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Hike along wooden dunes to find view of both the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan
SAUGATUCK, MI -- Although Saugatuck is known for its shoreline, sometimes the view of Lake Michigan is better from up top. Mount Baldhead can get you there in 302 steps but if you’re looking for a more progressive slope then try the Crow’s Nest loop. If you purchase...
Saugatuck golf finishes seventh at state tournament; Holland Christian freshman 22nd
The Saugatuck golf team finished seventh at the Division 4 state tournament on Friday and Saturday at The Meadows at Grand Valley State. The Trailblazers shot 355 on Friday and 348 on Saturday for a 703. Clarkston Everest Collegiate won the state title with a 664. Elijah Janowiak (90-84) and...
With Stroke month wrapping up in May, it's necessary to continue the conversation
With Stroke month wrapping up in May, it's necessary to continue the conversation, talking today with Holland Hospital's Dr. Amanda Nies about stroke as the leading cause of death and disability. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the...
Zeeland's Chalk Fest returns this week, including something new
ZEELAND — Zeeland’s Chalk Fest will return for the fourth time June 13, this time in collaboration with Music on Main. The event will run 4-9 p.m. Thursday, June 13, on Elm Street. Before the official kickoff, the public can watch artists create their works from 1-4 p.m. — according to a press release. ...
Upcoming festival celebrates Juneteenth
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A few months ago, we introduced you to our 2024 Remarkable Woman of West Michigan, Lindsay Cherry who is the co-founder of I Am Academy with her husband Henry. Henry and Lauren join us today from I Am Academy to talk about their organization...
I-94 blocked due to fuel spill from Van Buren Co. semi crash
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Troopers responded to a semitruck crash on westbound I-94 Sunday night. MSP says it happened in Lawrence Township near mile marker 52. We’re told no one was hurt but both lanes are blocked due to a fuel spill. Motorists are advised to seek an...
Ambulance services get an upgrade in Saugatuck area
SAUGATUCK — A trio of municipalities have a new provider of ambulance services, with hopes of enhancing options and reducing costs for residents. Life EMS is expanding its primary 911 response area to include northern Saugatuck Township, Saugatuck and Douglas — municipalities covered by the Saugatuck Township Fire District. The expansion took effect Saturday, June 1. ...
Dangerous conditions expected at some Lake Michigan beaches through Friday
The cold front moving through the area today will bring strong winds and hazardous conditions along the West Michigan Lakeshore. In response, the National Weather Service has issued small craft advisories and beach hazard statements. This afternoon, westerly winds at 20-25mph will create dangerous swimming conditions for beaches near and...
Holland Christian soccer postseason run continues with regional title
The Holland Christian girls soccer team claimed the Division 2 regional championship with a 1-0 win over Stevensville Lakeshore on Saturday. With 22:04 remaining in the first half, Sarah Geerlings served in the perfect corner kick into the box and Emma Houskamp headed it in. Now the Maroons are headed...
Harbor dredging to begin next week in Saugatuck
SAUGATUCK — A project to dredge 68,000 cubic yards of sediment from Saugatuck Harbor, ensuring safe navigation between Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River, will begin next week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announced its plans for dredging the two-mile federal channel on Tuesday. Work is expected to be finished July 19, although the date is weather dependent. ...
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