Fruitport News

One of the approximately 30 new trees planted to enhance the appearance of Pomona Park in Fruitport.

Local fire officials are hailing a new law that will require manufacturers sell only self-extinguishing cigarettes in Michigan as of Jan.

Strong and varied entries that reach beyond artistic technique to tell a story or reveal interesting subject matter are what emerge from the 29th Annual Alma College Statewide Print Competition, according to juror Nancy Macko.

Roosevelt Park City Councilman Thomas Hasper had a memorable first meeting Tuesday.

Norton Shores city officials Tuesday are set to discuss a proposal from Fruitport Township that may eventually lead to the two municipalities pulling out of the Muskegon Heights-owned water system.

Fruitport Township's Larry Romanelli has been elected president of United Tribes of Michigan for the upcoming year.

The colors, textures and shapes of nature will be the materials for a demonstration of holiday creations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Ave.

The Fruitport school board has agreed to ask voters to finance a $8.6 million bond proposal that wouldn't raise the existing millage while addressing infrastructure issues throughout the district.

Tamika Jackson, left, watches Nicole Merkins fold a shirt inside Sears in The Lakes Mall Tuesday, November 10, 2009.

Cari Draft Elliott had just left Spring Lake Township home en route to Pomona Park in Fruitport to teach this morning's Ecotrek class.

"Tempting Tables 2009" will be held at the Maranatha Conference Center, 4759 Lake Harbor Road in Muskegon, Nov.

The Veterans Day observance for Fruitport is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Fruitport Veterans Park, across from the post office.

An unusual land deal that is resulting in a free chunk of property for Fruitport Township use also is putting a local woman back in her childhood home.

Proud teacher: Fruitport High School Art Teacher Mike Heinz poses with the works of student artists Kendra Rubeck and Anna Carter displayed in the school districts board room The students' works were chosen from more than 450 art pieces statewide submitted into the visual-arts exhibit held each year in May at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival at ...

Juliet Bennett Rylah of Grand Rapids listens to a song she had just recorded at the new HeerMee Studios by Slimbuddha Records in The Lakes Mall.

Mike Bergey is pictured in the eerie light of his Halloween display in front of his Fruitport Township home, which includes a hearse and graveyard.

Harvey Anderson and his son, Matt Anderson, are pictured outside their business, The Meat Block, 2330 East Broadway, Fruitport Township.

Andrew Bos, 19, of Fruitport Township suffered a traumatic brain injury in an April 24, 2008, motorcycle accident.

A pair of new books from two Grand Haven residents - who work just a block away from each other - are both tales of the creepy, spooky and downright strange.

The congregation of Fruitport Christian Reformed Church recently welcomed the Rev.