A Grand Haven-area man's third book in his "Abandoned" series was released today by Arcadia Publishing of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

KALAMAZOO — Gabriel Paavola believes a knife can give you a sense of pride.

The last pair of purple martins nesting in the gourds at Grand Haven State Park may have a tough time getting their young ready in time for the flight south to the Amazon rainforest.

The Dancing on the Grand crowd filled the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium for its second dance of the summer, June 26.

The Lighthouse Quilt Guild has not only provided a place to share knowledge, but has become a meaningful community for many women in the area.

SPRING LAKE TWP. — Scouts from four Spring Lake and three Zeeland troops spent their first day of summer vacation — and it was a beautiful, sunny Saturday — inside, but it was all for a good cause.

SPRING LAKE — The North Ottawa Amateur Radio club will host its annual Field Day at Spring Lake’s Central Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24.

MUSKEGON — A western Michigan museum is showcasing a new exhibit on the history of a former power plant that shuttered two years ago.

FERRYSBURG — Area residents participating in a regularly scheduled bird walk were treated to a colorful fly-by Wednesday morning when an incoming storm pushed the migrating birds across the big lake.

Mark Groh has been flying kites for as long as he can remember. 

Steve Karsch was in bed Tuesday night reading a memoir when he had the urge to check Twitter just before falling asleep. The social media platform was abuzz: President Trump had tweeted a few hours prior about how big his nuclear button is.

FRUITPORT — The Winter Olympics are set to begin in about four weeks, and while the best of the best will be skiing, luging and bobsledding in South Korea, a duo from West Michigan is busy introducing a new winter sport — ice bowling.

A solid foot of base, cold temperatures and a constant barrage of fluffy white snow have combined to start a banner season for winter outdoor activities.

HOLLAND — The specific origin of the toy known as the yo-yo is uncertain. One reference point is at the National Museum in Athens, Greece. On display inside the museum are several vases dating back to 500 B.C., depicting young Greeks playing with discs tethered to a cord.

NEW YORK (AP) — Teen use of marijuana remains high and vaping appears to be one reason, a new U.S. survey shows.

Two Holland teenagers recently competed at the national championship competition of cubing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

WEST OLIVE — This weekend, there will be two opportunities to explore the bustling wildlife at Hemlock Crossing.

Cindy and Don Anderson have done their share of traveling, but it was a 2013 trip to Uganda that produced — as Cindy would say it — her epic fail and her greatest joy.

At 22 years old, Justin Stielstra is one of the youngest mushers in the field at this year’s Iditarod sled dog race – one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges a person can endure.

Every year I am up early preparing for the early morning gift giving. I want to be ready to capture the many wonderful memories that would soon unfold. So since it’s just a few short days from Christmas and I just wanted to send you happy greetings and a few easy tips to improve your Christm…

Walking through the parks and along the waterfront of Coast Guard City, USA and you may notice a relatively new phenomena — people of all ages suspended and swinging in the air.

The Lakeshore Pickleball Club has sequestered its title as a “mecca” for local pickleballers.

TRAVERSE CITY — A sign in the Dunckley deer camp kitchen reads, “Gino’s Café.” It’s both a tribute to the camp cook and a warning to those who might encroach on his territory.

AUGUSTA — Katie Fritzler holds onto her wheeled rig as it is pulled through the leaves of the Fort Custer Recreation Area.

“Wow,” my 11-year-old son said, pointing out the window of the car. “That’s a Porsche!”