Local News
Tri-Cities celebrates America's birthday
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
FERRYSBURG — The sky was overcast but the patriotic spirit shined brightly at the Fourth of July parade in Ferrysburg.
Boy, 14, drowns while swimming in Allegan County lake
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
MARTIN TOWNSHIP (AP) — A 14-year-old boy drowned Friday while swimming in an Allegan County lake.
Teen helps with special programs at Camp Geneva
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
PARK TOWNSHIP — For the 14th year in a row, Amanda Meyer is spending a part of her summer on the grounds of Camp Geneva.
Performances everywhere at Rothbury
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
ROTHBURY — Deep in the woods of the Rothbury music festival, sometimes you have to look away from the stage to find the real show.
Fire burns acre of dunes near Lake Hills school
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP — Two juveniles playing with a lighter accidentally started a fire that ended up burning about an acre of duneland late Friday afternoon near Lake Hills Elementary School, said Lt. Brian Sipe of the Spring Lake Township Fire Department.
Local church's organist earns AGO degree
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
Caron Farmer, director of music for St. John's Episcopal Church in Grand Haven, was recently awarded the associate degree of the American Guild of Organists — the second-highest certification awarded by the organization.
Jeff Daniels lends voice for Tri-Cities Ministries fundraiser Aug. 8 at Waterfront Stadium
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Fresh off a Tony Award nomination, Michigan native Jeff Daniels has agreed to perform his music in Grand Haven for a Tri-Cities Ministries Counseling fundraiser next month.
Dan Rooney featured in USA Weekend 'heroes' story
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Maj. Dan Rooney's life changed three years ago as he looked outside an airplane window.
Sheriff: Stops of blacks not racially motivated
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP — An Ottawa County Sheriff's deputy acted appropriately when he stopped a black couple who were delivering phone books in Grand Haven Township's Forest Park neighborhood in mid-May, according to Sheriff Gary Rosema.
Chickens and a Jet Ski business on Village Council's agenda Monday
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
SPRING LAKE — Village Council has wide-ranging items on its work session and regular meeting agenda Monday night — with discussions scheduled on everything from chickens to Jet Skis and a potential new liquor license/banquet hall facility.
Fate of Olive Twp. auto parts plant uncertain
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
OLIVE TOWNSHIP — A long-time Ottawa County auto parts plant appears to be shutting down, leaving employees pondering their fate.
Fennville, Birds Eye seek water solution
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
FENNVILLE — A day after residents were asked to join a new lawsuit against Birds Eye Foods, the fruit processor in Fennville said it is working to help extend city water to areas with contaminated wells.
GM awaits judge's ruling on sale plan
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
NEW YORK — General Motors Corp. may have to wait out the long holiday weekend to learn if its bankruptcy plan is moving forward, after U.S. Judge Robert Gerber adjourned a three-day hearing without indicating when he will rule on GM's plan to sell its good assets to a new company.
Several states set to ring in Independence Day without budget
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several states are facing the prospect of government shutdowns and program cuts as they enter the first weekend of the fiscal year and July Fourth holiday without a budget in place.
Mistake means Ottawa road commission is owed $287K
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
LANSING (AP) — A state auditor general's report shows the Michigan Department of Transportation incorrectly distributed gas tax funds to 35 county road commissions in the past two budget years.
Shoulder closures along U.S. 31 begin Monday
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Both northbound and southbound U.S. 31 from the southern Ottawa County line north to Robbins Road will have shoulder closures beginning Monday.
GH streets to be closed for July 4 fireworks
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
The Grand Haven Department of Public Safety is planning on closing several city streets for the Fourth of July fireworks display.
Fireworks spotting allowed after midnight
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Seating for those planning to watch fireworks Saturday night in Grand Haven may be placed after midnight, or 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Storm damage estimate totals $34.8 million
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Ottawa County damage estimates from the June 19 floods have been revised to $4.3 million in public damage and $30.5 million in private property.
Team 911 Teen Academy in GHT July 20-24
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP — The 2009 Team 911 Academy for Grand Haven Township teenagers is July 20-24.
Mich. voter registration deadline is Tuesday
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Tuesday is the last day to register to vote for the Aug. 4 state primary election.
New 'CG City USA' license plate available
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival has a newly designed license plate for "Coast Guard City USA" available for sale.
International Aid shuts down
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP — A locally based Christian medical relief organization that spent almost three decades helping those in need — including Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005 — was unable to help itself from an enveloping financial wash.
One year after downtown murders, family still grieves
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
Linda Karell said the past 365 days have been the worst of hers and her family's lives.
Mich. Gas requests rate hike for next year
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
The Tri-Cities area's main supplier of natural gas has asked to raise its rates in 2010.
Downtown GH guitar shop reopens today
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
Saying last week was rough for Guitar Haven owner Dave Johnson is quite an understatement.
Parade, run, fireworks on tap for Fourth of July in Tri-Cities
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
Fireworks and a parade will highlight Fourth of July activities in the Tri-Cities on Saturday.
Village's Lakeside Trail extension opens
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
SPRING LAKE — About 20 runners from the Spring Lake High School boys and girls cross country teams were the first to officially beat the path Wednesday on the extended Lakeside Trail.
Brazilian native creates portable wood-fired ovens at his GHT home
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
Hugo Laranja's portable wood-fired oven does more than just cook a pizza.
Volunteers needed to remove invasive plants
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP — The Ottawa County Parks Department is seeking individuals willing to help remove spotted knapweed, an invasive plant species, at the Rosy Mound Natural Area.
Lakeshore Pregnancy Center receives grant
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
Lakeshore Pregnancy Center has received a grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation's Greatest Needs Fund to help fund renovation of its new office suite at 700 Washington Ave. in Grand Haven.
Monthly countywide siren test is noon Friday
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
The Ottawa County Central Dispatch test of the countywide emergency siren system will take place at noon Friday.
Lane closures on 31 at Stanton begin Monday
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP — Motorists using both northbound and southbound U.S. 31 at Stanton Street will see lane closures beginning Monday.
Births
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
A son, Quintin James Ver Duin, was born Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at North Ottawa Community Hospital to Karen Warn and James Ver Duin of Grand Haven. Weight: 7 pounds, 1 ounce.
A new chapter for GH's library begins today
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Katie Parks, Brooke Young and Rachel Smit counted down the seconds before the Loutit District Library officially reopened at 9 a.m. today.
New Harbor Cam is user-controlled
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
People will now be able to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, the Coast Guard Festival fireworks show and Parade of Ships, and every Musical Fountain performance all summer long from anywhere in the world.
