11:01 AM Aug 17, 2011

Area’s first female business owner to be highlighted

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the local museum's "Our Woodland Ways' program will highlight Madeline LaFromboise, an Ottawa Indian who was the first female business owner in the Tri-Cities. Children will learn about where Madeline grew up, what business she owned and about how she has been honored by the state of Michigan for her accomplishments. This free program does not require advanced registration. For more information, call the Tri-Cities Historical Museum at 842-0700.
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11:00 AM Aug 17, 2011

Kids to make Victorian fans at museum program

Area children will have the opportunity to create their own Victorian fan at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's "Tuesdays History for Kids' on Aug. 30. The make-it-and-take-it program is offered from 10-11 a.m. This free program takes place at the museum's Akeley Building, 200 Washington Ave. in downtown Grand Haven. Advanced registration is not required. For more information, call 842-0700.
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12:00 PM Aug 17, 2011

Catholic community’s summer fest is this week

The local Catholic community will be celebrating summer with a "community-building' festival this week. The St. Patrick's & St. Anthony's Community Summer Festival began Tuesday evening with a family bike ride and runs through Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 920 Fulton Ave. in Grand Haven. "Saturday is our big day,' said Jolene Nelson, who works in the St. Patrick's Parish office.
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2:00 PM Aug 17, 2011

Downtown sidewalk sale matches bargains with bargain hunters

Downtown Grand Haven streets will be filled with deals instead of wheels this Friday and Saturday during the Grand Haven Annual Sidewalk Sale. The first three blocks of Washington Avenue, from Harbor Drive to Third Street, will be closed to traffic so merchants and buyers can meet to find the best deals. "We have more businesses within our overall district (participating) than we have had in the last few years,' Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Dana Kollewehr said.
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10:42 AM Aug 17, 2011

Mulligan’s Hollow Drive closed for week

Residents who use Mulligan's Hollow Drive are being asked to be aware of construction taking place this week. Mulligan's Hollow Drive will be closed due to construction from Wednesday through Friday. Commuters are being asked to use Y Drive off Harbor Drive to access the local YMCA and Mulligan's Hollow area.
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7:08 AM Aug 17, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South-southwest wind at 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind at 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10 percent. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North-northwest wind at around 8 mph.
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2:00 PM Aug 16, 2011

11th Art on the Riverfront is Saturday

The annual Art on the Riverfront - an outdoor juried art show held along Grand Haven's boardwalk at the Municipal Marina - will take place Saturday. Now on its 11th year, the one-day exhibit showcases the works of accomplished regional artists in a wide variety of media - including painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, glass, wood and metal. The show is sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council and is free to the public. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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1:00 PM Aug 16, 2011

Tax exemption will allow local manufacturer to expand, add up to 80 new jobs

Grand Haven City Council unanimously approved an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Grand Haven Custom Molding on Monday, a move that officials say will help the local business grow in the coming months. "This abatement is very important to us,' company owner Karl Chapel said Monday night. "The economy is tough and we need as many additional jobs in the community as we can get.' Per the deal, the IFT Exemption is for $4 million over a 12-year period.
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11:17 AM Aug 16, 2011

Rec Summer School to hold car wash Wednesday

The Northwest Ottawa Recreation Authority's Recreation Summer School will be holding its annual car wash fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The students work to help support their program by raising the money and funds themselves. They plan, organize and run the car wash - giving them the opportunity to improve their skills in math and organization, as well as giving them an opportunity to learn how to market and run their own "business,' NORA officials said.
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6:00 PM Aug 16, 2011

Hair studio’s cut-a-thon to raise funds for CWIT

A downtown Grand Haven hair salon will host an eight-hour cut-a-thon on Saturday to raise money for the Center for Women in Transition. Donaylle Nicole Hair Studio, 117 Washington Ave., will forward 100 percent of the proceeds from the cut-a-thon to the nonprofit CWIT. Haircuts will be available for $20 and a chair massage can be enjoyed for $1 per minute; in addition to face-painting, mini-manicures, hair feathers and more. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and run through 5 p.m. during the annual Sidewalk Sales in downtown Grand Haven.
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