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Spring Lake Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Spring Lake, MI.

Results 1 - 20 of 654 in Spring Lake, MI

  1. Spring Lake woman saves boy who nearly drownedRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... the first time she's put it to use. "I was just a person in the right place at the right time," the 41-year-old Spring Lake woman said. The youngster, Kaden Murray of Norton Shores, was wading in shallow water at Lake Harbor Park. The water suddenly ...

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    Related Topix: Norton Shores, MI, Lake, MI

  2. Article CommentsRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

    ... put it to use. "I was just a person in the right place at the right time", says 41-year-old Sandy Butkis of Spring Lake. For Butkis, the right place was Lake Michigan, instead of Mona Lake, where they usually go. That's where another mother was ...

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    Related Topix: Norton Shores, MI, Lake, MI

  3. 4-year-old boy OK after nearly drowningRead the original story

    Friday Jul 4 | MLive.com

    ... who performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on her son to thank them. The rescuers were Sandy Butkis, 41, of Spring Lake, and Pauline Alexander, 35, of Norton Shores. The child, who had not been breathing, was conscious and crying when Norton Shores ...

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    Related Topix: Lake, MI, Grand Rapids Metro

  4. Otley Memorial set for SaturdayRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | Grand Haven Tribune

    The Otley Memorial Tennis Tournament has reached its 10th season featuring the top prep tennis players from Spring Lake and Grand Haven.

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    Related Topix: Sports, More Sports, Wimbledon, Tennis

  5. Drowning boy saved by passers-by

    Thursday | Muskegon Chronicle

    ... Deputy Fire Chief Robert Gagnon. Then someone pointed to him floating in the water. Jerydd Sprague, 18, of Spring Lake, who was at the beach with his friend, Nicole Merkins, 19, of Cloverville, said they heard screaming. They turned around to see a ...

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    Related Topix: Norton Shores, MI

  6. Day care center proposed for SL Township cornerRead the original story

    Thursday | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... and office space on that site, but the economy has not cooperated with his plan. The developer, Ross Pope of Spring Lake-based Redstone Development Group, said the proposed day care center would fulfill a need in the community and add up to 12 jobs. ...

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    Related Topix: Lake, MI, Little Lake, MI

  7. Continue reading "New law makes waves for young boaters, jet-skiers"Read the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | MLive.com

    ... person on board is a great decision. It can't hurt anybody." Jacob and his friend, 10-year-old C.J. Anastor, of Spring Lake, frequent the Grand Haven channel in an inflatable Zodiac dinghy. "I guess it's for a good cause," C.J. said. "But it's not ...

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    Related Topix: Boating, Outdoor Recreation

  8. Bike Tours Offered at Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    ... and through the generous support of Ford Motor Company, Proud Partner of America's National Parks. Locke, from Spring Lake, Michigan, will spend the summer creating and offering bicycle tours to the public and promoting the use of alternative ...

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    Related Topix: Empire, MI, Glen Arbor, MI, US National Parks, Gateway National Recreation Area

  9. SLT Board approves Pine Street rain gardenRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Grand Haven Tribune

    Township resident Chuck Taylor can now get busy planting and weeding after Township Board members approved his request Monday night to install a rain garden at the end of Pine Street, abutting the Spring Lake ...

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    Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

  10. Proposed Fruitport Road bike path gains momentumRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... Road is gaining mental and emotional support, even though no asphalt has been poured for it. Jack Ketchum, a Spring Lake Township planning commissioner and a member of Friends of the North Bank Trail, told the Township Board on Monday night that ...

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    Related Topix: Coopersville, MI, Grand Haven, MI

  11. Officials close to water plant solution

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... water from the Grand Rapids system or impose sprinkling restrictions. Elected officials from Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, and Grand Haven and Spring Lake townships spoke favorably of a $17 million water plant expansion and the construction ...

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    Related Topix: Ferrysburg, MI, City University of New York System, The College of New Jersey, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro

  12. SL kids theater group puts Dr. Seuss to music: One-act show performed today and Thursday at 7 p.m.Read the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Grand Haven Tribune

    Spring Lake's Summer Theatre Expo returns to the stage tonight and Thursday for a performance of "Seussical Jr.," a musical adaptation of the stories of Dr.

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Theater, Arts, Rice University, Education Etc.

  13. State's new law makes waves for young boatersRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

    ... understands why the law was created, it "hurts responsible boaters." Chronicle News Service C.J. Anastor, 10, of Spring Lake and Jacob Vanderlee, 12, of Fruitport. oth will be affected by the state's new boating law, which raises the minimum age to ...

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    Related Topix: Boating, Outdoor Recreation, Alpine Skiing, Winter Sports

  14. Dems seek to claim 89th District seat

    Monday Jul 14 | Muskegon Chronicle

    ... for road improvements, want to dethrone Republican state Rep. Arlan B. Meekhof this fall. Timothy R. Winslow of Spring Lake and James VanderZouwen of Allendale will face off Aug. 5 in the Democratic primary for the 89th District House seat. The ...

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    Related Topix: Michigan State University, Michigan School of Professional Psychology, Allendale, MI, Ottawa County, MI

  15. Summit Tuesday to discuss water solutionsRead the original story

    Monday Jul 14 | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... forward with plans to expand the water treatment plant. The Northwest Ottawa Water System includes Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, and Grand Haven and Spring Lake townships.

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    Related Topix: Grand Haven, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

  16. Record year for St. Mary's FestivalRead the original story

    Monday Jul 14 | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... grand prize. Runners-up were Fruitport residents Ken and Kathleen Johnston ($1,000) and Mathew Brakoro of Spring Lake ($500). All winners were St. Mary's parishioners, according to Twa. Ominous weather loomed Saturday morning, with heavy rain ...

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    Related Topix: Nunica, MI, Fruitport, MI, Weather, Columbus (Ohio State University System), Columbus College of Art & Design

  17. Bike Tours Offered at Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreRead the original story

    Friday Jul 11 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    ... and through the generous support of Ford Motor Company, Proud Partner of America's National Parks. Locke, from Spring Lake, Michigan, will spend the summer creating and offering bicycle tours to the public and promoting the use of alternative ...

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    Related Topix: Empire, MI, Glen Arbor, MI, US National Parks, Gateway National Recreation Area

  18. Health system building more senior housingRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | Muskegon Chronicle

    ... after it opened the $8 million, 84-bed Heartwood Lodge skilled nursing care facility at 18525 Woodland Ridge in Spring Lake Township to replace North Ottawa Care Center in Grand Haven. The 64,487-square-foot facility was designed to meet the growing ...

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    Related Topix: Grand Haven, MI, Marketing, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

  19. NOCHS seeks approval for new, bigger care facility

    Friday Jul 11 | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... care in Ottawa County. The North Ottawa Community Health System, which recently opened a new care center in Spring Lake Township, submitted a letter of intent to the Grand Rapids-based Alliance for Health to obtain approval to develop an estimated ...

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    Related Topix: Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Ottawa County, MI, Medicine, Nursing, Grand Haven, MI

  20. Sunday beer, wine drive reaches 10,000 signaturesRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | Grand Haven Tribune

    ... Few Tavern, Grand Haven Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lucy's Market, VFW Post No. 2326 and Pizza Hut. In Spring Lake, Old Boys' Brewhouse, Stan's Bar, Jack's Restaurant, Orchard Market have petitions. The Shoreline Market in Ferrysburg and ... 3 comments

    Related Topix: Ottawa County, MI, Marne, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Holland, MI, Grand Haven, MI