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Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be More Wary of Lightning in Summer [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be More Wary of Lightning in Summer [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be More Wary of Lightning in Summer [Sponsored]
This is the time of year when many love to relax and play out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating. Summer officially arrives at 10:51 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office. In embracing summer and enjoying the great outdoors on the water and ev
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be Weather Ready [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be Weather Ready [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be Weather Ready [Sponsored]
Many look forward to relaxing and playing out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating. Michigan Safe Boating Week runs through Saturday and National Marina Day is Saturday. In embracing those campaigns and seeking to help you enjoy getting out on the water for relaxation, recreation and t
Cancer Survivor Is Allowed To Swim Topless
Cancer Survivor Is Allowed To Swim Topless
Cancer Survivor Is Allowed To Swim Topless
A 47-year-old Seattle woman named Jodi Jaecks is a survivor of breast cancer, so she has fought enough if you ask me. Jodi had to undergo a double mastectomy and she says it is painful to wear a swimsuit top out in public. Reuters reports that she wanted to swim topless at Seattle's public Medgar Evers pool but she was denied access...
Rough Waters In Holland Injure 28!
Rough Waters In Holland Injure 28!
Rough Waters In Holland Injure 28!
Lake Michigan rocks, literally!  Yesterday, the Coast Guard was busy pulling swimmers out of the water due to a strong rip current and high waves that either carried people out too far or slammed them into the rocks along the harbor in Holland...
No Swimming At Two Allegan County Beaches For E-Coli!
No Swimming At Two Allegan County Beaches For E-Coli!
No Swimming At Two Allegan County Beaches For E-Coli!
(Photo via flickr.com/photos/delaere) 'Tis the season for e-coli to pop-up along shorelines throughout West Michigan! The good news is that health officials take water testing very seriously and post 'no swimming' advisories at any beach that has tested positive for above average bacteria levels.  The bad news is that bacteria tends to increase as temperatures rise and that's when you and I are