Grand Haven Tribune

The Grand Haven Tribune serves the Northwest Ottawa County area, with a special emphasis on Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg. The newspaper has a rich history that began in 1885 when it was first published as The Evening Venture. It changed its name to The Grand Haven Tribune in 1969. The Tribune is situated in downtown Grand Haven and was acquired by Paxton Media Group in June 2019.

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YMCA kicks off capital campaign renovations

1 day ago | grandhaventribune.com | Matt DeYoung

Walking into the Tri-Cities Family YMCA, it’s not unusual to hear the squeaking of shoes on the gym floor; the clanking of weight machines; the splash as swimmers enter the pool; the laughter of children. Monday afternoon, a new sound was added to the mix — sledge hammers slamming into a wall. kAm%96 * 96=5 2 46C6>@?:2= H2==\3C62<:?8 46C6>@?J E@ <:4< @77 :ED S`_ >:==:@? 42A:E2= 42>A2:8?
92-year-old still enjoys coming to work each day

2 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Matt DeYoung

Vi VanStrate celebrated her 92nd birthday on Sunday. On Monday, she was back at Culver’s in Grand Haven, where she’s worked as a food runner for the past seven years. kAm“u:CDE[ x DE2CE65 E@ 86E 2H2J 7C@> >J 9FD32?5[” ': D2:5 H:E9 2 =2F89] “%96? 96 A2DD65 2H2J[ D@ ?@H E9:D :D >@C6 =:<6 >J 72>:=J]”k^AmkAm':[ H9@ =:G6D :?
A taste of Poland comes to Fruitport

4 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Matt DeYoung

FRUITPORT — When David Gawlik and his wife, Melissa, opened Holligan’s Artisan Meats in Fruitport back in 2021, they knew it was just a matter of time before they opened an adjoining restaurant. It’s taken several years and has been “a rough journey,” according to Gawlik. But late last month, the restaurant – called Hooligan’s Tavern – finally opened its doors.
What to know about the OAISD Special Education Millage

4 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Lauren Formosa

Residents in the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District region will soon vote on a millage proposal aimed at supporting the area’s students with disabilities. The OAISD Special Education Millage Proposal, which is on the May 6 ballot, includes an 18-year renewal of the 1.2425 mills approved in 2007 and a 20-year restoration of 0.5 mill.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday

5 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Elizabeth Granger

Book yourself in to a celebration Saturday — a celebration centered around reading and all it offers, in five locations throughout Grand Haven. It’s Independent Bookstore Day, being observed in more than 1,600 bookstores throughout the country. kAm“x?56A6?56?E 3@@<DE@C6D 2C6 E96 324<3@?6 @7 2 4@>>F?:EJ[” D2:5 |:<6 ~’qC:6?[ @H?6C @7 %96 q@@< r6==2C] “%96J AC@G:56 2 A=246 7@C A6@A=6 E@ 6?8286 :? =:76] (96? J@F 86E :?G@=G65 :? 2 3@@< 2?5 42?
Lakers show championship grit in walk-off win over Chix

5 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Trevor McCue

With one swing in the bottom of the seventh, Owen Smies sent Spring Lake fans into celebration mode as the Lakers walked off Zeeland East 5-4 to complete a dramatic comeback and a three-game sweep of their OK Black rival on Thursday. Spring Lake trailed 4-0 entering the bottom of the sixth inning with just one hit to its name. But instead of pressing, the Lakers stayed patient – and exploded for five runs over their final two innings to claim the win.
Lions pick up fifth-year options of Hutchinson and Williams

5 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Nolan Bianchi

The Detroit Lions have opted to pick up the fifth-year options of pass-rushing superstar Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams, a league source confirmed to The Detroit News on Friday. Hutchinson’s deal will pay the former Michigan star, who missed the final 12 games of the 2024 season with a fractured tibia and fibula, a total of $20.8 million for the 2026 season.
County won't seek litigation in Campbell Plant closure

6 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Lauren Formosa

WEST OLIVE — The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday declined to seek legal action which would have attempted to prevent the impending closure of the J.H. Campbell Plant in Port Sheldon Township. Commissioners voted 7-4 against pursuing litigation. kAmx7 E96 >@E:@? 925 366? 2AAC@G65[ 2 C6D@=FE:@? AC@A@D65 3J r@>>:DD:@?6C p==:D@? |:656>2 H@F=5 92G6 :?DECF4E65 E96 4@F?EJ’D 25>:?:DEC2E:@? 2?5 4@CA@C2E:@? 4@F?D6= E@ “6?8286 :? =682= 24E:@?
Grand Haven track teams earn split with West Ottawa

6 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Trevor McCue

Grand Haven's track and field hosted West Ottawa on Wednesday, with the boys team earning a big win 86-51; the girls came up short against the Panthers, 82-55. kAm%96 qF442?66CD DH6AE E96 E@A E9C66 DA@ED :? `__\>6E6C CF?[ H:E9 CF??6CD @?=J D6A2C2E65 3J a\9F?5C65E9D @7 2 D64@?5] z' z@C6?DEC2 E@@< 7:CDE 2E ``]_c D64@?5D[ 7@==@H65 3J s2G:5 |4|F==6? 2E ``]_e[ 2?5 p?5C6H (:==6>D6? 2E ``]_g]k^AmkAm(:==6>D6? E@@< 7:CDE :? E96 a__[ A@DE:?8 2 aa]ac[ H9:=6 |4|F==6? E@@< 7:CDE :?
A rule update could streamline Board of Commissioners meetings

6 days ago | grandhaventribune.com | Lauren Formosa

A revised rule approved by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday could lead to shorter meetings moving forward. In a 7-4 vote, the board approved an amendment to a paragraph on Robert’s Rules of Order under Article I of the Rules of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. kAm%96 C6G:D:@? @C:8:?2==J AC@A@D65 H@F=5 92G6 DE2E65 E92E 2== #@36CE’D #F=6D – H9:49 8@G6C?D 2== BF6DE:@?D @7 AC@465FC6 ?@E @E96CH:D6 @FE=:?65 :?