3:08 PM Jul 27, 2011
The forecast for the Grand Haven for the rest of this afternoon calls for more showers and thunderstorms. Steady temperature around 77 and a south wind at around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
11:08 AM Jul 27, 2011
The members of the Rotary Club of Grand Haven took a new approach to the public service projects they are working on - trading in the brick and mortar for something different in an effort to help young children entering the Grand Haven Area Public Schools system. Rotary's new fundraising benefit held June 30, "A D'Vine Event,' generated $15,000 for the Grand Haven Schools Foundation. "In the past, Rotary has picked a real brick-and-mortar type of project,' Grand Haven City Manager Pat McGinnis said.
10:46 AM Jul 27, 2011
Grand Haven Rotary Club will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. The fundraiser will be held outdoors along the waterfront behind 1 S. Harbor Ave., at the foot of Washington and Franklin avenues. A breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs, orange juice and coffee is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 for anyone over age 65 or under age 10. Kids under age 5 eat free. Grand Haven Rotary is part of Rotary International, a global network of community volunteers. This fundraiser will benefit local community projects and projects around the world.
10:19 AM Jul 27, 2011
A letter to the editor complaining about the display of a Nazi swastika flag in a downtown storefront has sparked a lot more than the usual number of online comments from Grand Haven Tribune readers. Wynnewood, Pa., resident Sarah Franzel, who visited Grand Haven recently, said in her letter published Tuesday: "I don't know why someone would display this particular piece of history. I feel it is a bad judgment to do so.' Franzel said she also took issue with the citizens of Grand Haven "for tolerating this display of racial hatred.'
7:04 AM Jul 27, 2011
Today: A 30-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South-southeast wind between 8 and 13 mph. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 74. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
10:23 AM Jul 26, 2011
The Grand Haven High School boys lacrosse program will be collecting pop cans in the Grand Haven area from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Boys lacrosse is a self-funded sport for Grand Haven and the pop can drive will assist students with the cost for playing this coming school year. Residents are asked to donate their empty pop cans to the program when students come to their neighborhood. Team members will be wearing their uniform shirts to identify themselves. If you would like to arrange for a special pick-up, e-mail Linda Smith at lsmithllp@chater.net.
12:00 PM Jul 26, 2011
A new service line that will address an escalating condition in aging women - referred to in clinical circles as "a silent epidemic' - has now been established in Grand Haven by the North Ottawa Community Health System. The Pelvic Prolapse Correction Center of Michigan uses the da Vinci Surgical System - the only one of its kind on the Lakeshore - to correct pelvic prolapse. This robotic surgery repositions female reproductive organs that have lapsed, or fallen; as well as strengthens the posterior, anterior and floor of the pelvis.
4:00 PM Jul 26, 2011
Hal Loo, a pirate artist and organizer of the first annual "Treasures' pirate art show sponsored by Loutit District Library and Brethren of the Great Lakes, is calling for artists who have a passion for pirate art to take part in this year's show. Loo is looking for a variety of 2-D and 3-D artists to display their works in either a professional or student category. All art must be pirate themed or inspired, and must be available for display in the library Aug. 12-13.
10:15 AM Jul 26, 2011
Chef Mark Anthony made a lifestyle change five years ago that he says helped him lose 80 pounds and cut his cholesterol level in more than half. From steak, shrimp, fast-food burgers and fries to fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains - and from 305 pounds to 225 - Anthony has some tips of his own he shares with people around the country.
7:05 AM Jul 26, 2011
Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. North-northwest wind at around 14 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North-northwest wind at 8 to 13 mph. Wednesday: A 30-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South-southeast wind at around 10 mph.

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