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New ALDI store preparing to open next month in Muskegon
MUSKEGON, Mich. — After a two-month delay, the new ALDI store in Muskegon is set to open on Thursday, May 9. The new store is on E Apple Avenue, in the same location as the former Plumb's store, which closed in 2017. ALDI officials say there will be fresh produce delivered daily and a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Muskegon uses federal funds to buy mobile vehicle stop devices
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A federal investment is aimed at improving community safety in Muskegon. The funding was announced Thursday, April 25 at 10:45 a.m. by Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson, Public Safety Director Timothy Kozal and U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten. The city used the funding to purchase new mobile vehicle...
Muskegon gets $380K federal grant to help keep festivals, outdoor events safe
MUSKEGON, MI – The city of Muskegon has received a $380,000 federal grant to help keep outdoor events safe, just in time for the summer festival season. The funding, secured for Muskegon by U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, will be used to purchase a vehicle barrier system that public safety officials will use to prevent cars from driving through crowds of people during festivals, parades, outdoor parties and other events.
Satanic Temple invocation forces Ottawa County to reckon with the meaning of religious freedom
OTTAWA COUNTY — "Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair. Joe Moss." Commissioner Jacob Bonnema was trying to get the attention of the Ottawa County Board Chair. He wanted to know the real name of the self-described Satanist about to give the traditional invocation. ...
Students train in mock disaster training provided by Michigan National Army Guard
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon Area Career Tech Center partnered with the Michigan Army National Guard to provide students enrolled in various programs with mock emergency training, which helps prepare students for what may come later in life during their careers in the medical field. “I take this very seriously...
5 great spots for flavorful turkey knuckles around Muskegon
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - Now that the spring weather will be reaching 70 degrees this weekend, it’s time for backyard cookouts to begin. Whether you’re eager for turkey knuckles smothered in barbecue sauce by itself or as a meal served with mac ‘n cheese and cornbread on the side, MLive/Muskegon Chronicle has five great places to curb those hearty BBQ cravings.
Reeths-Puffer boys basketball coach announces resignation after three seasons
MUSKEGON, MI – Nate Aardema made the difficult decision three years ago to leave Whitehall High School, his alma mater, and build a new program at Reeths-Puffer. Now, the 44-year-old boys basketball coach will be making another difficult decision on the heels of a 19-win season and the Rockets’ first conference championship since 1985.
18 Muskegon-area boys basketball players selected to BCAM’s Best list
MUSKEGON, MI – The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan unveiled its 2023-24 all-state list this week and 18 boys basketball players from the Muskegon area were selected to the honorary team. Five individual standouts made the BCAM’s Best list in their respective divisions, which serves as a first team...
Three injured after crashing into tree
FERRYSBURG — Three people sustained “minor injuries” after crashing into a tree Wednesday morning in Ferrysburg, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. A 29-year-old male, 36-year-old female and 43-year-old male, all from Rothbury, were in a 2010 Chevy Silverado heading northbound on U.S. 31 when their vehicle “ran off the road,” police said.
As cleanup efforts target Michigan lakes, debate follows about who benefits
LANSING — It’s taken over 30 years and $80 million to restore Muskegon Lake and a few nearby smaller bodies of water. Decades of pollution and rapid urbanization created ecological problems so severe that the lake was designated a “Great Lakes Area of Concern” by the U.S. and Canada in 1987.
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