10:41 AM Jul 28, 2011
Police/Fire

Thefts from beach, cars prompts warning from police

A series of recent thefts reported from beaches and cars in the city of Grand Haven and Grand Haven Township have prompted police to warn people to secure their valuables. "Don't leave valuables on the beach,' said Lt. Renee Freeman of the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety. "Lock your cars.' Freeman said surrounding areas have been getting hit with "snatch-and-grab' thieves who run up to cars or beach towels and grab whatever is handy.
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8:20 AM Jul 28, 2011

Lane closure today on U.S. 31

UPDATE (8:18 a.m.) A left lane closure today for road maintenance for northbound U.S. 31, between Buchanan and Warner streets in Grand Haven Township, has been canceled. For up-to-date information on this project and others, go to the list of statewide lane closures at www.michigan.gov/drive.
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7:10 AM Jul 28, 2011

Old beech tree in 100 block of Sherman Avenue falls Wednesday night

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7:05 AM Jul 28, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind at 5 to 9 mph. Tonight: A 40-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming northeast at 4 to 7 mph. Friday: A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west-northwest at 5 to 8 mph.
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7:35 PM Jul 27, 2011

Michiganders split on federal debt debate

As Congress struggles to reach an agreement on raising the federal debt ceiling, some Michigan residents are sending letters demanding that senior programs be left untouched while others are telling lawmakers not to raise the ceiling at all. The conflicting messages came Tuesday as Congress and the White House raced to meet an Aug. 2 deadline to raise the ceiling and avoid a potential government default that could send the already weak economy into a swoon that damages the nation's credit rating.
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3:08 PM Jul 27, 2011

Heavy rain and more storms on the way

The forecast for the Grand Haven for the rest of this afternoon calls for more showers and thunderstorms. Steady temperature around 77 and a south wind at around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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2:00 PM Jul 27, 2011

Mich. fruit crop expected to surpass last year’s

Michigan growers expect the state's 2011 fruit crop to generally surpass last year's production. The state's cherry crop has been late this year because of the cool, wet spring - but above-average yields are in the forecast, The Detroit News reported today. Blueberries, peaches and grapes are also forecast to deliver heavy yields. The apple crop is projected at 25 million bushels, about the same as 1995's record.
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1:00 PM Jul 27, 2011

Coast Guard reaches out for paddlesport safety

For the second consecutive year, the 9th Coast Guard District is observing "Paddles Up Great Lakes' - an educational outreach campaign aimed at raising safe boating awareness among the region's paddlesport enthusiasts. The campaign began Saturday and culminates with the annual "Paddles Up Niagara' event on July 30 at Beaver Creek State Park in Grand Island, N.Y.
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12:10 PM Jul 27, 2011

Lake Express Ferry shut down to replace engine

A Lake Michigan ferry is shut down temporarily for an engine replacement. The high-speed Lake Express Ferry makes two to three trips daily between Milwaukee and Muskegon. In a news release, the company said the ferry has four engines producing a total of 12,000 horsepower, allowing it to reach a speed of 40 mph.
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11:28 AM Jul 27, 2011

Lt. Gov.'s daughter, 1, has heart attack

The 1-year-old daughter of Michigan's Lt. Gov. Brian Calley went into cardiac arrest while being prepared for a heart procedure at a hospital. Ken Silfven, a spokesman for Gov. Rick Snyder, said in an e-mail this morning that Kara last was reported in stable condition Tuesday evening. She has undergone past surgery to address a heart defect, and was at an Ann Arbor hospital for a cardiac catheterization. Silfven said Calley and his family have received an outpouring of prayers and support following word of Kara's hospitalization.
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11:13 AM Jul 27, 2011
Opinion

Coming home after 2 years in Kazakhstan

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11:11 AM Jul 27, 2011
Sports

Coast Guard Run wraps up inaugural 5K series

Brooke Sheldon had no idea what kind of turn-out to expect when it was announced that the three big 5K races in Grand Haven would team up as part of a series. After all, the opening race, the Klever Innovations Kick Off to Summer Run, takes place on Memorial Day weekend while the second, the Grand Haven High School Patriot's Day Run, is over the 4th of July holiday. The third, and largest, is Saturday's Coast Guard Festival Run, which serves as kick-off to the week-long Coast Guard Festival.
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11:09 AM Jul 27, 2011
Sports

Fishing with the governor

After several months of working to get Gov. Rick Snyder out fishing for a day, local charter boat captain Denny Grinold got his chance this week. Grinold hosted the governor on Monday, and said he came away extremely impressed.
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11:08 AM Jul 27, 2011

Rotary Club donates $15,000 to Grand Haven Schools Foundation

The members of the Rotary Club of Grand Haven took a new approach to the public service projects they are working on - trading in the brick and mortar for something different in an effort to help young children entering the Grand Haven Area Public Schools system. Rotary's new fundraising benefit held June 30, "A D'Vine Event,' generated $15,000 for the Grand Haven Schools Foundation. "In the past, Rotary has picked a real brick-and-mortar type of project,' Grand Haven City Manager Pat McGinnis said.
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10:46 AM Jul 27, 2011

Rotary Club to host pancake breakfast Sunday

Grand Haven Rotary Club will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. The fundraiser will be held outdoors along the waterfront behind 1 S. Harbor Ave., at the foot of Washington and Franklin avenues. A breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs, orange juice and coffee is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 for anyone over age 65 or under age 10. Kids under age 5 eat free. Grand Haven Rotary is part of Rotary International, a global network of community volunteers. This fundraiser will benefit local community projects and projects around the world.
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10:44 AM Jul 27, 2011

White River Gallery ‘Barn’ fundraiser is July 31

The annual "Art in the Barn' fundraiser for White River Gallery is 5-9 p.m. Sunday, July 31. "This year, a new format will create a concert (and) festival-like atmosphere,' said the event's chairwoman, Sheila Passenier. "Look for pockets of art installed throughout the area, as at Meijer Gardens; two bands taking to the stage in a concert setting; and sweet, simple and seriously local cuisine.'
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10:39 AM Jul 27, 2011
Police/Fire

Ann Arbor police report 6th woman attacked

Police are reporting that another woman has been sexually assaulted in Ann Arbor - the sixth such attack since earlier this month. The University of Michigan Department of Public Safety said the woman reported being grabbed from behind and fondled late Tuesday while walking to her vehicle in an off-campus parking lot. Police said she was able to break away and fled to an apartment.
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