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Grand Haven man faces felony charges for selling access to stolen Meijer ‘mPerks’ accounts
Read full article: Grand Haven man faces felony charges for selling access to stolen Meijer ‘mPerks’ accountsA 22-year-old Grand Haven man is facing felony charges in connection to the theft and sale of account access to Meijer “mPerks” accounts.
Grand Haven’s Pride festival attracts thousands who reject far-right local politics
Read full article: Grand Haven’s Pride festival attracts thousands who reject far-right local politicsOrganizers estimate 4,000 people turned out for the first-ever Pride festival in a small Michigan city to enjoy the celebration's drag show, dance party and vendor-filled streets.
West Michigan humane society seeks donations after 24 guinea pigs left abandoned on street
Read full article: West Michigan humane society seeks donations after 24 guinea pigs left abandoned on streetA West Michigan humane society is caring for 24 guinea pigs after they were found on the street in Grand Haven on Wednesday.
Looking for a road trip idea? Why not visit all of Michigan’s lighthouses
Read full article: Looking for a road trip idea? Why not visit all of Michigan’s lighthousesMichigan lighthouses have been shining a light on the Great Lakes for centuries. With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline, lighthouses greatly impact the water community.
Michigan parents lose lawsuit over destruction of son’s porn stash
Read full article: Michigan parents lose lawsuit over destruction of son’s porn stashGRAND HAVEN, Mich. – A man who sued his parents for getting rid of his pornography collection has won a lawsuit in western Michigan and can seek compensation. U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney ruled in favor of David Werking, who said his parents had no right to throw out his collection. He lived at their Grand Haven home for 10 months after a divorce before moving to Muncie, Indiana. “There is no question that the destroyed property was David’s property,” Maloney said Monday. Werking's parents said they had a right to act as his landlords.
2 Lake Orion teens rescued after being swept by large wave into Lake Michigan
Read full article: 2 Lake Orion teens rescued after being swept by large wave into Lake MichiganGRAND HAVEN, Mich. An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were rescued Saturday morning after being swept into Lake Michigan. The two Lake Orion teens were on a pier in Grand Haven when a wave struck them and dragged the two into the lake. Officials said they treaded water until someone was able to get a life-ring to them and pull them out of the water. The man was treated for a minor injury and is expected to be OK.WOODTV reports the pier has been shut down until lake conditions have improved.
Family rescues dog nearly 4 miles offshore in Lake Michigan
Read full article: Family rescues dog nearly 4 miles offshore in Lake MichiganFRANKFORT, Mich. – A dog treading water nearly four miles offshore in Lake Michigan has been rescued by a family out on a boating trip. The family was able to have the dog scanned for a microchip. The owners later were located and reunited with their dog. “I just hope that if this was my dog, somebody would do the same for me,” Wilcox said. “I would just be very grateful, happy because I know how rough Lake Michigan can be.”
'Fishermans parking lot to reopen at Grand Haven State Park ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: 'Fishermans parking lot to reopen at Grand Haven State Park ahead of Memorial Day weekendGRAND HAVEN, Mich. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Friday that Grand Haven State Parks Channel parking lot will reopen to the public on May 22. The parking lot -- also known as Fishermans parking lot -- was closed to traffic earlier this month due to public health concerns, after large groups congregated and failed to practice social distancing. Grand Haven State Park is one of Michigans most popular outdoor destinations, and we know many people love to return here year after year. Grand Haven State Park has remained open to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You can learn more about Grand Haven State Park here.
33-year-old skydiver killed in Michigan
Read full article: 33-year-old skydiver killed in MichiganThe unidentified man was jumping Saturday afternoon during the "Dink Dink Boogie" event at Grand Haven Memorial Airpark. (WDIV)GRAND HAVEN, Mich. - Authorities say a 33-year-old skydiver has been killed in Michigan when he abruptly fell after trying to avoid colliding with another jumper near the landing. The unidentified man was jumping Saturday afternoon during the "Dink Dink Boogie" event at Grand Haven Memorial Airpark. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
33-year-old skydiver has been killed in Michigan
Read full article: 33-year-old skydiver has been killed in MichiganThe unidentified man was jumping Saturday afternoon during the "Dink Dink Boogie" event at Grand Haven Memorial Airpark. (WDIV)GRAND HAVEN, Mich. - Authorities say a 33-year-old skydiver has been killed in Michigan when he abruptly fell after trying to avoid colliding with another jumper near the landing. The unidentified man was jumping Saturday afternoon during the "Dink Dink Boogie" event at Grand Haven Memorial Airpark. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
VIDEO: Boaters rescue teen swept off pier into Lake Michigan
Read full article: VIDEO: Boaters rescue teen swept off pier into Lake MichiganGRAND HAVEN, Mich. - Boaters are credited with rescuing a teenage girl who was swept off a pier and into Lake Michigan by high waves. WOOD-TV broadcast video of the girl tumbling into the water Saturday at Grand Haven in western Michigan. We were meant to be there.The rescue took place amid a dangerous summer along Lake Michigan. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says at least 27 people have drowned in the lake this year, up 80% from 15 at the same point last year. The water safety nonprofit counts 51 Great Lakes fatalities from drownings, up two from the same point in 2018.