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7:12 PM Apr 24, 2013

Flood clean-up kits available

As the flood water begins to recede in West Michigan, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management is shifting its efforts toward recovery.

10:30 AM Apr 23, 2013

(Tribune photo/Krystle Wagner) Holmes Elementary School first-grader Maggie Berry picks up an item during a clean-up event at Spring Lake's Central Park.

Kids help Mother Nature

Many Tri-Cities-area students and families took to the outdoors to clean up the community in celebration of Earth Day on Monday.

12:25 PM Apr 23, 2013

Flood of debris

Debris continued to travel down the Grand River on Monday as the floodwaters edged closer to their expected crest of nearly 17 feet early today.

4:55 PM Apr 22, 2013

Rules of the road

Bill of Grand Haven asked, "What are the rules for bicyclists on the road? I see a lot of them riding in the left lane, facing traffic. As I understand it, if you're on wheels, you go with traffic. And can they ride two abreast?"

2:45 PM Apr 22, 2013

Tribune photo/Marie Havenga: Alex Rogalla, director of operations for Orchard Market, straightens produce at the Spring Lake grocery store.

Battling over wages

Like many who earn a little more than the minimum wage, Brittany Workman struggles to balance her needs with her paycheck.

7:00 AM Apr 20, 2013

Tribune photo/Becky Vargo

Residents bail out basements, homes, yards

Conditions were “fluid” Friday after several days of heavy rainfall, said Ottawa County Emergency Services Director Beth Thomas.

11:00 AM Apr 19, 2013

USCG delays placement of aids to navigation

The U.S. Coast Guard has postponed the placement of seasonal aids to navigation on the Grand River until the flood watches and warnings are canceled.

9:00 AM Apr 19, 2013

(Tribune photo/Alex Doty) Water covers Grand Haven's Lake Avenue, one of the many areas impacted by rising waters on Thursday.

Residents soaked

Like many in West Michigan, Molly Sharier contended with a flooded home and backyard on Thursday.

4:52 PM Apr 18, 2013

Grand Haven Tribune file photo

Top 5 things to do this weekend

The forecast calls for sunshine and no rain on Saturday. Let's hope that happens, because there's lots to do outside that day.

2:03 PM Apr 18, 2013

(Tribune photo/Alex Doty) Howard Behm inspects a blueberry bush at his farm.

Blueberry season rebounds after 2012 losses

While area fruit growers sang the blues last year, this year is expected to be a different song.

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