Grand Haven Tribune

7:12 AM Jun 28, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west wind at 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North-northwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind at around 6 mph.

6:54 AM Jun 28, 2011

John Adams portrayed at Central Park

6:39 PM Jun 27, 2011

Michigan beach water quality data available online

Michigan authorities say an online database can help people learn about water quality before they head for state beaches this summer. The state Department of Environmental Quality said today that information on water quality at 1,210 beaches is available at the BeachGuard site. The department said the site can assure people that their favorite beaches are safe for swimming. DEQ officials said water quality at some beaches can be affected by runoff and sewer overflows during heavy, long rains. Fewer than 1 percent of beaches are affected by runoff closings each summer.

3:18 PM Jun 27, 2011

Hams have Field Day in local park

If you're going to have to help out in an emergency or disaster, overlooking Spring Lake from William Ferry Park is a nice place to do it. The local ham radio club operated for 24 straight hours this weekend in the national Field Day event from the Ferrysburg park, making as many contacts with other stations - both in the field using alternative power sources, like the North Ottawa Amateur Radio Club's setup, and home "base' stations.

2:01 PM Jun 27, 2011

Officials expect big Michigan apple crop this year

Officials in Michigan expect a big apple crop this year. The Holland Sentinel reported today that the Michigan Apple Committee is estimating the state's apple crop this year will be about 28-percent bigger than average. Denise Donohue, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee, said they're predicting 25 million bushels. Thunderstorms that brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the state earlier this year caused concern among some growers. Michigan is among the nation's top apple-producing states.

1:36 PM Jun 27, 2011

30 years of sand art celebrated at City Beach

More than 200 individuals transformed City Beach from beach to sandbox to art gallery Saturday as they competed in the Sand Sculpture Contest. The Beach Guys - one of 43 teams in the competition - spent two hours sculpting, molding and perfecting a giant sand creation to honor the 30th anniversary of the contest. Their work was similar to the logo on the shirts every participant, judge and volunteer wore - complete with shovel, bucket, lighthouse and a sun in the middle of what read "30th.'

12:30 PM Jun 27, 2011

Zoo animals to visit local libraries Tuesday

Loutit and Spring Lake district libraries will host representatives from the Binder Park Zoo on Tuesday. The Battle Creek zoo will present "Folk Tales from Around the World' to complement the local public libraries' Summer Reading Club theme, "One World, Many Stories.' Zoo representatives will bring live animals along with skulls, furs, horns and antlers. The program continues through stories and skits as representatives present traditional folk tales from different cultures developed to explain the way the animals.

11:37 AM Jun 27, 2011

More than 100 artists help mark 50th anniversary of Downtown Art Fest

The blue sky above shed a bright light on the assortment of colors in paintings, photographs, jewelry and other artwork on display Saturday and Sunday at the Downtown Grand Haven Art Festival. More than 100 artists and booths filled the first three blocks of a barricaded Washington Avenue for the 50th anniversary of the festival, organized by the local Chamber of Commerce and Howard Alan Events Ltd.

11:20 AM Jun 27, 2011

SL Twp. woman arrested after crashing car into tree

A Spring Lake-area woman was arrested and the passenger in her car transported to North Ottawa Community Hospital following a one-car accident early Saturday evening on Hickory Street north of Fruitport Road. The driver of the car - Kirstyn Sabrofky, 21 - was given a breathalyzer test, then arrested on an alcohol related-charge, said Sgt. Keith Garvelink of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department. She suffered minor injuries that didn't require treatment.

11:14 AM Jun 27, 2011

Body of 16-year-old found in Muskegon River

Authorities in Muskegon have found the body of a 16-year-old boy who was missing in the Muskegon River's North Channel about three hours after he jumped off a railway trestle. The body of Richard Grimmett was found Sunday evening. Authorities said friends of the Reeths-Puffer High School student noticed he was struggling and two jumped into the water in a failed rescue attempt. The group of teens had been jumping into the river from the trestle.

11:12 AM Jun 27, 2011

U2 delivers strong performance

U2's long-delayed "360 Degree Tour' finally made it to Michigan last night, delivering a strong - if less than transcendent - two-hour set to a highly appreciative crowd at Michigan State University's Spartan Stadium.

11:08 AM Jun 27, 2011

GH residents see U2 in concert at Spartan Stadium

Among the thousands who saw the Irish rock band U2 perform at Spartan Stadium on Sunday were several Grand Haven-area residents, including Jeanne Welling and Kevin Berko. Welling, the owner of Jeanne's Cafe, said she drove to Michigan State University's campus with a friend to see the concert. She bought the tickets "on a whim' on Thursday for what would be her first time seeing the band in person. "It was awesome, it was absolutely incredible,' Welling said. "The energy level was unbelievable.'

11:04 AM Jun 27, 2011

A father’s work is never done, either

10:47 AM Jun 27, 2011

GRSC hosts 8+8 Cruising Rally on Lake Michigan

The Grand River Sailing Club hosted the 24th annual 8+8 Crusing Rally on Lake Michigan during a sun-soaked afternoon on Saturday. A fleet of 12 competed in ideal wind and wake conditions, but the emphasis is on fast cruising. A non-competitive staggered start was used, which is determined by each boat's handicap. The course was determined by the win direction from the northwest, locating the rounding committee boat eight nautical miles southwest. This put the point of sail on a beam reach in both eight-mile directions.

10:35 AM Jun 27, 2011

SL area woman arrested after crashing car into tree

A Spring Lake area woman was arrested and the passenger in her car transported to North Ottawa Community Hospital following a one-car accident early this evening on Hickory Street north of Fruitport Road.

10:16 AM Jun 27, 2011

Blue sky helps kick off Downtown Art Festival

The blue sky above shed light on the assortment of colors in paintings, photographs, jewelry and other artwork on display Saturday at the Downtown Grand Haven Art Festival. "The weather - it's perfect here,' said Joanne Adams of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., who was selling her Just For You handmade jewelry at the show for the third straight year. "And I love Michigan. I think it's a wonderful state.' The 50th anniversary of the festival, organized by the local Chamber of Commerce and Howard Alan Events Ltd., continues Sunday.

7:27 AM Jun 27, 2011

U2 at Spartan Stadium on Sunday