WEST OLIVE, Mich. (Grand Haven Tribune)--A man trying to unjam a hay baler at a Grand Haven Township farm became trapped in the machine for an hour Thursday afternoon before rescuers were able to free him.

The 29-year-old Holland Township man was working at the Berry Family of Nurseries farm, 15155 Fillmore St., near U.S. 31, shortly before 3:30 p.m. when his left leg got snagged in the machine.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM) - Grand Haven's fireworks celebration could be in jeopardy this Fourth of July, unless the city comes up with thousands of dollars.

The group that sponsored the event for two decades has pulled out due to financial problems.

"You could not have a show, but you don't want to do that because that disappoints a lot of people," says Geri McCaleb, Mayor of Grand Haven.

City leaders are now asking for donations after learning that the Jaycees Club, which has sponsored the event for 20 years, has dropped out.

"I know their membership is down," says Mayor McCaleb.

In fact, the fireworks operator from last year, Mad Bombers out of Indiana, tells WZZM 13 they're still owed about $14,000 of the $24,000 for the show.

Every year $10,000 of city tax dollars go to the fireworks, but this year the city also needs $14,000 in donations.

Everyone WZZM 13 spoke to in the downtown area were supportive of the idea.

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--Are you interested in learning how local communities are investing in sustainable energy?

Join Arnold (Arn) Boezaart, Director of the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center, at Spring Lake District Library to learn more about this important environmental and economic issue. On Monday, May 20, Boezaart will discuss current trends, technology developments, and policy considerations related to energy and sustainability.

The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center is located in the Muskegon Lakeshore SmartZone.  MAREC opened in 2003 in response to the growing need for the advancement and development of alternative and renewable energy technology. MAREC is an economic development initiative of the City of Muskegon, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Grand Valley State University.