By CHERYL WELCH cwelch@grandhaventribune.com Want to know where the locals go? Don’t worry – we have you covered. The best of the best is judged each year in the Tri-Cities area during the People’s Choice contest. Thousands of votes were cast for the best of everything from best beer to best charter boat captain. Below …

1. Grand Haven Lighthouse & Pier Established in 1839, two lights on the south pier, both painted red, are connected by a lighted catwalk that also connects them to the shore and the boardwalk. The inner light is cylindrical and the square outer light stands on a huge concrete foundation. People often enjoy a stroll …

By NATE THOMPSON nthompson@grandhaventribune.com A wise man once said, “Ah, good ol’ trustworthy beer. My love for you will never die.” OK, it was actually Homer Simpson who confessed his love of ice-cold brew — the beverage that tastes the best at the end of a hot summer’s day. Especially in the Tri-Cities. But the …