Saturday, February 14, 2026
Bob Beier, a former Director of the Community Bankers’ Association of Illinois, announced his retirement from the Board of Directors of Peoples State Bank of Colfax effective December 31, 2025. In 1978, Bob and his wife Betty, moved to Ladd, Illinois where Bob was named President of the Bank of Ladd. Bob had been employed atFriday, February 13, 2026
Walstrom Marine is expanding its Sea Ray boat sales in West Michigan, increasing access to the brand across the region. The expanded coverage includes several of West Michigan’s most popular boating destinations such as Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, and Kalamazoo, allowing Walstrom Marine to serve a broaderThursday, February 12, 2026
Michigan’s Ultimate Boat Show — with the longest running tradition — the Grand Rapids Boat Show has the reputation for the finest style. Over 30 dealers will display more than 400 boats from over 80 manufacturers from aluminum fishing boats and personal watercrafts to pro style ski and bass boats, luxury pontoonSunday, February 8, 2026
The America's Cup Partnership (ACP) today announces the formation of an historic alliance between the founding teams of sailing’s pinnacle event. This marks a transformative moment in the 174-year history of the competition, creating a unified entity dedicated to the long-term stability and growth of the America's Cup. The fiveSaturday, February 7, 2026
Photo by Zoshua Colah As one of the world’s largest showcases for boats and marine products, the show will debut a new layout designed to elevate and streamline the attendee experience, including a return of the show’s yacht component to Miami Beach and a dedicated sailing location. The 2026 show will mark the debut ofFriday, February 6, 2026
Revolution Marine Group recently announced the first delivery of the Canados Heritage 36- Foot sport cruiser to the Americas, marking a major milestone for the Italian shipyard’s innovative Heritage power catamaran line. Built in Rome, Italy at the Canados shipyard, the Heritage 36’ establishes a new benchmark inThursday, February 5, 2026
The 2026 REU Fellowship is open to undergraduates from any U.S. college. The upcoming fellowship runs from June 8 through July 31, 2026. In addition to a $5,500 stipend, it includes free room and meals for the duration of the experience. For the eight weeks of the fellowship, the REU students live on Gibraltar Island, where StoneSunday, February 1, 2026
Marine Trades Institute is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of one of the 2026 Make It Better Foundation (MIBF) Philanthropy Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and impact – values that represent the heart of MIBF’sSaturday, January 31, 2026
For over 30 years, Valiatt Yachts has established a clear and consistent approach to modern yacht design — one rooted in purposeful engineering, balanced layouts, and long-term reliability. With a lineup that extends from 35 to 54 feet, the focus is on cruising and day-use yachts designed around simple functionality, purposefulFriday, January 30, 2026
As winter weather continues across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding Ohioans to make safety their top priority when enjoying seasonal outdoor activities, especially around ice. From ice fishing and snowmobiling to hiking and winter boating, preparation and awareness can mean the difference between









