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Muskegon eager to build off experience after study suggested potential aquarium should be built in Kent County
MUSKEGON, Mich. — "It was our pleasure to be a part of this process," said Jonathan Seyferth, City Manager for the City of Muskegon after the results of a study suggested that Kent County was the best location for the potential John Ball Zoo Aquarium. John Ball Zoo said...
Chalk the Walk happening this weekend
Grand Haven’s Centertown and Mainstreet will be hosting a new event called “Chalk the Walk” on Saturday, where artists of all ages and skill levels can draw on the Centertown sidewalks. Artists will draw from 10 a.m. to noon, and judging will take place around 1 p.m....
Flowers in full bloom ahead of Holland tulip festival, despite early arrival
Tulips are in full bloom in Holland as the city prepares for its annual tulip festival. Warmer temperatures during the winter and spring can make it difficult to predict when they will bloom. The flowers have been in full bloom for nearly two weeks but organizers are hopeful they will...
Heading to Tulip Time this weekend? Here’s one way to get around I-196 construction
HOLLAND, MI – If you’re one of the thousands planning to flock to this year’s Tulip Time Festival, give yourself some extra travel time as an ongoing road project is sure to cause some delays. The festival’s 95th installment kicks off on Saturday, May 4, in Holland....
3 injured in Muskegon shooting
MUSKEGON, MI – Three people were injured in a shooting Tuesday, April 30, on West Laketon Avenue west of Seaway Drive. The victims, all males, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Muskegon police responded around 8:55 p.m. to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of West Laketon. Everyone had...
Muskegon man arrested on federal drug, weapons charges
35-year-old Orlando Easter of Muskegon faces federal indictments on one count of possession with intent to distribute drugs and two counts of felon in possession of firearms. The indictment alleges Easter intended to sell cocaine, fentanyl, MDMA and methamphetamines kept at a home and storage unit. Its also alleged he...
Richard DeVos’ ‘land baron’ approach leaves lasting mark on downtown development
Former Grand Valley State University President Arend “Don” Lubbers recalls when the late Richard DeVos told him to “just let him know” if he ever needed any money to purchase property in downtown Grand Rapids for the school. Lubbers, who served as GVSU’s president from 1969...
Michigan man federally charged for possession of drugs, weapons
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man is facing federal charges for allegedly keeping drugs and firearms in a home and storage unit.Orlando Bernard Easter, 35, of Muskegon, was arrested under a federal indictment charging him with one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Easter allegedly had cocaine, fentanyl, MDMA and methamphetamine. He also had seven firearms, including two that were reported stolen.Authorities seized more than $100,000, two cars and gold and diamond jewelry. Investigators alleged Easter purchased the items with the money from a drug trafficking enterprise."These allegations are serious and touch on two major threats to our communities: fentanyl and the spread of illegal firearms in the hands of prohibited persons," said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten in a statement. "I'm grateful to the Drug Enforcement Administration and the West Michigan Enforcement Team for their work, including their effort to ensure crime doesn't pay by recovering the fruits of these alleged crimes."
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