Grand Haven Tribune

7:09 AM Jun 27, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South-southeast wind at 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8 pm and 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 15 mph, becoming west-northwest. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

6:00 AM Jun 26, 2011

'Slut Walk' held in Grand Rapids

Nearly 150 people gathered at Veteran's Park in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday for what organizers called the "Slut Walk." Women and men together protested against the belief that a woman's appearance may excuse the act of sexual assault. The marchers walked down Fulton Street and through Monroe Center for a roundtrip that concluded back at Veteran's Park. Organizers for the Grand Rapids "Slut Walk" said they brought the event to town after the success of previous demonstrations worldwide.

8:59 PM Jun 25, 2011

New Loutit District Library director comes full circle

John Martin remembers getting his first library card when he was a kid at Grand Haven's former Carnegie Library on Third Street and Columbus Avenue - currently the Fifth Third Bank parking lot. Now, he is the new director of Loutit District Library just a few blocks away. "Everyone I run into in this town has just been super welcoming and great to work with - not just the library people, but people in town,' said the 55-year-old who became the library director last month.

5:13 PM Jun 25, 2011

SL area woman arrested after crashing car into tree

5:10 PM Jun 25, 2011

Whitehead defends title at Spring Lake Invitational Tournament

Maureen Whitehead shrugged off miserable conditions and used her wealth of tournament experience - along with some clutch putts - to outlast Collette Hansen and win her second consecutive Spring Lake Invitational championship. Whitehead, who spends her summers in Charlevoix, couldn't quite match Hansen's distance or accuracy, but was steady from tee to green and spectacular with her putter, rolling in several long putts that kept Thursday's Championship Flight final tight until the closing holes.

4:29 PM Jun 25, 2011

Recycling bins placed for Leadership Connect project

The culmination of the 2011 Grand Haven Leadership Connect project took place Friday morning when the first new recycling/trash bin was placed along Grand Haven's boardwalk. Leadership Connect Project Leader John Parker said getting the bins installed along the Grand Haven boardwalk was the result of a lot of time spent by this year's participants and donors, such as the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.

1:28 PM Jun 25, 2011

Soccer in the Sand Tournament

1:08 PM Jun 25, 2011

Spring Lake Invitational Tournament championship flight final

1:00 PM Jun 25, 2011

Chocolate program at DeGraaf to include tasting

Join Dr. Patrick Fields, also known as "Dr. Chocolate,' at DeGraaf Nature Center on Saturday, July 9, at 2 p.m.

12:49 PM Jun 25, 2011

Sand Sculpture Contest

12:48 PM Jun 25, 2011

Family Fun Day at Downtown GH Art Festival

12:42 PM Jun 25, 2011

Downtown Grand Haven Art Festival

12:36 PM Jun 25, 2011

Ham radio club's Field Day at Ferry Park

12:00 PM Jun 25, 2011

GHAPS school board adopts budget, avoids teacher layoffs

Members of the Grand Haven Area Public School board adopted a budget that avoids teacher layoffs and curriculum cuts despite a $470-per-pupil cut in state funding. The budget, approved Monday, includes spending $58.6 million on operations. Per-pupil funding will shrink to $7,234 - about same as funding levels from the 2005-2006 school year, according to Donna Bylenga, GHAPS director of business services. Despite these setbacks, the district avoided teacher layoffs because several teachers retired at the end of the school year.

9:26 AM Jun 25, 2011

Historical interpreter to help kick off Adams exhibit

For residents who have never met a president of the United States, their chance to do so is Monday, said historical interpreter Bill Chrystal. Chrystal will lead a town meeting as John Adams, the second president of the United States. "It's a great way to encounter the past and to realize how much we owe to the founders and also to realize what a great legacy they've given us,' Chrystal said.

9:25 AM Jun 25, 2011

Best of the Best: Tribune's top prep athletes

For the fourth consecutive year, The Tribune sports department has picked five male and five female athletes upon completion of the prep sports season and designated them as the "Best of the Best.' Being selected for the honor means the following athletes displayed an undeniable talent in multiple sports, often shined on the big stage at championship events, and won the admiration from their coaches and fellow teammates for their dedication on and off the playing field.

6:01 AM Jun 25, 2011

Weekend forecast

Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind between 3 and 9 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East southeast wind between 8 and 11 mph. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.