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Man pleads guilty to destroying cell phone, running from police
A Montague man pleaded guilty Monday in the Ottawa County 20th Circuit Court to resisting arrest from a police officer and destroying property. Zachary Fitts said he broke his girlfriend’s cell phone and, when he came into contact with police, resisted arrest on March 12 in Holland Township.
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.
West Michigan communities receive water cleanup and monitoring grants
The Michigan Clean Water Corps Program provides grants to local governments to clean and improve Michigan waterways. Those governments often partner with nonprofits or other volunteer groups for waterway cleanup and monitoring. Tamara Lipsey is an Aquatic Biologist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. She explains...
Muskegon-area boys track and field leaderboard as of April 23
MUSKEGON, MI – The Michigan high school track and field season is beginning to heat up as we move closer to May and several Muskegon-area athletes have begun to find their groove in their respective events. Below is a look at the top five male performers from the Muskegon...
Here's the restaurants that will be featured at the 2024 Taste of Muskegon
MUSKEGON, Mich. — From ice cream to Thai food to tamales, Muskegon will have everything you're craving this June. The restaurants and food trucks participating in the 18th annual Taste of Muskegon have been officially announced. Festivalgoers will find both Taste of Muskegon favorites and some new offerings on...
Free seeds available at Muskegon library will ‘grow into something beautiful’
MUSKEGON, MI - Hackley Public Library is the new go-to spot to grab free seeds for your growing garden. Organizers announced on social media earlier this month that the first-ever Seed Library is officially up and running — and those interested don’t need a library card to “check out” seeds.
10 most expensive homes sold in Muskegon County, April 8-14
A house in Whitehall that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Muskegon County in the past week. In total, 111 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $223,697. The average price per square foot was $183.
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.
How a fence can change your whole yard
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – There are a lot of reasons why people may want to put a fence around their yard: to create a safe space for families and pets, for privacy and to add extra curb appeal to your home. Before investing in a fence, it’s a good idea to do some research and consider your needs.
11 Muskegon-area girls 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 11 girls 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...
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