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Reeths-Puffer softball team comes up clutch in run to GMAA city title
MUSKEGON TWP. – The Reeths-Puffer softball team has put together some impressive efforts on their way to a 23-2-1 record this spring but none were as pressure-packed as Saturday’s matchup with state-ranked Ravenna in the Greater Muskegon Athletic Association championship game. The Rockets were powered by a pitching...
Muskegon man indicted for possessing drugs, weapons
A Muskegon man has been indicted for possessing an arsenal of weapons and drugs, according to Mark Totten, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan. Orlando Bernard Easter, 35, of Muskegon, has been arrested after a federal grand jury returned an 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.
Motorcyclist injured when other driver pulls into his path
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash Sunday, May 5, on the lakeshore. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old Holland man, was taken to Holland Hospital but the injuries were not serious, Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Road construction projects in Ottawa County getting early start
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The Ottawa County Road Commission added a pair of projects to its list this year with money saved thanks to a lighter winter season. Both resurfacing projects were initially scheduled to begin in 2027. However, with fewer winter weather events in 2024, that meant less time was needed to plow out roads across the county. It also meant fewer instances of overtime and de-icing material usage.
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...
Reeths-Puffer girls tennis rises from underdog status for first-ever GMAA title
MUSKEGON, MI – The Reeths-Puffer girls tennis team has often found itself reserved to playing the role of spoiler during the Greater Muskegon Athletic Association city tournament but the Rockets used unprecedented team depth to flip the script Saturday and make history in the process. The Rockets advanced to...
Nominations open for best senior spring sports athlete from the Muskegon area
MUSKEGON, MI – We’ve asked you each week this spring to vote for an Athlete of the Week among a wide variety of worthy candidates. Now, we’re shining the spotlight on the seniors who are closing out their high school athletic careers in the next month with a brand new poll designed to highlight the top local performers in each grade.
Reeths-Puffer baseball gets gritty to grab first GMAA city title since 2006
MUSKEGON, MI — Butch Attig pours his heart and soul into his coaching profession so it’s understandable why the veteran leader of the Reeths-Puffer baseball program got emotional at the conclusion of an intense 8-7 win over North Muskegon on Saturday. The narrow victory over the Norsemen in...
Muskegon man injured after rear-ending semi trailer
TALLMADGE TWP. — A 73-year-old Muskegon man suffered “serious but not life-threatening” injuries after his vehicle rear-ended a semi trailer on Lake Michigan Drive (M-45) near Linden Drive on Tuesday afternoon. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 68-year-old Lowell man had just completed a “Michigan...
60% PAY INCREASE | Ottawa County committee approves pay increase for commissioners
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners could soon see a large increase in their annual salaries. The Ottawa County Officers' Compensation Commission approved a resolution for pay increases for a range of county employees by a vote of 3-1 in April. Among those increases is a 60% boost in pay for the county commissioners.
Adelaide Pointe Marina officially opens to public
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Adelaide Pointe Marina on Muskegon Lake had its grand opening on Wednesday. The marina offers numerous amenities, including restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a captain's lounge, a pool and an outdoor kitchen. Adelaide Pointe also announced that it's donating office space to the Muskegon County Sheriff's...
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