avenue redevelopment

An amendment to the city's brownfield plan would pave the way for redevelopment at 128 Columbus Ave. City Council on Tuesday will be holding a public hearing during its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. about approving a redevelopment plan for the site, located between First and Second streets. The site was formerly a bowling alley and other businesses.

10:03 AM Sep 3, 2011

Severe thunderstorm watch canceled

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has canceled a severe thunderstorm watch in effect today for West Michigan, including Ottawa County. However, showers and thunderstorms are still in the forecast for today and tonight. For up-to-date weather information, visit www.wzzm13.com/weather or watch WZZM-TV.

9:01 AM Sep 3, 2011

High school football scores

Thursday night's final scores: Grand Haven beat Traverse City West, 48-21. Spring Lake dominated Ludington, 50-27. Fruitport beat Newaygo, 30-10. And in college football action Thursday night, Grand Valley State shut out Western Oregon, 23-0. For details on the games, click here.