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Two arrested in connection with Muskegon homicide
36-year-old Robert Reed of Muskegon Heights and 41-year-old Leland Snyder of Muskegon have been arrested and charged with Open Murder, according to the Muskegon Police Department. On July 1st, 63-year-old Michael Farmer was reported missing from his home in the 2000 block of Jarman Street near East Keating Avenue in...
Should Muskegon allow homes to be built on smaller lots? Planners hear input from residents
MUSKEGON, MI - Faced with a need for more housing options in the city, Muskegon planners are considering different options to spark more homes. Allowing homes to be built on smaller lot sizes or amending the rules so multi-unit residential buildings could be constructed in neighborhoods are among the proposals being discussed.
A Skeleton Appears on the Lake Michigan Shore Every Few Years
Seventeen miles north of Muskegon on the shores of Lake Michigan lies a skeleton – a skeleton that dates all the way back to 1897. On Sylvan Beach is the home of the wreckage of The Contest; a ship that was built in Holland, Michigan in 1863. According to Wisconsinshipwrecks.org, The Contest was used for transporting dry goods and foods, cord wood, posts, stones, and railroad ties.
The West Michigan Blueprint Project - Hillery Ross Explains the Innovative Way to Grow Business
Hillery Ross is the Program Coordinator for Access Health in Muskegon and joins us today to talk about this incubator for local people who want to gain the experience and knowledge it takes to become a business owner for themselves. One of the key aspects of the Blueprint Project is the idea that collaboration and sharing of experience is a great way to help ease the burden on one person. Teamwork is essential in almost anything and while people can build their individual aspirations here, they can also find experience, strength and hope in numbers seeing others who are also digging hard to make things happen.
'Sand Docks' project approved by Muskegon city commission
The Muskegon City Commission approved the planned development request Tuesday evening. The project, called The Sand Docks, has been in the works since 2018 and is slated for Muskegon’s Beachwood-Bluffton neighborhood. During Tuesday’s meeting, a representative with Damfino Development LLC, the project’s developer, said the version of the project...
Historic Muskegon brewery resurrected for first time since Prohibition
MUSKEGON, MI -- A piece of Muskegon history has been resurrected after nearly 90 years of laying dormant. The Muskegon Brewing Company brand is back, not far from its original birthplace overlooking Muskegon Lake. The historic brewing company is pouring eight new ales at Muskegon’s newest development, Adelaide Pointe. This...
Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show 8/16-18 - Meet Great Lakes Chemical
One thing that's awesome when you take off on the road is finding someone from Muskegon. Matt Seiferlein grew up here in Muskegon but WMU pulled him away and now is the Distribution and Logistics Manager for Great Lakes Chemical and they are providers of super high end polishes and paint protectants for vehicles. Their concentration has been on cars and trucks up until now, but with the ever growing popularity of boating and water toys the opportunity for growth was too much to pass up so the company got to work on their products to make them equally effective for application to vehicles used in water.
Muskegon-area independent high school football schedules for 2024 season
The 2024 high school football season in Michigan might be more than a month away but it’s never too early to start glancing at schedules and circling dates on the calendar. Before action kicks off for what should be another entertaining fall season on the gridiron we wanted to take a deeper look at each team’s potential road to the playoffs.
‘The Sand Docks’ waterfront housing, retail plan approved by Muskegon city council
MUSKEGON, MI - A waterfront community complete with a variety of residential and commercial properties is slated for the shores of Muskegon Lake. Following approval by the Muskegon City Commission on Tuesday night, The Sand Docks on Muskegon Lake is another step closer to breaking ground on development. If you...
Plans Moving Forward To Convert Former Factory Into Housing
(Muskegon, MI) – Plans are moving along to convert a former furniture factory in Muskegon into housing. On Tuesday night, the Muskegon City Commission gave its approval for the old Shaw-Walker Furniture Factory to be converted into 450 apartments, 70 condominiums, 37 townhomes, and commercial space. The building has...
New wheelchair built for tougher sand terrains available for free at Muskegon beach
MUSKEGON, MI - The city of Muskegon purchased a second beach wheelchair that can be reserved for free to improve accessibility. The new Action Trackchair was purchased for $15,000 for visitors to use at Pere Marquette beach on Lake Michigan. The wheelchair cannot go in the water like the first one but can navigate through tougher sand terrains for “those seeking a more adventurous experience on the beach,” the city posted on Facebook Wednesday, July 25.
Engineer honored as Muskegon Innovation Hub: Innovator of the Year
For more than 30 years, Michael Gerstweiler has been at the forefront of developing industrial control equipment with his company, Pribusin. As an engineer, innovation is a mainstay in his career developing technology to solve complex problems. For his work, and his most recent innovative work, Gerstweiler was named the...
2 Republicans vying for Muskegon County District 2 Commission seat in Aug. 6 primary
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI — Two Republican are facing off in the Aug. 6 primary election for the chance to represent the Muskegon County District 2 Commissioner seat. Republicans Malinda Pego and Josef Brett Herman will be on the ballot. The candidate with the most votes will face Democrat Andy O’Riley in the November election.
Michigan's Third Congressional District Republican primary election results
MICHIGAN, USA — Michiganders will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary election. In the Republican primary, two congressional candidates for Michigan's 3rd District want to represent their party on the ballot in November's general election. Entrepreneur Michael Markey...
Summer Trivia Series – What year did Lawrence Kimble (Mona Shores) set the state record for most TD’s in a quarter (5)?
On October 7, 2005, Mona Shores’ Lawrence Kimble delivered a performance for the ages in a commanding 49-16 victory over Zeeland East. The junior running back’s display of athletic prowess not only led his team to victory but also etched his name into the annals of Michigan high school football history.
Spring Lake Township voters to decide 4 tax requests Aug. 6, including new bicycle path millage
SPRING LAKE TWP, MI - Voters in Spring Lake Township will decide the fate of four tax proposals on the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Two will be bike path proposals – one is a renewal of an existing millage, which funds the maintenance of the township’s bicycle paths and one is new, to plan and support the construction of additional bike and walking paths. There are also ballot proposals to renew millages for Senior Activities and Services and Harbor Transit.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
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