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House Fire Victims Died of Murder-Suicide, Authorities Say

(GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP)-The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says the deaths of eight family members found inside a burning Grand Haven Township home Friday were the result of a murder-suicide. Investigators identified the victims as 47-year-old Kristopher Karolkiewicz, his wife, 39-year-old Amanda, and their six children...

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Grand Haven's Musical Fountain ready for Coast Guard week

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Two of the masterminds behind Grand Haven's Musical Fountain stopped in before Coast Guard week to talk about the fountain and Coast Guard Saturday's fireworks and drone show! Hear the interview with Brad Boyink and Ryan Marshall below: Grand Haven's Musical Fountain website here. Donate here.

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Grand Haven Community Honors Family of Eight at Vigil

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - About 200 people gathered Sunday evening at Duncan Woods in Grand Haven to honor the eight members of the Karolkiewicz family who were found dead Friday in their Riverside Trail home. Friends and family identified the victims as Kristopher and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children: Keegan...

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UPDATE: Parade of Ships today at GH Coast Guard Festival canceled

Grand HAven, MI (WGHN) - The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is in full swing. Today's Parade of Ships has been cancelled due to weather. The ships will be coming in this morning and will be available for tours as posted on their website and app. Annie Lenkeek is with the Festival Office: Any delays with the Parade o...

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Tigers Topped By Royals

(Detroit, MI) -- The Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in their series finale at Comerica Park. Hear the recap here: Drew Sommers was tagged with the loss after allowing two runs on two hits in his relief appearance. Detroit has dropped back to back games and will host the Baltimore Orioles for a three-g...

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Schedule of Events

Monday, July 27
 Approximately 1:00 p.m. — Ship Arrivals
Welcome the USCGC Mackinaw, USCGC Sequoia and the crew of
the decommissioned USCGC Sundew. Escanaba Park. Free.
 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 6:30 p.m. — Abbamania and Night Fever with a Special Tribute to
Cher
Music of ABBA, the Bee Gees and Cher. Waterfront Stadium. Admission $15

Tuesday, July 28
 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Kids Day
Games, entertainment, bounce houses, a red-carpet photo area and
hands-on activities. Mulligan’s Hollow. Free.
 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 6:00–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
$30 unlimited-ride wristbands. Individual ride tickets are also
available. Harbourfront, Covenant Life and Chinook Pier parking lots.
 6:30 p.m. — The Trifecta of Classic Rock
Tributes to Steve Miller, John Cougar and Creedence Clearwater
Revival. Waterfront Stadium. Admission: $15.
 8:30–10:30 p.m. — Street Dance with Brena
Washington Avenue between Third and Fourth streets. Free.

Wednesday, July 29
 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Senior Day
Mulligan’s Hollow. Free.
o 8:00 a.m. — Pickleball tournament for players 50 and older
o 10:00 a.m. — Health and Wellness Expo
o 10:45 a.m. — Fitness demonstrations
o 11:30 a.m. — Announcements
o Noon — Boxed lunch
o 12:45 p.m. — Bingo, prizes and music by Silverado
o 2:00 p.m. — Senior Day concludes
 10:00 a.m. — Coast Guard Festival Volleyball Tournament
Coast Guard personnel only; spectators are welcome. Grand Haven
State Park.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon, 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 2:00–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
$30 unlimited-ride wristbands. Individual tickets are also available.
 5:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Retirees Dinner
The Eagles, Columbus Avenue and Second Street. Free for Coast
Guard retirees; reservations and advance registration are required.
 6:30 p.m. — Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience
Opening act: Two Dudes in Flip Flops. Waterfront Stadium. Admission $15

Thursday, July 30
 8:30 a.m. — Coast Guard Festival Golf Tournament
Pigeon Creek Golf Course. Registration information is available at
coastguardfest.org.
 10:00–11:00 a.m. — Coast Guard Recruiting Presentation
For prospective applicants ages 17–41. Sector Field Office, 650
South Harbor Drive.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon, 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 Noon–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
Wristbands are $30 from noon–6:00 p.m. and $35 from 6:00–11:00
p.m. Individual tickets are also available.
 5:30 p.m. — Honorees Dinner
By invitation only.
 6:30 p.m. — Crazy Train: America’s Ozzy Experience
Opening act: Eliza. Waterfront Stadium. Admission: $20.

Friday, July 31
 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Festival Craft Fair
Handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork and other merchandise in Central
Park.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Tours of the USCGC Sequoia and decommissioned USCGC Sundew.
The USCGC Mackinaw is closed all day for a special event.
Escanaba Park. Free.
 Noon–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
Wristbands are $30 from noon–6:00 p.m. and $35 from 6:00–11:00
p.m. Individual tickets are also available.
 2:30 p.m. — Commanding Officers Reception
Hosted by the USCGC Mackinaw. By invitation only.
 3:45 p.m. — Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard Silent Drill
Team
Prelude to the National Coast Guard Memorial Service at Escanaba
Park.
 4:00 p.m. — National Coast Guard Memorial Service
Escanaba Park.
 5:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Enlisted Dinner
For enlisted and active-duty Coast Guard personnel only. American
Legion Post 28.
 6:30 p.m. — Legends of New Country: Wallen & Wilson
Tribute to Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson. Waterfront Stadium.
Admission: $25.
 After dark — Drone Show
Sponsored by Meijer.

Saturday, August 1
 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Festival Craft Fair
Central Park.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon, 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
USCGC Mackinaw and USCGC Sequoia. Escanaba Park. Free.
 11:45 a.m. — Meijer Grand Parade
More than 100 entries through downtown Grand Haven.
 Noon–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
$25 wristbands from noon–4:00 p.m. After 4:00, rides require
individual tickets.
 7:30 p.m. — Elton & Billy: The Tribute
Music of Elton John and Billy Joel. Waterfront Stadium. Admission:
$30.
 After dark — Fireworks Extravaganza
Viewable from the waterfront.
 Concert tickets are available at coastguardfest.org or through the
festival app. Stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the evening concerts

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