Muskegon News

MLive readers have a split opinion on Tasers and downtown video surveillance in Muskegon

2013-05-22T22:27:29Z

An unscientific MLive poll of readers shows support for Muskegon police carrying Tasers but not for police cameras in the downtown. Both controversial issues are being discussed by Muskegon city commissioners.

Alliance for Health to hold public hearings on Mercy Health Partners planned consolidation, Muskegon Surgery Center

2013-05-22T23:25:47Z

Mercy Health Partners' planned $97 million consolidation project along with a new project proposed by the Muskegon Surgery Center will be among four projects considered for approval by the Alliance for Health and the Michigan Department of Community Health.

New president of Muskegon County Medical Society faced with several challenges

2013-05-22T20:33:08Z

Dr. Katrina Olson accepted her nomination as the next president of the Muskegon County Medical Society Tuesday night well aware of the challenges.

MDOT to host public meeting to discuss Fremont-area M-82 road project

2013-05-22T19:49:07Z

MDOT will hold a public meeting in Fremont tomorrow, May 23, to discuss a 2014 construction project on M-82, also known as 48th Street.

Muskegon parolee charged with half dozen new felonies in connection to alleged girlfriend shooting

2013-05-22T18:51:59Z

The woman drove herself to a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to her neck and back, police had said. The man arrived to the hospital with his injury two hours later.

Midday Muskegon headlines: Festival last calls, drunken mom, new amusements

2013-05-22T18:17:13Z

MUSKEGON, MI -- Three headlines for Wednesday, May 22, plus a tip about what's coming up.

Shipwreck program 'Topless at the Beach' coming to Loutit District Library in Grand Haven

2013-05-22T17:59:41Z

Valerie van Heest, director of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association in Holland, will present the findings and history of Great Lakes shipwrecks at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, in program room A of the Loutit District Library on Columbus Street in Grand Haven.

Who robbed Muskegon Township's L.A. Insurance agency? Police urge public for help

2013-05-22T16:28:51Z

It’s been a week since a Muskegon Township insurance company was robbed by a masked man, and it appears the suspect, so far, managed to get away with it.

Last call: Muskegon City Commission grapples with closing times for downtown summer festivals

2013-05-22T15:44:02Z

The suggestion was that the final beer tent would stop serving at 11:30 p.m. and close to the patrons at midnight. That would be instead of the traditional 10:30 p.m. end of serving and closure at 11 p.m. as had been the practice of Summer Celebration and other festivals at Heritage Landing that serve alcohol.

Fruitport woman's alleged drunken drive with baby, after trail walk, results in arrest

2013-05-22T14:59:42Z

A 27-year-old Fruitport Township woman was arrested last week after a citizen reported seeing her stumbling while pushing a baby stroller, then allegedly getting into a vehicle and driving off with her young child, police said.

Muskegon County free food truck sites for May 2013

2013-05-22T14:42:58Z

Local mobile pantry truck sites have been scheduled for May 2013.

MLive/Chronicle readers share what the Farmers Market means to them -- it's what hooks them on Muskegon

2013-05-22T13:35:16Z

The conversation started with Susan Harrison Wolffis' column, ""Skip going to Muskegon Farmers Market? Not when there's Michigan asparagus."Harrison Wolffis described her decision to rush through her shopping at the Muskegon Farmers Market so that she could meet other Saturday...

Vander Mill Cider expands its Spring Lake facilities to now produce its hard ciders in cans

2013-05-22T12:33:31Z

Vander Mill Cider, 14921 Cleveland St., Spring Lake now distributes three varieties of its hard ciders in cans. The new can operation is part of a $600,000 expansion of the business.

Muskegon area to honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day weekend

2013-05-22T11:53:05Z

Across the 50 states -- from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, in the largest cities and the smallest villages -- parades, tributes and ceremonies have become a mainstay on Memorial Day. See the list of those events in Muskegon County.

Question of the Day: What advice would you offer new graduates?

2013-05-22T11:28:04Z

Muskegon County high schools have begun one of their most treasured traditions: graduation. Ravenna seniors graduated on Sunday, May 19, and North Muskegon students will graduate Friday, May 24. Then the pace really picks up until the middle of June.At...

Muskegon morning weather report: Rain showers, possibly thunder; high of 71 degrees

2013-05-22T11:12:27Z

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 71 degrees, is expected today, with a “100 percent” chance of precipitation, according to the weather service.

Michigan's Adventure opens for 2013 season with new glider ride, beer garden and more (video)

2013-05-22T10:44:27Z

Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park begins its 2013 season Wednesday, May 22 and ends Sept. 8. It is Muskegon County's leading tourist attraction and Michigan's only amusement park.

Firefighters reportedly battling mobile home fire in Grand Haven Township

2013-05-22T10:30:46Z

Multiple fire crews are battling a reported residential fire in the 13000 block of Deepwater Point, according to police dispatch reports.

Muskegon County commissioners support new jail concept, buy property that could replace lost parking

2013-05-21T23:24:17Z

On Tuesday, the commissioners approved buying a building at 902 Pine St. – just across the intersection from the Hall of Justice.

Second woman accused of fraudulently raising funds to send Jessica Heeringa's son to Chuck E. Cheese

2013-05-21T22:14:53Z

He said Joanne Vaughan, a 56-year-old Fruitport resident, and the second woman, whose name was not released on Tuesday, May 21, were attempting to raise money to send Heeringa's 3-year-old son to Chuck E. Cheese. Boone said both women have denied the allegations.

Cody Ledsworth finishes his 216-mile kayak trip to raise funds for Parkinson's disease

2013-05-21T20:57:46Z

Cody Ledsworth paddled to the finish line at a boat launch on Muskegon Lake on Tuesday after six days of kayaking down the Muskegon River to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in honor of his grandmother, Marguerite Ledsworth, who has been fighting the disease since 2002.