Artists from across the region flocked to the Grand Haven Municipal Marina on Saturday for the 11th annual Art on the Riverfront. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council, the one-day exhibit showcased the work of regional artists in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, glass, wood and metal. Brad Patterson, whose work is showcased at both Gallery Uptown and at his home studio in Grand Haven, has been exhibiting his pottery at the show for the nearly a decade.

Today: A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North-northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday: A 30-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind between 5 and 13 mph.

Grand Haven officials are closer to being able to approve a set of plans that would help guide improvements at the Mulligan's Hollow Recreation Area. The Johnson-Hill Land Ethics Studio of Ann Arbor is dividing the city park's master plan into three parts, said Grand Haven Special Project Manager Julie Beaton. Officials began working on updating the master plan for the area earlier this year in conjunction with water plant construction projects that are taking place there.

As the stock market continued its roller coaster ride this week, a local investment expert said it is important for investors to make sure that their investment strategies and allocations are appropriate for their life situation and risk tolerance.