Along the Lakeshore News is a new blog informing people of the Western Michigan Lakeshore area of the current happenings here. Information the print media fells not news worthy. This will focus an area between West Olive, Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Southern Muskegon County.rnrnThe news along the lakeshore is long over due. Find out what

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The lakeshore news topic lately is the weather. Along the lakeshore we have the strangest weather. Western Michigan along the Lake Michigan shoreline is so different than what is experienced just a short distance away from the lake.

We do not get snow here in Grand Haven or Spring Lake or anywhere close to the lakeshore. We get lake effect

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Grand Haven and Spring Lakes Michigan schools were closed today, due to the heavy snow fall over night. Along the lakeshore we received almost two foot of snow.

With your kids home from school today, what are they doing?

This post gives some ideas for parents as to what could or should be happening. Kids could be helping

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A 100 million dollar sports complex in West Olive, Michigan could only mean good things in my opinion.

The sports complex would sit on the east side of US 31 between Stanton and Filmore. It would make use of 100 acres of land, and support 1000 jobs.

Western Michigan sure could use a boost as far as development goes. The

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The Great American Sports Complex in West Olive, Michigan is going to be first class. This sports complex when completed is going to draw sports player from around the world.

The sports complex is going to have a 5000 square foot indoor facility. The facility will host soccer fields, football field, basketball courts, golf a

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Grand Haven's Winterfest kicked off with skiing and boarding down the slopes of the Snow Bowl at Mulligan's Hollow. Turn out was great! The community really came out to support this event which was great. Perhaps the $1 ski lift price made the event even more pleasurable. The weather was even on board for this event. Thankfu

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Grand Landing resort in Grand Haven, Michigan is open for business. The premier resort and condominiums are still under construction but many Signature Shops have opened. The Grand Landing is located on the Grand River and is the northern gateway into Grand Haven.

Upon completion this year there will be an waterfr

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The Sunflower Gourmet of Grand Haven, Michigan will be opening in the Grand Landing come April 2008. The Sunflower Gourmet will be a specialty grocery store that will specialize in fresh organic ingredients from the area when available. They will also be having a deli area to eat at or you can order to take out on your boating.

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With the over abundanve of snow this season in Michigan, fire hydrants are being buiried in snow. It is everyones responsibility and best interest to keep fire hydrants clear of snow. Keeping hydrants open is not the fire departments obligation. The fire hydrants are there for the homeowners benefits in case of an emergency.

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Outhouse 500 Festival in Coopersville, Michigan has received national attention. This is the fourth annual Outhouse 500 Festival held. The Outhouse 500 will take place on February 23, 2008.

The Outhouse 500 Festival will be a full day of activities. Starting with a pancake breakfast, a 5K Run, dog sled demonstration, Chili B

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The Earth's Edge of Grand Haven, Michigan has moved to a new location along the lakeshore in the Grand Landing shopping area. The Grand Landing is pulling in some of the top retailers from along the lakeshore and the Earth's Edge is one of the top outdoor gear specialists in our area.

The Earth's Edge offers free shippin

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Home for sale in Spring Lake, Michigan along the lakeshore, is a one month update to selling a home in Spring Lake Michigan. Greenridge Realty Inc. is keeping very busy promoting this piece of real estate. Spring Lake, Michigan real estate is some of the most desirable property along the lake shore. Spring Lake Public Schools a

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The Margarita Mix-Off is gearing up to kick off next weekend March 1st at the Old Boys’ Brewhouse at 971 W. Savidge, Spring Lake, Michigan. The event is scheduled to be held between the hours of 12 noon to 5PM along the lakeshore.
The Margarita Mix-Off is a great way to earn money to benefit the Walker AMBUCS. Years past a go

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Brian Sells and Caroline Chepkorir win the Fifth Third River Bank Run in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 25k division.

This is Brian Sells third time winning the Fifth Third River Bank Run in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brian's Time was 1 hour, 15 minutes and 8 seconds. Not a world record holder as previously thought.

This is

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The Iceman Cometh Challenge is the United States largest one day bicycle race. The race is a 27 mile mountain bike race that consists primarily of dirt roads, two-tracks (the majority of the course), abandoned railroad beds, and the world famous Vasa Nordic ski trail. It crosses only one paved road (Williamsburg Rd at mile 16)

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