Muskegon Newshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/The Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videos from Muskegon, MichiganenFri, 24 May 2013 06:07:25 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videos from Muskegon, Michiganmuskegon-chroniclehttp://feedburner.google.comMuskegon morning weather report: Sunny and mild to begin Memorial Day holiday weekendhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/SvzCHodH8WA/muskegon_weather_sunny_mild_as.htmltag:weatherJohn S. Hausman | jhausman@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 05:29:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10623961 ]]>Memorial Day weekend in West Michigan begins with sunny skies and mild temperatures after a chilly morning Friday, May 24.noMemorial Day weekend in West Michigan begins with sunny skies and mild temperatures after a chilly morning Friday, May 24.Memorial Day weekend in West Michigan begins with sunny skies and mild temperatures after a chilly morning Friday, May 24.tag:weatherhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/muskegon_weather_sunny_mild_as.htmlToday's obituary: May 24, 2013http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/HGFSmfN1DZI/todays_obituary_may_24_2013.htmlLoretta Robinson | The Muskegon ChronicleFri, 24 May 2013 06:07:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10624081 ]]>• Today's obituaries from The Muskegon Chronicle. • The main obituary page. TODAY'S DEATHSCarrigan, Andrew G. Dorkowski, Helen McKinley, Nancy Pearcy, Gilbert Williams, Margo    ...no• Today's obituaries from The Muskegon Chronicle. • The main obituary page. TODAY'S DEATHSCarrigan, Andrew G. Dorkowski, Helen McKinley, Nancy Pearcy, Gilbert Williams, Margo    ...• Today's obituaries from The Muskegon Chronicle. • The main obituary page. TODAY'S DEATHSCarrigan, Andrew G. Dorkowski, Helen McKinley, Nancy Pearcy, Gilbert Williams, Margo    ...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/todays_obituary_may_24_2013.htmlTen things on tap: Events and attractions this tourism season in Muskegon area http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/CIENJ21POTo/ten_things_on_tap_events_and_a.htmltag:muskegon countyDave Alexander | dalexan1@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 04:47:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10614528 ]]>Here are five can't-miss events and five must-see attractions for 2013 summer tourist season in the Muskegon area.noHere are five can't-miss events and five must-see attractions for 2013 summer tourist season in the Muskegon area.Here are five can't-miss events and five must-see attractions for 2013 summer tourist season in the Muskegon area.tag:muskegon countyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/ten_things_on_tap_events_and_a.htmlGrand Haven High School triathlon class to take on Seahorse Challenge for fourth timehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/Jwz0sGgYXbg/grand_haven_students_to_take_o.htmltag:grand haventag:grand haven high schoolJustine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 04:47:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10616294 ]]>Seventy Grand Haven High School students will participate in the Seahorse Challenge triathlon in Climax on Sunday, May 26, as a reward for finishing a triathlon course.noSeventy Grand Haven High School students will participate in the Seahorse Challenge triathlon in Climax on Sunday, May 26, as a reward for finishing a triathlon course.Seventy Grand Haven High School students will participate in the Seahorse Challenge triathlon in Climax on Sunday, May 26, as a reward for finishing a triathlon course.tag:grand haven, tag:grand haven high schoolhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/grand_haven_students_to_take_o.htmlQuestion of the Day: What's the best mosquito repellant?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/ZewvaALjJSw/question_of_the_day_whats_the_3.htmlPaula Holmes-Greeley | pholmes@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 04:22:46 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf//4623.10619846 ]]>According to Orkin's survey, 58 percent of people are concerned that mosquitoes could bite, sting or attack them, and 52 percent are worried mosquitoes could give them a disease. PRNewsFoto/Rollins Inc. We've got a big holiday weekend coming up. It...noAccording to Orkin's survey, 58 percent of people are concerned that mosquitoes could bite, sting or attack them, and 52 percent are worried mosquitoes could give them a disease. PRNewsFoto/Rollins Inc. We've got a big holiday weekend coming up. It...According to Orkin's survey, 58 percent of people are concerned that mosquitoes could bite, sting or attack them, and 52 percent are worried mosquitoes could give them a disease. PRNewsFoto/Rollins Inc. We've got a big holiday weekend coming up. It...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/question_of_the_day_whats_the_3.htmlWhy fishing this summer will be a great catch for the Muskegon areahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/HDTaj6c6KBc/why_fishing_this_summer_will_b.htmltag:fishingStephen Kloosterman | sklooste@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 06:03:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10618945 ]]>You don’t have to be hooked on fishing to that it’s see it’s a great catch for the Muskegon area.noYou don’t have to be hooked on fishing to that it’s see it’s a great catch for the Muskegon area.You don’t have to be hooked on fishing to that it’s see it’s a great catch for the Muskegon area.tag:fishinghttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/why_fishing_this_summer_will_b.html12 sentenced by Muskegon County Circuit Judge Timothy G. Hickshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/i-KJFprDnzU/12_sentenced_by_muskegon_count.htmltag:Muskegon courtsJohn S. Hausman | jhausman@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 16:11:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10618725 ]]>From May 13, 2013.noFrom May 13, 2013.From May 13, 2013.tag:Muskegon courtshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/12_sentenced_by_muskegon_count.htmlSusan Harrison Wolffis: Reflections on The Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- from both sides of The Wallhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/25sjWfgHeA4/susan_harrison_wolffis_93.htmlcat:Susan Harrison WolffisSusan Harrison Wolffis | Muskegon ChronicleThu, 23 May 2013 15:07:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf//4623.10614948 ]]>Dr. Dennis Cobler stood on hallowed ground on a cold, damp morning back in April, scrub brush at the ready, one of a handful of Vietnam veterans from Muskegon County given the rare honor of washing The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.noDr. Dennis Cobler stood on hallowed ground on a cold, damp morning back in April, scrub brush at the ready, one of a handful of Vietnam veterans from Muskegon County given the rare honor of washing The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.Dr. Dennis Cobler stood on hallowed ground on a cold, damp morning back in April, scrub brush at the ready, one of a handful of Vietnam veterans from Muskegon County given the rare honor of washing The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.cat:Susan Harrison Wolffishttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/susan_harrison_wolffis_93.htmlSeven things to know about ticks, mosquitoes, Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/scsy0FXvjQo/seven_things_to_know_about_tic.htmltag:healthtag:Lyme diseasetag:West Nile VirusMichelle D. Anderson | manders6@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 14:16:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10615519 ]]>Seven things Michigan and Muskegon County residents should know about preventing ticks, mosquitoes, Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus. noSeven things Michigan and Muskegon County residents should know about preventing ticks, mosquitoes, Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus. Seven things Michigan and Muskegon County residents should know about preventing ticks, mosquitoes, Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus. tag:health, tag:Lyme disease, tag:West Nile Virushttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/seven_things_to_know_about_tic.htmlToday's obituary: May 23, 2013http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/bUnjjcOZOGY/todays_obituary_may_23_2013.htmlLoretta Robinson | The Muskegon ChronicleThu, 23 May 2013 14:23:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10617732 ]]>    REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD, 67, of Muskegon died May 17, 2013• REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD'S full obituary. • REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD'S guest book. • Today's obituaries from The Muskegon Chronicle. • The main obituary page. TODAY'S DEATHS Anderson, Enid Ashford, Stanley...no    REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD, 67, of Muskegon died May 17, 2013• REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD'S full obituary. • REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD'S guest book. • Today's obituaries from The    REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD, 67, of Muskegon died May 17, 2013• REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD'S full obituary. • REV. STANLEY EARL ASHFORD'S guest book. • Today's obituaries from The Muskegon Chronicle. • The main obituary page. TODAY'S DEATHS Anderson, Enid Ashford, Stanley...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/todays_obituary_may_23_2013.htmlInsani-T's novelty shop owner freed on signature bond at felony drug arraignmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/-h1t_bE4NiI/insani-ts_novelty_shop_owner_a.htmltag:Muskegontag:Muskegon courtsJohn S. Hausman | jhausman@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 12:57:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10617235 ]]>Michael Francis Naffie, owner of Insani-T's T-Shirts and Novelties in Muskegon, was arraigned Thursday afternoon on a felony drug delivery charge punishable by up to seven years in prison.noMichael Francis Naffie, owner of Insani-T's T-Shirts and Novelties in Muskegon, was arraigned Thursday afternoon on a felony drug delivery charge punishable by up to seven years in prison.Michael Francis Naffie, owner of Insani-T's T-Shirts and Novelties in Muskegon, was arraigned Thursday afternoon on a felony drug delivery charge punishable by up to seven years in prison.tag:Muskegon, tag:Muskegon courtshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/insani-ts_novelty_shop_owner_a.htmlPeg West: Bike Time and the relocated Muskegon Farmers Market can co-exist, and there's time to planhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/p8Kqs5wwjDk/peg_west_bike_time_and_the_mus.htmltag:MuskegonPeg West | pwest@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 05:19:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf//4623.10614760 ]]>You could almost see the collective facepalm in Muskegon, and certainly in our comments section.noYou could almost see the collective facepalm in Muskegon, and certainly in our comments section.You could almost see the collective facepalm in Muskegon, and certainly in our comments section.tag:Muskegonhttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/peg_west_bike_time_and_the_mus.htmlInsani-T's owner charged with 7-year felony for allegedly selling synthetic pothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/EMkQcb2IqZ4/insani-ts_owner_charged_with_7.htmltag:crime @crime-muskegonchronicletag:MuskegonHeather Lynn Peters | hpeters@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 11:53:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10616542 ]]>“People are rolling it or putting into pipes like marijuana. It’s supposed to be a better or as good of a high than marijuana and lasts longer. It’s synthetically made, so it’s a chemical they’re smoking and it’s not good for them and they’re ending up in the hospital over it,” Fias said.no“People are rolling it or putting into pipes like marijuana. It’s supposed to be a better or as good of a high than marijuana and lasts longer. It’s synthetically made, so it’s a chemical they’re smoking and it’s not good for them and they’re ending up in“People are rolling it or putting into pipes like marijuana. It’s supposed to be a better or as good of a high than marijuana and lasts longer. It’s synthetically made, so it’s a chemical they’re smoking and it’s not good for them and they’re ending up in the hospital over it,” Fias said.tag:crime @crime-muskegonchronicle, tag:Muskegonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/insani-ts_owner_charged_with_7.htmlSpring Lake mulls options to build one or two new elementary schools, improvements to other buildingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/mwuHhSqYMSg/spring_lake_narrows_options_fo.htmltag:Spring Laketag:Spring Lake Public SchoolsJustine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 11:39:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10615677 ]]>Building a new elementary school or schools are popular options as the Spring Lake Board of Education continues to sift through proposals on how to best update the district’s elementary schools.noBuilding a new elementary school or schools are popular options as the Spring Lake Board of Education continues to sift through proposals on how to best update the district’s elementary schools.Building a new elementary school or schools are popular options as the Spring Lake Board of Education continues to sift through proposals on how to best update the district’s elementary schools.tag:Spring Lake, tag:Spring Lake Public Schoolshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/spring_lake_narrows_options_fo.htmlMidday Muskegon headlines: Nolan plea, Skeetown Six, festival seasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/MsHvVx8yg9s/midday_muskegon_headlines_nola.htmlLynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 11:29:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10616549 ]]>MUSKEGON, MI -- Three headlines for Thursday, May 23, 2013, plus a tip about what's coming up.noMUSKEGON, MI -- Three headlines for Thursday, May 23, 2013, plus a tip about what's coming up.MUSKEGON, MI -- Three headlines for Thursday, May 23, 2013, plus a tip about what's coming up.http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/midday_muskegon_headlines_nola.htmlSee how your Lakeshore town fared in the latestest U.S. census estimatehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/lpQj8nd5Axs/see_how_your_city_or_village_f.htmltag:Muskegon CountyStephen Kloosterman | sklooste@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 10:54:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10615607 ]]>The U.S. Census Bureau has released population estimates for Michigan cities and villages during 2012. noThe U.S. Census Bureau has released population estimates for Michigan cities and villages during 2012. The U.S. Census Bureau has released population estimates for Michigan cities and villages during 2012. tag:Muskegon Countyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/see_how_your_city_or_village_f.htmlPolice impersonator pleads to holding handcuffed Sullivan Township couple at gunpointhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/NYQ0noCsf_Q/police_impersonator_pleads_to.htmltag:Muskegon courtstag:Sullivan TownshipJohn S. Hausman | jhausman@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 14:40:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10615391 ]]>The motive for the strange crime still isn’t clear to authorities.noThe motive for the strange crime still isn’t clear to authorities.The motive for the strange crime still isn’t clear to authorities.tag:Muskegon courts, tag:Sullivan Townshiphttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/police_impersonator_pleads_to.htmlMuskegon attorney Terry Nolan expected to plead guilty to cocaine usehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/Tys_Zgs7wQc/terry_nolan_will_plead_guilty.htmltag:Muskegon courtstag:Terry NolanJohn S. Hausman | jhausman@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 09:17:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10614971 ]]>Terry Joel Nolan, one of Muskegon's leading criminal-defense attorneys, is charged with cocaine use with a double penalty (second or subsequent offense). That carries a maximum possible sentence of two years in prison.noTerry Joel Nolan, one of Muskegon's leading criminal-defense attorneys, is charged with cocaine use with a double penalty (second or subsequent offense). That carries a maximum possible sentence of two years in prison.Terry Joel Nolan, one of Muskegon's leading criminal-defense attorneys, is charged with cocaine use with a double penalty (second or subsequent offense). That carries a maximum possible sentence of two years in prison.tag:Muskegon courts, tag:Terry Nolanhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/terry_nolan_will_plead_guilty.htmlPolice looking for missing Muskegon man with mental illnesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/LNNVnhhNAbw/authorities_looking_for_missin.htmltag:MuskegonHeather Lynn Peters | hpeters@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 09:03:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10614878 ]]>A Muskegon man with a history of mental illness is missing, police say, and he was last seen walking away from an adult foster care facility.noA Muskegon man with a history of mental illness is missing, police say, and he was last seen walking away from an adult foster care facility.A Muskegon man with a history of mental illness is missing, police say, and he was last seen walking away from an adult foster care facility.tag:Muskegonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/authorities_looking_for_missin.htmlSee where Muskegon County is spending $50,000 on tourism advertising this summerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/nilM1_2YemQ/tourists_in_three_new_cities_t.htmltag:Muskegon CountyStephen Kloosterman | sklooste@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 08:09:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10608602 ]]>Muskegon's summer ad campaign is taking a slightly different approach this year, hitting new cities in Wisconsin and Ohio. noMuskegon's summer ad campaign is taking a slightly different approach this year, hitting new cities in Wisconsin and Ohio. Muskegon's summer ad campaign is taking a slightly different approach this year, hitting new cities in Wisconsin and Ohio. tag:Muskegon Countyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/tourists_in_three_new_cities_t.htmlFishing report: King salmon were king last weekend, bass season opener looks promisinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/970Vuw0ndUw/fishing_report_king_salmon_wer.htmltag:fishingStephen Kloosterman | sklooste@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 06:32:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.10610930 ]]>King salmon were swimming the West Michigan coast last weekend – and some anglers found them. noKing salmon were swimming the West Michigan coast last weekend – and some anglers found them. King salmon were swimming the West Michigan coast last weekend – and some anglers found them. tag:fishinghttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/05/fishing_report_king_salmon_wer.htmlnonadult