Local News
WEB EXCLUSIVE: WMAAA Director Floyd Strandberg announces resignation
Fri, May 9, 2008
(Updated 11:30 a.m.)
Senate OKs smoking ban in bars and restaurants
Fri, May 9, 2008
Four months after Ottawa County's workplace smoking ban went into affect, the Michigan Legislature is poised to ditch even more ashtrays.
Road officials want millage on Nov. 4 ballot
Fri, May 9, 2008
The Ottawa County Road Commission is hoping to push a road millage proposal onto the November ballot.
Friends help renovate Robinson Twp. motorcycle crash victim's home
Fri, May 9, 2008
Two weeks after a motorcycle accident nearly claimed his life, Don Gardner has started the rehabilitation process.
NOCH celebrates nurses week
Fri, May 9, 2008
Sue Willis exemplifies exactly what a nurse should be, according to her co-workers at North Ottawa Community Hospital.
NOCH patients, staff enjoy 'friendship tree'
Fri, May 9, 2008
A Grand Haven woman so loved looking at a small flowering tree outside the window of the ambulatory care services clinic at North Ottawa Community Hospital when she was receiving treatment for cancer three times each week, she decided to make it even more special.
Lakeshore MS silent art auction tonight
Fri, May 9, 2008
Lakeshore Middle School PTA will present a silent art auction tonight. Bidding will begin at 7 with the last bid accepted at 8:15. The auction will be held at the Grand Haven Area Arts Council Building,1045 Columbus.
Birth announcements
Fri, May 9, 2008
A daughter, Anna Boos, was born Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at North Ottawa Community Hospital to Aaron and Megan Boos of Grand Haven. Weight: 7 pounds, 2 ounces.
Bird watchers flock to GH to spy rare bird
Thu, May 8, 2008
Bird watchers spotted the first neotropic cormorant ever reported in Michigan off the Grand Haven pier head Monday.
Family distraught after finding flag burned
Thu, May 8, 2008
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP — Leaving her home for work Tuesday morning, Trisha Converse couldn't believe the site near the end of her driveway.
It took more than luck for GH woman to nab Counterpart award
Thu, May 8, 2008
SPRING LAKE — Lisa Luckey sat at a table, empty except for her friend Karen Benson, waiting for a Counterpart meeting to start at the Holiday Inn in Spring Lake.
WMAAA board president resigns
Thu, May 8, 2008
FERRYSBURG — A divide among staff, administration and board members over a land purchase offer has led to the board of directors president's resignation at West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics.
Musical Fountain to open 46th season Friday night
Thu, May 8, 2008
The 46th season of the Grand Haven Musical Fountain will begin this weekend.
GHAPS staff recognized as 'best of the best'
Thu, May 8, 2008
Five staff members of Grand Haven Area Public Schools have been selected for the district's 2008 Excellence in Service Awards. The award is given to those considered to be the "best of the best" in the district.
Group wants recall in Holland airport tax vote
Thu, May 8, 2008
HOLLAND — A committee opposed to a new tax to support Tulip City Airport will ask for a recount in Zeeland, Holland Area Taxpayers spokesman Al Friend said.
Ride to Remember event planned for May 24
Thu, May 8, 2008
FRUITPORT — Ride to Remember, a 15-mile bike ride around Spring Lake to benefit Harbor Hospice, is planned for Saturday, May 24.
Births
Thu, May 8, 2008
A son, Ryer Brooks Campbell, was born Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Mercy General Hospital in Muskegon to Brooke and Jonathan Campbell of Grand Haven. Weight: 8 pounds, 4 ounces.
2007 GHHS graduate elected to school board
Wed, May 7, 2008
Voters have picked some new faces to join the Grand Haven and Spring Lake boards of education this summer.
GH woman sentenced for forgery in dental office scam
Wed, May 7, 2008
For 20 years, Mary Howe was a trusted employee at Garrison Dental in Spring Lake.
