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.

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.

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.

Matt DeYoung - Last Week: 6-4; Season: 6-4, 64.0 percent

Grand Haven residents won't have to travel to Mackinaw City to join the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk activities. The city of Grand Haven is organizing a Third Street Bridge Walk on Labor Day at 9 a.m. as part of the Labor Day Community Walks that are held throughout the state in conjunction with the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk. Event organizers said the Labor Day walks link communities together for health, fitness and active living - similar to how the Mackinac Bridge links both Michigan peninsulas.

A 3-0 spanking at the hands of Hudsonville Unity Christian last fall was still on the minds of Grand Haven varsity boys soccer players 12 months later. The Buccaneers were on the verge of avenging that loss, leading 2-1 in the final 10 minutes of Wednesday's rematch before the Crusaders struck back with a late goal. The two state powerhouses settled for a 2-2 tie in a highly competitive showdown at Buccaneer Stadium.

Spring Lake's volleyball team has coped with heavy hearts this week after one its players, junior Emily Blahnik, has dealt with a family tragedy. Blahnik's mother, Brenda, was involved in an accident at the Spring Lake Aquatic Center on Saturday, when a lift she was working on fell over. Emily has spent the week staying by her mother's side at Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. Brenda was put into an induced coma and recently underwent surgery to relieve pressure on her brain.

The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers and blood donors. To ensure that the Red Cross has enough volunteers to continue responses to local and national disasters, the agency invites West Michigan residents to become trained volunteers. Classes are being offered across the region beginning in September. If you are interested in volunteering for the Red Cross, and receiving the training necessary to help out in your community and across the country, call 1-800-482-2411 for more information.