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New kayak launch opens in river near Lake Michigan
SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- A new kayak launch not far from Lake Michigan has opened in Southwest Michigan. The new Phoenix Kayak Launch is on the south branch of the Black River, located at 69237 Phoenix St. in South Haven. It opened earlier this month, it’s free to use and is ADA accessible.
Sandy Pines holds Memorial Day service: 'Remembrance for what was shed for our nation'
HOPKINS, Michigan — It was a solemn day of remembrance in one West Michigan community. Despite the rain and chilly May temperatures, many showed up to honor the greatest sacrifices made this Memorial Day at Sandy Pines in Hopkins. Jeff Sweitzer, president of Sandy Pines, says the event is...
Glenn Public School celebrates 170 years of continuous education
GLENN, Mich. — A local school celebrated its 170th trip around the sun of continued education on Sunday. Established in 1854, Glenn Public School is considered the oldest continuous rural school in Michigan. Fundraiser: South Haven Area Emergency Services hosts breakfast fundraiser for new pagers. 170 years brings a...
NWS: Dangerous swimming conditions coming to the lakeshore on Memorial Day
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Memorial Day in West Michigan usually means beaches are packed, with swimmers enjoying Lake Michigan for the unofficial start of summer. But this year, the National Weather Service (NWS) is encouraging beachgoers to stay cautious, as dangerous conditions are expected throughout the end of the day.
Parents of couple who drowned in Lake Michigan use life insurance money to buy beach safety robots
SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- Drowning is quick and quiet. Those tragic facts still stick with Lisa MacDonald. Her 19-year-old daughter, Emily, died along with her boyfriend, Kory Ernster, 22, while swimming at the Lake Michigan beach in South Haven on Aug. 8, 2022. “They quietly slip away,” MacDonald said.
Zip lines, water fights, beer hikes: Did someone say summer camp for adults?
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Summer camp is a distant memory for most adults. But there’s a camp in Southwest Michigan — called Camp Forever Fun — that offers the overnight summer camp experience to adults. About 25 miles northwest of Kalamazoo, the sleepaway camp in Bloomingdale lets attendees...
West Michigan’s Historic Chain Ferry Eyes Summer 2024 Opening
The historic last-of-its-kind hand cranked chain ferry will return for the 2024 summer season. Did you know the Saugatuck Ferry is so iconic it even has its own Wikipedia page?!. In operation since 1838 the Saugatuck Chain Ferry is touted as,. the only remaining hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind...
South Haven Area Emergency Services hosts breakfast fundraiser for new pagers
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — South Haven Area Emergency Services, or SHAES, hosted their annual Memorial Weekend Pancake Breakfast on Sunday. The unique fundraiser aims to raise money for new pagers for SHAES, which currently has some pagers 10 to 20 years old. "It's one of those things that we're...
The BARge is Saugatuck’s ‘ultimate waterfront dining experience’
SAUGATUCK, MI – The BARge offers a unique rooftop open bar experience on the Kalamazoo River with scenic views of Mount Baldhead Park. The downtown Saugatuck bar is affiliated with a boat hotel called Ship-N-Shore Hotel, sharing the site at 528 Water St. If you purchase a product or...
New 'glamping' spot to open near Fennvillle
A new campground opening near Fennville will offer residents the glamping experience. The Woods Luxury Camping is set to officially open on May 30th at 6708 118th Ave. near 66th Street in Ganges Township. An open house will offer residents a sneak peek as well as delicious s'mores this Sunday from 7 PM to 9:30 PM.
Strong to severe storms possible Friday night
Kalamazoo, Michigan — It's only been a little over two weeks since multiple tornadoes ripped through West Michigan. Many residents are still cleaning up storm damage, and will be for some time. Yet another round of potential severe storms is not what the doctor ordered. Our next risk for...
Spongy moths return to West Michigan cities
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Throughout West Michigan there has been an increased sighting of spongy moths in and around people's homes. Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths and renamed in recent years, appear around this time every year. However, one Allegan County resident said that this year the moths have completely taken over the outside of her home.
Credits could roll on two historic Michigan Drive-In theaters for sale
DOWAGIAC, Mich. -- The end could be near for two Historic Michiana Drive-In Theaters. Both Sunset Theater in Hartford and Dowagiac’s five-mile drive in are closed for good before the summer starts. There were once 137 drive-in theaters spread across the State of Michigan now just six remain. “We’re...
A school shooting threat was debunked. The next day, a student reported seeing a gun.
HARTFORD, MI – Hartford Middle School was eerily silent on Friday, May 10. Students and staff were locked in their rooms, bathed in darkness, silently huddling in corners and behind desks. Police were running up and down the halls. They opened every locker, searching through student belongings for a gun, Hartford Police Department Chief Michael Prince said.
See bird’s-eye view of Saugatuck roundabout construction
SAUGATUCK, MI – Saugatuck businesses in a heavy construction area continue to let the public know that they remain open. The Allegan County Road Commission is constructing a new roundabout at the intersection of Blue Star Highway and Old Allegan Road in Saugatuck. Construction is expected continue until late July.
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