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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

It’s bittersweet as Grand Haven residents recall what made Jumpin’ Java great.

“I’ve made a lot of cool memories. I love the atmosphere here, even if I’m on my own." -Connor Fleser

“It’s really accepting. You can be yourself here.” -Serena Mattone

Local coffee shop Jumpin’ Java announces close

Alexandra Bakker October 21, 2022

Grand Haven locals and coffee lovers alike are mourning the upcoming loss of Jumpin’ Java, a small family-owned cafe downtown.   The news came last week when the owner, Erin Lyon, officially...

The Grand Haven High School Student Senate is participating in the Beyond the Pier project. This project will remodel different spaces in the downtown.

Beyond the Pier produces plentiful plans

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief December 7, 2020

It’s not every day that students get the opportunity to design the layout of their town. And not a simple “I’d like to see this here” brainstorming session. Somewhere along the lines of unrestricted...

A young girl posing in front of Borr's as a superhero mannequin.

Frozen In Time downtown event

Julia Drabczyk, Reporter February 16, 2018

On Saturday Feb. 10 the windows on Washington were filled with superhero ‘mannequins’. The mannequins are either family members, employees, or volunteers that attract so many families downtown in the...

Light Night Gallery

Isabel Bird and Abigail Holman November 30, 2016

             

Annual Light Night will showcase shops' holiday window displays

Annual Light Night will showcase shops’ holiday window displays

Isabel Bird and Abigail Holman November 17, 2016

What: The streets of downtown Grand Haven will be filled with bubbly smiles and Christmas cheer as the town prepares for the holiday season. Light Night is an event started by Grand Haven’s Main Street...

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