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Ottawa County Sheriff: Van failed to yield at 72nd & Port Sheldon causing crash with injuries
OTTAWA COUNTY, Michigan — A van failed to yield at a Blendon Township intersection Saturday morning and caused a crash that sent one person to the hospital, authorities said. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said a van was driving on Port Sheldon and didn't stop at the intersection of...
Western Michigan Christian tabs Matt Haveman as varsity boys basketball coach
MUSKEGON, MI – The Western Michigan Christian boys varsity basketball program will have a familiar face leading the charge next winter. The WMC athletic department recently announced that Matt Havemen will take the reins of the Warrior boys basketball program after serving as the boys junior varsity coach the past few seasons.
Man takes plea deal for 2015 killing of pregnant Muskegon woman, her unborn baby
MUSKEGON, MI – Nearly a decade ago, then-17-year-old Christopher Howard broke into a pregnant woman’s apartment and killed her and her unborn child in a stabbing attack. He was sentenced in 2018 to life in prison without possibility of parole for the 2015 slaying of Dominique DaShay O’Neal.
Michigan's Adventure opens for 2024 season on May 24th, free entry for military offered
Muskegon, Mich. - Michigan’s Adventure opens May 24 to kick off a 2024 season filled with family fun and adventure. Military Days will be held May 24th through the 27th. Free admission will be offered to U.S. military members and veterans during these days. Active and retired military members will receive free admission to the park, when presenting a valid military ID at the park entrance. Additional tickets for friends and family are available online at a 50% discount, with required verification.
GEOMAGNETIC MATCH: Aurora Borealis lights the way for Muskegon man’s proposal
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Imagine this: You're on the beach, enjoying the stunning views of the northern lights as they pass across West Michigan. Then all of a sudden, a big question is proposed. Adrian Valdez knew the week of strong geomagnetic storms was a strong time, to ask a...
Muskegon Memorial Day Parade returns after controversy last year
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson said organizers of the Muskegon Memorial Day Parade are starting with a fresh start. Each year, paradegoers crowd the streets of downtown Muskegon for the popular tradition of honoring fallen heroes. This year, organizers said they want to leave last year’s troubles behind.
5 delicious ice cream shops around Muskegon
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - The weather is finally staying consistently in the 60s and 70s, meaning lakeshore residents are out and about looking for the best ice cream shop. Whether you’re eager for one scoop of a classic Mackinac Island Fudge or three scoops of Superman, MLive/Muskegon Chronicle has got you covered with five great places to curb your sweet tooth.
Popular Spring Lake restaurant closes its doors after 8 years
SPRING LAKE, MI - A popular burger restaurant closed last week after spending 8 years at its Spring Lake location. The local spot at 909 West Savidge St. started as Small Town Sandwich Shop before reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic as Beefy’s Burger Shack. Now the current landlord of the building has plans to tear it down, leaving the business to wonder, “What now?”
Kites to take over Grand Haven beach this weekend
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — You're invited to visit Grand Haven State Park this weekend to enjoy the Grand Haven Kite Festival. From kites great and small to ground displays, organizers hope you'll bring the family to the free event. The kite festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5...
Retiring choir director from Singing Christmas Tree fame being replaced by former student
NORTON SHORES, MI – Mona Shores Public Schools has selected a new choir director to lead the high school’s “crown jewel” choir program, including the beloved annual Singing Christmas Tree production. Brendan Closz, a 2003 graduate of Mona Shores, was chosen to replace longtime choir director...
This and That: Voter turnout, Tulip Time, renaming schools
Congrats to the citizens of Ottawa County, who learned the Keystone Cops majority group of commissioners was reduced by one after Lucy Ebels, an Ottawa Impact member, was replaced by a newly elected representative, . He won by a 20-point spread. That’s the good news. Let us hope Ebel’s ouster is a bellwether for the rest of the group in November.
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