Kayla Tucker

Michigan

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Short-term rental restrictions tighten in Spring Lake Township

13 hours ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

SPRING LAKE TWP., MI - A West Michigan community voted earlier this week to further restrict short-term rentals in one section of the township. The Spring Lake Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday, May 12, to eliminate short-term rentals from the Medium Density Residential – Cottage (R-3) zoning district and establish a new, short-term rental overlay district.
Proposed 5-story Marriott hotel in downtown Grand Haven clears first hurdle

13 hours ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND HAVEN, MI - The rezoning of a downtown site to make way for a new hotel was approved unanimously by the Grand Haven Planning Commission Tuesday, May 13. A five-story, 128-room Residence Inn by Marriott hotel is being proposed for 233 Washington Avenue, at the corner of Third Street, in the city’s central downtown district. The property is directly adjacent to Jumpin Java coffee shop. The hotel project is being proposed by 6PM Hospitality Partners and BDR Custom Homes, who own the building.
Michigan couple steps in to save Monroe’s Memory Lane Drive-In Theater

21 hours ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MONROE, MI - A Michigan drive-in that announced it was closing for good just a few weeks ago has been brought back to life. Memory Lane Drive-In Theater, in Monroe, announced last week a couple has stepped up to help save one of the last outdoor cinemas in the state. “They are ready to light the big screen back up again,” a May 7 Facebook post stated.
Muskegon approves Apple Avenue redesign with new bike path, reduced lanes

1 day ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON, MI — The project scope for the Apple Avenue redesign was approved Tuesday, along with a plan for future city ownership of the road. Lane changes and a new, multi-use path will be implemented to make the road more pedestrian friendly, according to plans.
Grand Haven city candidates set for Nov. 2025 election

2 days ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND HAVEN, MI - Three candidates have filed to run on Election Day this November. Those candidates are running for the two, four-year Grand Haven City Council seats up for election. Mayor Bob Monetza is running unopposed. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. View your ballot by zip code at vote411.org. The city’s mayoral seat, two Board of Light and Power Member seats and a partial-term council seat up for election. One candidate is running unopposed for each of these positions.
Muskegon to consider lane changes for Apple Avenue at upcoming work session

3 days ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON, MI - The addition, and subtraction, of lanes on a section of Apple Avenue in Muskegon is being considered by the city commission at its upcoming meeting. The reconstruction and reconfiguration of the major thoroughfare has been in the works by city and state leaders for more than a year. READ MORE: Bicyclists, reduced lanes being considered in ‘once in a lifetime’ Apple Avenue redesignThe Muskegon City Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 for a work session.
Grand Haven moves forward with reconstruction of major street

5 days ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND HAVEN, MI - The city of Grand Haven approved an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the reconstruction of one of the city’s major streets. The city agreed to pay MDOT no more than $3.2 million for the complete reconstruction of Fulton Avenue, between First and Fifth streets. Construction will begin on the first block, between First and Second, as soon as next week, said Dana Kollewehr, assistant city manager.
Protest planned after mistrial declared in Christopher Schurr murder trial

6 days ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A protest is planned for Thursday, May 8, following the announcement of a mistrial in the murder trial against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr for killing a Black motorist. Activists are calling for justice for Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant, who Schurr shot in the back of the head after a struggle following a 2022 traffic stop. The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office charged Schurr with second-degree murder. The trial began on April 28.
Coast Guard pier construction to close part of Grand Haven waterfront path

6 days ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND HAVEN, MI - A portion of the sidewalk along the Grand River and piers normally accessible to pedestrians walking between Lake Michigan and Grand Haven will be closed, starting May 19. The closure is due to construction being done on two government piers that are leased by the U.S. Coast Guard Station Grand Haven. The piers are used by the Coast Guard as a vessel refuge and docking location.
You can now bring your dog to this Lakeshore eatery

6 days ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND HAVEN, MI - The patio at Unicorn Tavern in Grand Haven is not only now open for the summer but open for dogs as well. Owners of the restaurant and bar on the city’s east side recently announced receiving approval from the Ottawa County Health Department to allow dogs on the patio. “We hope it will encourage our community to stop by more often now that they can join us with their pets,” said co-owner Garry Boyd. The Unicorn Tavern, located at 415 S.