Spring Lake News

" Spring Lake, Mich. - based International Aid said today it is ceasing operations effective immediately.

Spring Lake's Jim Walters is one of the lucky ones. After getting a routine physical exam at the doctor's office at the age of 41 nearly two years ago, almost on a hunch, Walters also decided to get tested for prostate cancer.

Who says you need Ty Pennington and his "Extreme Makeover" crew to spur on a community construction project? This spring, a class from the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven-Spring Lake-Ferrysburg went the extra mile to fix up Tri-Cities Ministries' house at 120 Fifth St.

The 172 walkers that took a 2-mile trek around downtown Grand Haven on Saturday morning raised at least $11,000 for the Lakeshore Pregnancy Center.

The Spring Lake/Ferrysburg Police Department is looking into a serious of vehicle break-ins that occurred late last week.

A total of 321 runners took part in Saturday's Spring Lake Heritage Festival 5K Run/Walk, an increase of 80 runners over last year's event.

A Spring Lake man is in jail awaiting charges for allegedly inappropriately touching his 5-year-old stepdaughter late last week.

For Grand Haven artist Linda Dimitroff, opening her Graffia Gallery has been a dream long in the making.

A Spring Lake church is bringing family-friendly movies to its lawn. Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church is hosting summer outdoor movie nights, starting with "The Incredibles" at 8:30 p.m. June 19.

The 48th annual Downtown Grand Haven Art Festival came out from under the tents Saturday.

The 23rd annual Business Recognition Awards Luncheon for Northwest Ottawa County will be held Wednesday, June 17, at the Grand Haven Golf Club, 17000 Lincoln St.

It's that time of year when Spring Lake gathers to celebrate community and history at the 24th annual Spring Lake Heritage Festival June 16-21. Thousands are expected to attend a variety of family-oriented events, most of which are free.

Spring Lake High School honored its 185 graduating seniors at commencement May 31.

Film animation pioneer Winsor McCay will be receiving recognition posthumously next week from his hometown of Spring Lake and the state.

June 9, 2009 As part of an effort to spur tourism in communities along the old West Michigan Pike , the Michigan Historical Center will dedicate the first of five Michigan Historical Markers to be erected along the route in Spring Lake at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

For Kevin Donnelly, opening a pizzeria is a family affair - and he wants his family to extend to everyone in the area.

A black bear sighting earlier this week led to safety precautions taken at Jeffers Elementary School, 14429 Leonard St.

Winsor McCay Day will be celebrated Tuesday, June 16, at Spring Lake District Library, 123 E. Exchange St.

Grand Haven High School seniors Patrick Werksma and Regina Robinson were recently honored with the State of Michigan's Governor's Service Award at the GHHS Senior Honors Convocation.

Despite uncertain economic potholes in the runway of life, the Spring Lake High School Class of 2009 is ready to spread its wings.