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Attempted Murder, Assault, Weapons Charges Brought In Bass River Shooting

(ROBINSON TOWNSHIP)-A 21-year-old Indiana man has been arraigned in connection with a Sunday morning shooting that injured five people at the Bass River Recreation Area in Robinson Township. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says Jamison Cuttino of Elkhart is charged with assault with intent to murder, four counts of ...

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Longtime Zeeland City Manager Dies

(Zeeland, MI) - Zeeland is mourning the loss of its longtime city manager. City officials say Tim Klunder died Monday following a battle with cancer. Klunder served as city manager for 25 years and oversaw numerous development and infrastructure projects. Flags at city facilities will fly at half-staff through Friday i...

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GHAPS Statement on Karolkiewicz family

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Grand Haven Area Public Schools has released a statement on the recent deaths of the Karolkiewicz family. GHAPS Community Update - 7.27.26

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National Foundation Expands Support Following Grand Haven Township Family Tragedy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is expanding its nationwide fundraising and crisis response following the deaths of eight members of a Grand Haven Township family. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has ruled the deaths of Kristopher and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children a murder-su...

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Tigers Lose To Baltimore 8-5

(Detroit, MI) -- The Detroit Tigers lost to the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 last night at Comerica Park. Hear the recap below: That marks three straight losses for the Tigers. The Tigers and Orioles meet again today at 6:15 p.m pre game. First pitch at 6:40 p.m.

Mary Ellen Murphy 8h ago

Trump Talks Up American Auto Industry in Detroit

(Detroit, MI) - President Trump is in the Detroit-area today, renewing his push to bolster the American auto industry. In a campaign-style speech at the GM Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Trump said he's done more for auto-workers than any other President. He says his tariffs targeting foreign autos have boosted ...

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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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Study Links Heavy TV Watching To Alzheimer's

(Undated) - New research has linked heavy television viewing to brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in Alzheimer's Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, tracked over seventeen-hundred participants' TV viewing habits in midlife for nearly 24 years. The findings, which ...

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