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.
11:47 AM Jul 25, 2011
Jeff Lionheart may be on the verge of making it big in the music business, and that possibility could mean that the Grand Haven native will need to relocate to a bigger city. Lionheart, whose real name is Jeff Retzlaff, has tasted success in the past few months because of a song he wrote. The single of that song, "Winter Morning,' made it to No. 3 on the Spins Tracking System music chart last spring (which charts songs played on the radio) - propelling him ahead of such illustrious stars as Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Usher and the Black Eyed Peas.
9:34 AM Jul 26, 2011
Volunteers for Tuesday night's clean-up event at the Grand Haven State Park beach will be treated to a celebration in downtown Grand Haven when the work is done. The beach cleanup will begin at 6 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Barefoot Wine tent at the state park, 1001 S. Harbor Ave. After the work, at approximately 7:30 p.m., volunteers ages 21 and older are invited to The Grill Room at the Kirby House, 2 Washington Ave., for the celebration.
7:11 AM Jul 25, 2011
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North-northwest wind at 6 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind at around 12 mph. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North-northwest wind at 10 to 13 mph.
6:01 AM Jul 23, 2011
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11 am. Patchy fog before 8 am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west at 4-7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight: A 40-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West-southwest wind around 5 mph, becoming calm.
12:00 PM Jul 23, 2011
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum will be hosting an historic downtown Grand Haven walk on Wednesday, July 27. The walk will begin at the museum's Depot location, 1 N. Harbor Ave., at 1 p.m. For more information about this free program, call 842-0700.
12:04 AM Jul 23, 2011
Having been in development for several months, the Grand Haven Downtown Development Authority's branding project is on the horizon. Grand Haven DDA Executive Director Dana Kollewehr said the new branding project is expected to be rolled out in September. "We want to get that thing going,' she said. Grand Haven was selected by the Michigan Main Street program in January to take part in the rebranding services being offered by W. Designs. Boyne City, Clare and Niles were also selected to receive the branding services.
12:01 AM Jul 23, 2011
Worship leader and composer Rick Hopkins will be leading Worship on the Waterfront at the Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Sunday. Through his singing and song writing, Hopkins desires to share his life experience and a lifelong journey with God through music. His hope is that it will resonate with the audience longing to see a broken world made right. Hopkins puts his energy and emotion into writing songs that stir people closer to God. He said he also loves to lead worship and be part of a group of people desiring to see God move and be glorified.

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