Grand Haven Tribune

7:25 AM Jun 6, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: A slight chance of showers between 11 am and 2 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South-southeast wind between 5 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tonight: A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South-southwest wind between 8 and 13 mph.

7:12 AM Jun 6, 2011

2011 Spring Lake Wooden Boat Show

5:46 AM Jun 6, 2011

Spring Lake girls soccer tops Fruitport to win a Division 2 district title

11:53 AM Jun 5, 2011

SL softball wins district title after controversial finish

Spring Lake pitcher Sam Weerstra's range of emotions went from tears of sorrow to tears of jubilation within a few seconds, all because of a controversial ending to the Lakers' Division 2 district softball championship game against Orchard View on Saturday. With Spring Lake clinging to a 5-4 lead with two outs in the top of the seventh inning at Wanrooy Field, Orchard View junior standout Megan Vanderal stepped up to the plate and smashed a two-run home run deep over the left field fence off of Weerstra, giving the Cardinals an apparent 6-5 lead.

8:49 AM Jun 5, 2011

District baseball, softball, soccer scoreboard

Baseball Division 1 at Mona Shores Semifinals Grand Haven 15, Muskegon 0 Championship Grand Haven 6, Reeths-Puffer 0 Division 2 at Spring Lake Semifinals Orchard View 6, Fruitport 2 Whitehall 3, Spring Lake 0 Softball Division 1 at Mona Shores Semifinals

8:01 AM Jun 5, 2011

Township to review plan for vacant building

The Grand Haven Township Planning Commission will hold a site plan review for Lake Trust Credit Union during its meeting on Monday. The credit union is proposing to move its offices to the former Morris, Schnoor and Gremel building on the southeast corner of U.S. 31 and Robbins Road. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall, 13300 168th Ave.

12:10 PM Jun 4, 2011

Manager: SL close to having balanced budget in 2011-12

Village Council will host a budget public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Barber School, 102 W. Exchange St. The 2011-2012 fiscal year document will maintain the current millage rate of 11.6619 mills. Water and sewer rates are scheduled to decline a net 10 percent and all key services will be maintained. The document reflects a 3.5 percent reduction in revenues. Total operating costs are budgeted to decrease more than 2.5 percent - $33,442 less than last year.

10:01 AM Jun 4, 2011

County’s brownfield program approves its first project: Cedar Crest Dairy

HUDSONVILLE - The Ottawa County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has approved a plan by Cedar Crest Dairy Inc. to redevelop a contaminated property. "We believe that this project will be beneficial for Hudsonville and the county as a whole,' said Roger Rycenga, chairman of the Ottawa County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. "Cedar Crest Dairy is investing a significant amount to clean up contamination, and make an unused property productive again. This investment will raise the property value of a previously defunct site.'

9:02 AM Jun 4, 2011

Street rods to power through Grand Haven on Thursday

Car enthusiasts can catch a glimpse of the Hot Rod Power Tour, sponsored by Hot Rod Magazine, as it rolls through Grand Haven on Thursday afternoon. More than 4,000 vehicles - and perhaps a few celebrities - are participating in the 17th annual trek, which departs Cocoa Beach, Fla., today and concludes in Detroit on Friday, according to Grand Haven resident Bill Tripp, president of the West Michigan Street Rod Association, which is helping with the event. The tour will also stop in Georgia, Alabama, Nashville, Tenn., and Indianapolis, Ind.

8:53 AM Jun 4, 2011

Muskegon man in custody for carrying pistol in Ferrysburg park

A 19-year-old Muskegon man is in custody after Spring Lake/Ferrysburg police found a gun in his car while responding to an underage drinking complaint early Friday morning, police said. While on patrol about 1:30 a.m., a Spring Lake/Ferrysburg police officer noticed a car with five people inside parked near the basketball courts at Coast Guard Park, according to police. When the officer approached the car, he noticed an open bottle of alcohol near the car tires.

8:01 AM Jun 4, 2011

Downtown parking, Columbus Ave. on Monday Council agenda

Grand Haven City Council members will be asked Monday if they want to invest in changes to the downtown overnight parking program. Council is being asked to approve the purchase and installation of a new park-and-pay station at the corner of Franklin Avenue and First Street. This station will allow overnight visitors the opportunity to purchase parking permits and eliminate the need for the park-and-ride service provided by the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety.

6:01 AM Jun 4, 2011

Weekend forecast

Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West southwest wind between 8 and 13 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North northwest wind between 3 and 8 mph. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind between 3 and 7 mph.

1:32 AM Jun 4, 2011

Kindergartners to celebrate counting to 100

Seventeen kindergarten students in Judy Tejchma's class at St. Mary's Parish School are extending an invitation to the general public to be their guests at the school to help them celebrate learning to count to 100. The "100 Days in School' event will take place Wednesday, June 8, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. in the kindergarten classroom of the school, 421 E. Exchange St. in Spring Lake.

12:19 AM Jun 4, 2011

Area teams compete for district titles today

Today is the busiest prep sports day of the year, with district tournaments and state finals taking place at various sites across the state. Local teams will vie for district championships in baseball, softball and soccer, while area athletes will compete for all-state recognition at track and field state meets as well.

12:17 AM Jun 4, 2011

Golf outings to be held in memory of GHHS athletes

A pair of golf outings later this month will honor the memory of two Grand Haven High School student-athletes who passed away at a young age. On June 20, Grand Haven Golf Club will host the annual Kyle Moreland "Make a Memory' Family and Friends Golf Tournament. The event is held in memory of the 14 year-old son of Steve and Sandy Moreland of Grand Haven, who passed away in May of 2004 due to a heart condition. The entry fee for the 18-hole, two-person alternate shot scramble is $80 per golfer, with a special clergy fee of $65.

12:15 AM Jun 4, 2011

Lumberjacks to hold tryout camp

Aspiring Lumberjacks won't just be vying for a spot on Muskegon's United States Hockey League team during the team's tryout camp June 13-19; they also could be taking a step toward the next level. During last year's camp - the Jacks' first - several players not only made the team's roster, but they also paved the road to a college commitment.

12:14 AM Jun 4, 2011

GH's Potter, O'Neill earn preseason recognition

A total of 14 Western Michigan University football players - including a pair of former Grand Haven Buccaneers - were recently named to Phil Steele's Preseason All Mid-American Conference team. Grand Haven's Dann O'Neill, an offensive tackle, and kicker John Potter, were both granted spots on Steele's second-team preseason list.