Grand Haven Tribune

10:26 AM Sep 2, 2011

Wine-and-design event in Holland to benefit Center for Women in Transition

The ninth annual Le Style de Vie, a wine-and-design event, will be held Saturday, Sept. 10 on Eighth Street in downtown Holland. The Center for Women in Transition will be the beneficiary of this event. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased at www.aplaceforwomen.org/events, Butch's Globe or Studio K in Holland.

10:17 AM Sep 2, 2011

Charter boat crew fishes sailor out of rough Lake Mich.

Dana Bonney has been running a charter fishing service out of Grand Haven since 1984 and has been a captain since 1987, but he's never had to handle a situation like he did last week. "This is the first time I've ever had to pull somebody out of the water,' he said. Bonney, his brother Rob and their customers were heading back into the Grand Haven channel on their charter fishing boat, the Danel, late Saturday afternoon. They were coming in earlier than usual because some rough weather hit before it was expected.

9:26 AM Sep 2, 2011

Former MSU, NBA player to be sentenced today

Former NBA player and Michigan State University star Jay Vincent is asking a judge to keep him out of prison so he can repay victims of a fraud scheme. The 52-year-old Vincent was scheduled to be sentenced today in federal court in Grand Rapids. He pleaded guilty to fraud and tax charges. The government said Vincent and an associate defrauded 20,000 people out of more than $1 million by charging them to become certified home inspectors.

7:33 AM Sep 2, 2011

Dulcimer jam held at Christian Reformed Conference Grounds

Musicians from all over West Michigan gathered for a dulcimer jam Tuesday night at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds. This was the eighth year for the event, said Muskegon resident Ruthann Sterenberg - who attended the event with her husband, Edward, who is the dulcimer player in their family. "It's really been growing,' Sterenberg said. Some of the same players were planning to attend a hymn sing at the same location on Wednesday night. They were going to play old-fashioned gospel songs, Sterenberg said.

7:12 AM Sep 2, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind at 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North-northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North-northwest wind between 7 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

7:10 AM Sep 2, 2011

High school football tonight

The second week of high school football begins tonight. Tonight's games include Grand Haven hosting Traverse City West, Spring Lake at Ludington and Fruitport hosting Newaygo. The latter two games are Lakes Eight Conference openers for all four teams. WGHN (92.1 FM) is broadcasting the Grand Haven game, starting at 7 p.m. Check back here to get the scores.

6:54 AM Sep 2, 2011

Grand Haven football vs. Traverse City West

11:58 PM Sep 1, 2011

Reyes' interception keys Trojans' win

On a night that it payed tribute to former defensive coach Larry Rueger prior to Thursday's Lakes Eight Conference opener against Newaygo, Fruitport's defense would have made its old coach proud. The Trojans' rugged 'D' made a big statement with the game on the line, coming up with a key interception in the end zone that locked up Fruitport's 30-10 win over visiting Newaygo.

8:00 PM Sep 1, 2011

‘Neighbors’ photos on display at Muskegon museum

"Neighbors: Photography by David and Kathy Myers' is on exhibit at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave., through Nov. 6. The Myerses traveled to 27 cities, villages and townships in the Muskegon County to capture the telling images in the exhibition. The photographs link the similarities between residents, while managing to also emphasize their individualities.

6:00 PM Sep 1, 2011

Ottawa County Parks’ fall interpretive walk series begins Sept. 10

Ottawa County Parks will host several naturalist-led walks this fall. The walks last about 90 minutes and will be canceled if it is raining. There are no program fees and advance registration is not required. Be prepared for outdoor conditions.

4:00 PM Sep 1, 2011

Business mentoring workshop set for Sept. 20

The e-merge Entrepreneur Network and the Muskegon Chapter of S.C.O.R.E. business counselors are co-hosting a business mentoring workshop from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. It will be held at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, 380 W. Western Ave., Suite 202. The workshop is specifically designed for people who are either currently mentoring a West Michigan business or considering becoming a business mentor. Anyone from the West Michigan region who is interested in learning more about effective business mentoring skills is invited to attend.

3:59 PM Sep 1, 2011

Air quality alert today

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment has issued an action day for elevated levels of ozone for today for Ottawa, Muskegon, Kent, Allegan, Mason, Oceana and Van Buren counties. The air quality alert means pollutants are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups' range. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. These activities include refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling, using gasoline-powered lawn equipment, and using charcoal lighter fluid.

3:57 PM Sep 1, 2011

GM says U.S. sales up 18 percent in August

General Motors, Chrysler and Nissan reported surprisingly strong sales in August, as buyers went for fuel-efficient vehicles and Jeeps. Industry analysts had expected a weaker month because of consumers' anxiety about the economy and bad weather on the East Coast. GM's sales rose 18 percent, Chrysler's climbed 31 percent, and Nissan's were up 19 percent.

2:00 PM Sep 1, 2011

Men’s barbershop society names woman as director

The Muskegon Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society has selected a young woman as its new director. S. Annette Jurcevic will be the first female director of the 70-year-old, all-male singing organization.

1:55 PM Sep 1, 2011

Lakers' young tennis guns ready to go

Spring Lake sophomore Ryan Fedewa won't be doing any bodybuilding flex-offs after his matches this fall, but added strength - especially on his serve - has been a welcome addition to his game at No. 1 singles for the Lakers varsity tennis squad.

12:30 PM Sep 1, 2011

Chili cookoff raises $1,600 for The People Center

Great weather contributed to a great turnout and the ability to raise $1,600 in the fifth annual Smith's Bayou Chili Cookoff on Saturday, according to organizers. A check was presented Tuesday by the event's co-chairpersons, Rebecca Hopp and JoAnn Grotemat, to officials at The People Center in Spring Lake. People Center Director Karen Reenders said the timing couldn't be any better - "especially when you're getting to the end of the year and the money is running out from the Christmas giving,' she said.

11:13 AM Sep 1, 2011

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