Grand Haven Tribune

01/24/2025

Winterfest kicked off Thursday night with the Glow Bowl – check out photos from the event here

Winterfest 2025 kicked off Thursday night with the annual Glow Bowl event at the Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl.

01/24/2025

🚨 Parking Notice for Winterfest 2025!

With Winterfest approaching this weekend, please note that the two most southern sections of the Harbourfront parking lot will be marked "No Parking Tow Away Zone" from:

📅 Friday, January 24th, 2025, at 6:00 AM
⏳ Until Sunday, January 26th, 2025, at 5:00 PM

This is to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience during the Winterfest activities.

❄ We hope you enjoy Winterfest and stay safe!

01/24/2025

Here's this week's gallery looking back at January 1989

This week's brings us back to January 1989.

01/24/2025

Holland police are asking for help in locating a suspect in a burglary of a gaming store

The Holland Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect in the burglary of the Super Hideaway Gaming Store.

01/24/2025

The local Chamber of Commerce recently held a healthcare forum where discussions focused on a local hospital, mental health, and health insurance

The Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg hosted its first ever Forum on Healthcare on Wednesday morning to look at the current state of the local healthcare industry

01/23/2025

5 things to know as Winterfest kicks off tonight with the Glow Bowl

Grand Haven's annual Winterfest celebration takes place this weekend.

01/23/2025

The owners of Finn's Chophouse & Speakeasy announced on Facebook their plans to sell the restaurant in the coming weeks

Finn’s Chophouse & Speakeasy in Spring Lake will soon be under new ownership.

01/23/2025

A local towing company said the past several days have been the busiest they've seen since the famed 'Blizzard of '78'

Threatening winter weather usually means slower days for most businesses. But for local towing companies, the past week has been the busiest of the year as drivers continue battling tough

01/23/2025

The Cherette Group of Grand Haven announced the finalized sale of the former Fruitport Golf Course property to Costco

Cherette Group, a Grand Haven-based developer, announced Thursday the successful sale of the former Fruitport Golf Course site to Costco Wholesale Corporation.

01/23/2025

January 23rd Update on Evening Events:

-All Athletic Competitions are canceled
-High School Athletics can practice optionally as communicated by coaches

Our favorite news? Beauty and the Beast, Jr.--performed by Grades 5-8--is on as scheduled.

Get your tickets here: https://springlakehighschool.ludus.com/

Have a warm and safe weekend, Lakers!

01/23/2025

The winter storm warning has expired, but not before dumping nearly a foot of snow on the Tri-Cities. And just for fun, the National Weather Service is calling for up to 5 more inches of snow today (Thursday)

The National Weather Service's winter storm warning has expired, but not before nearly a foot of snow fell across West Michigan over the past 24 hours.

01/23/2025

It wasn't that long ago that the Fruitport boys basketball team was suffering through a winless season. How things have changed! This year's Trojans are on a roll, with a chance to rack up the most wins in the history of the program

The Fruitport boys basketball team is off to a hot start this season. At 9-3 overall and 4-1 in OK Silver Conference play, Fruitport is ready to be taken seriously.

01/23/2025

Nichol Stack was selected as president of Grand Haven's Board of Education at their latest meeting, which also saw newly elected board members sworn in

Along with welcoming its new members for the first meeting of 2025, the Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education appointed longtime member Nichol Stack to serve as board

01/23/2025

A local hotel has opened its doors to those needing a place to stay during the recent stretch of dangerously cold weather, and the community has chipped in with more than $3K in donations

Thanks to an influx of donations, a Grand Haven hotel has been able to provide a warm place to stay at no cost for more than 50 people seeking shelter

01/23/2025

The following offices are up for election this year in Grand Haven:
📌 Mayor – 2-year term (November 2025–November 2027)
📌 Two City Council Member Seats – 4-year terms (November 2025–November 2029)
📌 One Board of Light and Power Member Seat – 6-year term (November 2025–November 2031)
📌 One Partial-Term City Council Seat – 2-year term (November 2025–November 2027)
📌 One Partial-Term Board of Light and Power Member Seat – 2-year term (November 2025–November 2027)

Interested in running? Candidate packets will be available starting Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the City Clerk’s office.

📧 Questions? Contact the City Clerk at [email protected].

Make your voice heard—get involved in shaping our community! 🗳️

01/23/2025

Winter’s icy grip transforms the Grand Haven lighthouses into a frozen masterpiece. ❄️🌊



📷 : Mike Borstler
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : Visit our website for travel info & events!

01/23/2025

❄To those serving our communities: Thank You!💙

As winter storms challenge us all, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication of our first responders, emergency services, linemen, Department of Public Works, snow plows, Michigan Department of Transportation, postal employees, radio personnel, reporters, and others keeping our communities safe and running. Thank you for helping those on the roads, shelters, hospitals, etc.

From early mornings to late nights, your efforts do not go unnoticed. We are deeply grateful for all you do.

Stay safe, stay warm, and know that your community appreciates you more than words can express!

01/23/2025

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office class on Avoiding Financial Scams in Georgetown Charter Township is canceled today due to inclement weather. The class is rescheduled for March 11 at 12:45 pm at the Georgetown Connections Senior Center (7100 8th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428).

The next class is January 30 at 10AM, Four Points Center in Grand Haven (1051 S. Beacon Blvd).