Summer is on its way and, with that, comes high season for fresh, Michigan produce! Here’s a look at our some of our local markets and their current locations and offerings: Grand Haven Farmers Market When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays, June 7 – Oct. 28 Where: Under the green canopy at Chinook Pier Muskegon Farmers Market When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, May – November Where: 242 W. Western Ave. in Muskegon Spring Lake Farm & Garden Marke

Known as “The Third Coast” to some, the “Big Lake” to Michigan boaters and “the beach” to locals, Lake Michigan offers some of the world’s most beautiful shorelines along a crisp, clean and fresh Great Lake. The Grand Haven State Park is one such beach, sporting a picturesque pier, a lengthy shoreline and shallow waters perfect for sun bathing, nautical Frisbee play and body surfing. But, what happens when the inland folks and the Chicago weekenders descend on the state park

Deciding between a VA loan or a conventional loan may seem easy. No money down, no mortgage insurance, a better interest rate — a VA mortgage wins hands down, right? But when you consider things like the VA funding fee and perhaps putting enough money down on a conventional mortgage to forgo mortgage insurance, the choice may be more complex. And, some of the VA loan benefits, such as no minimum credit score and no maximum debt-to-income ratio, are often overstated. Here are