Local News
Embezzler who got tax credit faces new charges
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
FLINT — A convicted embezzler out on parole who snagged a multimillion-dollar business tax credit from the state of Michigan was charged today in connection with money taken from an 86-year-old neighbor with dementia.
City Council tours Columbus Avenue as carnival site
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
Just days after hearing a presentation by the city's public safety department regarding a temporary location for the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival carnival on Columbus Avenue, there are more questions than answers.
SLHS students got talent
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP — Spring Lake High School students will display a wide array of talents — from singing to drumming to playing the flute — when they take the stage for the school's annual talent show tonight.
State jobless rate climbs
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
Jobless rates increased in all but one of Michigan's 17 regional labor markets in January.
Outlook for spring
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
We've been treated to some of the nicest late-winter weather many of us can recall; so this year, at least, the astronomical beginning of spring isn't taking anyone by surprise.
Regulators lower Consumers Energy's rate increase
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
LANSING (AP) — Michigan utility regulators have lowered by $5 million a $139.4 million rate increase for Consumers Energy Co. åthat the state agency approved last year.
GR attorney jumps into congressional race
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) — Grand Rapids Democrat Patrick Miles Jr. has joined the race for the 3rd District congressional seat.
Health care talk March 30 at SL District Library
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
SPRING LAKE — Spring Lake District Library will be hosting a presentation on health care by Dr. John Cavacece at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30.
Shattered backboard highlights Bucs' regional title win over Rockford
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
GRANDVILLE — With one seemingly harmless tug on the rim Wednesday night at Grandville High School, Grand Haven's Nate VanArendonk shattered a glass backboard and gave area basketball fans something to talk about for years to come.
ArtWalk on drawing board for GH
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Tri-Cities residents might not have to travel far to expand upon the Grand Rapids ArtPrize experience later this year.
Portion of Harbor Drive closed today
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
Harbor Drive, from First Street to Franklin Avenue, will be closed for an undetermined portion of today for the installation of downtown snowmelt lines.
Wind farm proposed for Grand Haven's coast
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
A Minnesota-based wind project developer has proposed a new plan that would include wind turbines in Lake Michigan a few miles off Grand Haven's shore.
Take a walk on the odd side at new downtown pub
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Beer aficionados will now have a new place to enjoy their favorite beverage created by a local couple in downtown Grand Haven.
Convicted embezzler from Muskegon-area business given tax break, then arrested
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
LANSING — A convicted embezzler who snagged a $9.1 million business tax credit from the state of Michigan was arrested Wednesday on a parole violation, a day after he appeared on stage with Gov. Jennifer Granholm as she announced the credits.
Granholm's 'Meatout Day' angers Michigan farmers, political rivals
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
LANSING — Some Michigan agriculture organizations have a beef with Gov. Jennifer Granholm over her proclamation encouraging residents to not eat meat for a day.
Hope College cancels spring break mission trips to Mexico
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
HOLLAND — Hope College has canceled two spring break mission trips to Mexico in the wake of recent incidents of violence in the regions near the U.S. border.
Local job-hunting workshops, clinics available
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Ottawa County Michigan Works has contracted with Cameo Career & Corporate Consulting to provide two sessions for job seekers: the Employability Workshop and Career Clinics.
Spring Lake Village Memorial Day Parade to remain on Exchange St.
Wed, Mar 17, 2010
SPRING LAKE — The village's Memorial Day parade will remain on Exchange Street, despite a challenge from a village councilman to move the annual event back to the busier Savidge Street.
