Opinion

Finding unconditional love
Sat, May 10, 2008
Years ago, I presided over the wedding of a petite young woman and a man quite a bit older than her. The marriage sailed along just fine; but after a while he was no longer satisfied with her slim figure, so he forced her to get silicone breast implants.

War bride found GH easy to love
Sat, May 10, 2008
For Joan Watson Karell, a World War II war bride, the charm of birthplace London with its 7.5 million residents is gone. She made four or five trips back to visit family, but loves Grand Haven.

Saturday is National Astronomy Day
Sat, May 10, 2008
Although eclipsed this weekend by Mother's Day, Saturday, May 10, is National Astronomy Day.

Culinary team feasts on success
Wed, May 7, 2008
It's been a busy spring in the local schools, and already West Michigan has made a splash on a national stage.

GH, Muskegon Heights churches combine Ascension Day services
Wed, May 7, 2008
With appreciated humor, the Rev. Samuel Greer, pastor of Queen Esther Baptist Church in Muskegon Heights, smilingly told members of Second Christian Reformed Church of Grand Haven in a combined service Sunday: "I really believe in miracles today to be preaching in Second Church."

Cold nights bring clear skies
Fri, May 2, 2008
We've had some good clear nights here in West Michigan recently. If the stretch of clear weather continues, there is much to see in the coming weeks.

Dairy Treat owners witness city's changing harbor scene
Fri, May 2, 2008
For Kim Goldman, springtime and summertime are sweet times at the Dairy Treat ice cream shop. Like her mother, she enjoys people.