Muskegon Newshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/The Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videos from Muskegon, MichiganenFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:55:58 PSTMovable 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.comThousands attend Muskegon Heights Police Chief Clifton Johnson's funeral http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/_rPygsKdylU/clifton_johnson_funeral.htmlMuskegon HeightsStuff You Should ReadTop HeadlinesTop StoryFederico Martinez | Muskegon ChronicleSat, 07 Nov 2009 19:00:12 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3908296 ]]>Thousands of family and friends gathered at Muskegon Heights Senior High School on Saturday to pay their final respects and to celebrate the life of Muskegon Heights Police Chief Clifton Johnson Sr.http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/clifton_johnson_funeral.htmlCity's park pioneer Chase Hammond gets statewide recognitionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/AI77O6rbFyU/citys_park_pioneer_gets_statew.htmlDave Alexander | Muskegon ChronicleFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:55:58 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3899306 ]]>MUSKEGON — When they hear the words “Chase Hammond,” people in Muskegon think of a beautiful golf course of that name in Dalton Township.But the Michigan Recreation and Park Association recently reminded Muskegon residents that there was the man before...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/citys_park_pioneer_gets_statew.htmlUPDATE: Muskegon police seek information on slaying of 19-year-old womanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/tOw1frf2Yf4/update_muskegon_police_investi.htmlMuskegonMuskegon Courts & CrimeTop HeadlinesTeresa Taylor Williams | Muskegon ChronicleSat, 07 Nov 2009 16:45:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3908390 ]]>MUSKEGON — Police are looking for evidence and information in the Saturday morning slaying of a 19-year-old Muskegon woman.Police were called to a home in the 500 block of Orchard Avenue at 6:55 a.m. where officers found an unresponsive Andrea...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/update_muskegon_police_investi.htmlMuskegon police investigating fatal shooting of 19-year-old womanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/yxitmg-CmzU/muskegon_police_investigating_1.htmlMuskegonMuskegon Courts & CrimeTop HeadlinesLocal reports | The Muskegon ChronicleSat, 07 Nov 2009 14:05:10 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3907596 ]]> The Muskegon Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Saturday morning.WOOD-TV8 is reporting the shooting happened in the 500 block of Orchard Avenue. Police responded to a call there at 6:55 a.m. Saturday.Police are asking anyone...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/muskegon_police_investigating_1.htmlMissing Spring Lake woman found, reunited with familyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/KsMjqWjF_i0/missing_spring_lake_woman_foun.htmlSpring LakeTop HeadlinesLocal reports | The Muskegon ChronicleSat, 07 Nov 2009 13:56:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3907538 ]]>SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP — Spring Lake resident Diana Ditrapani, 47, who had been reported missing by her husband Thursday, has been found. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department said Ditrapani, who went missing Thursday night, was reunited with her family Saturday...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/missing_spring_lake_woman_foun.htmlOttawa County parks logging revenue drops with demand; effort to thin red pine plantation planted in 1930s continueshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/dFHWvv8_0Rg/county_parks_logging_revenue_d.htmlNorth Ottawa WeeklyOttawa CountyJeffrey Cunningham | Muskegon ChronicleFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:05:37 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886348 ]]> The Ottawa County Parks Department will receive less money for the red pines being harvested from Pigeon Creek Park than from those harvested in other parks and natural areas in recent years. It’s not because the trees are in...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/county_parks_logging_revenue_d.htmlSpring Lake Village Council vote aims to boost downtown developmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/P5N7IIPqkUQ/council_vote_aims_to_boost_dev.htmlNorth Ottawa WeeklySpring LakeDawn Veltman | North Ottawa WeeklyFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:05:10 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886281 ]]>Johnny Quirin/NOWOpportunity awaits: One of the many vacant buildings in need of development stands along Savidge Street in Spring Lake.SPRING LAKE — Spring Lake village officials are hoping to make the downtown district more attractive to business owners and developers.The...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/council_vote_aims_to_boost_dev.htmlRealtors, home buyers pleased by tax credit extension to May 1http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/ZHhFkD_rzoQ/realtors_home_buyers_pleased_b.htmlBusiness - West MichiganMuskegonMuskegon CountyTop HeadlinesWest MichiganChad D. Lerch | Muskegon ChronicleFri, 06 Nov 2009 19:02:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3897744 ]]>WEST MICHIGAN — Realtors and potential homebuyers are celebrating the federal government’s decision to extend tax credits through May 1 to stimulate a housing market still saturated with foreclosures.Many economists say a recovery in the real estate market is key...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/realtors_home_buyers_pleased_b.htmlRandom drug, alcohol tests rejected in Grand Haven Townshiphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/UaV1xKhozlY/random_drug_alcohol_tests_reje.htmlGrand Haven Twp.North Ottawa WeeklyDianne Christensen-Hermance | North Ottawa WeeklySat, 07 Nov 2009 16:45:55 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886310 ]]> GRAND HAVEN TWP. — The Grand Haven Township Board’s recent discussions on random drug and alcohol testing for employees resulted in determining the current policy is effective, said Township Supervisor Karl French. The testing issue was brought to light...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/random_drug_alcohol_tests_reje.htmlTemptation calls: Fundaiser to benefit breast cancer researchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/KE9WxhHKOEk/temptation_calls_fundaiser_to.htmlMuskegonNorth Ottawa WeeklyNorth Ottawa WeeklyFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:04:16 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886443 ]]>  Johnny Quirin/NOWSet to impress: Jennifers Beals’ Carousel-theme table is among the many tables at the biannual Tempting Tables to benefit breast cancer research.Tempting Tables, a biannual event to benefit breast cancer research, will be held Nov. 12 through 15...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/temptation_calls_fundaiser_to.htmlTroupe of storytellers to perform at library in honor of veteranshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/U1MuoChv_dg/troupe_of_storytellers_to_perf.htmlNorth Ottawa WeeklySpring LakeNorth Ottawa WeeklyFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:52 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886325 ]]>SPRING LAKE — Spring Lake District Library will hos a live performance reminiscent of the radio shows of the 1940s in honor of Veteran’s Day  Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. The Readers’ Theatre Company Voice Activated will present A...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/troupe_of_storytellers_to_perf.htmlMuskegon branch of the NAACP plans Nov. 13 dinner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/i7iAj5GYKOM/muskegon_branch_of_the_naacp_p.htmlMuskegonTop HeadlinesTeresa Taylor Williams | Muskegon ChronicleFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:02 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3897849 ]]>MUSKEGON COUNTY — The Muskegon branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will commemorate its 90 years of existence at a Friday dinner with the theme “90 Years and Still Standing.” IF YOU GO What: Dinner...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/muskegon_branch_of_the_naacp_p.htmlCutter Acacia back in Michigan; 'Ace of the Lake' to dock in Manistee next to floating museumhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/IoD05FCOU68/cutter_acacia_back_in_michigan.htmlAdd categoryGrand HavenNorth Ottawa WeeklyDawn Veltman | North Ottawa WeeklyFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:01:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886396 ]]>  NOW file photoOn the move: The 180-foot U.S. Coast Guard cutter Acacia arrives in Grand Haven in this file photo.  GRAND HAVEN — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Acacia has sailed back to the waters of Michigan, only it...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/cutter_acacia_back_in_michigan.htmlHelp available for seniors on 1010 prescription plan at Spring Lake libraryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/BluKLlAVfJ8/help_available_for_seniors_on.htmlNorth Ottawa WeeklySpring LakeNorth Ottawa WeeklyFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:07 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886697 ]]>SPRING LAKE —  The North Ottawa County Council on Aging will be at Spring Lake District Library 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 to help senior citizens choose their prescription drug plan for 2010. Trained counselors...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/help_available_for_seniors_on.htmlFruitport grads artwork earns prestigious honor; juried competition sponsored by Michigan Education Art Associationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/N2T6nq8Z4aU/fruitport_grads_artwork_earns.htmlFruitportNorth Ottawa WeeklyDianne Christensen-Hermance | North Ottawa WeeklySat, 07 Nov 2009 05:52:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886653 ]]>FRUITPORT — Two Fruitport High School graduates landed their artwork in the prestigious Michigan Governor’s Traveling Art Show. The artwork was on display for the last month at the Fruitport High School board room.    Kendra Rubeck and Anna Carter, 2009...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/fruitport_grads_artwork_earns.htmlBookmark contest winners namehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/hPtt8MJe8co/bookmark_contest_winners_name.htmlNorth Ottawa WeeklySpring LakeNorth Ottawa WeeklyFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:57:38 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886713 ]]>SPRING LAKE — The public is invited to attend a Bookmark Contest Awards Presentation with a special guest appearing at the Spring Lake District Library at 2p.m. Nov. 14  Awards will be presented to the winners of the annual bookmark...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/bookmark_contest_winners_name.htmlThe price of progress: Streetscape delays have Grand Haven business owners worried in downtown Grand Havenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/AKPAkFhjjuM/the_price_of_progress_streetsc.htmlGrand HavenNorth Ottawa WeeklyTerry Judd | North Ottawa WeeklyFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:57:25 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3886172 ]]>Johnny QuirinSeeing the future: Santo Stefano del Lago owner Nicholette Schroeder looks out at the construction along Washington Street in Grand Haven.GRAND HAVEN — Owner Nicholette Schroeder had been expecting business to drop a little this fall at her Santo...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/the_price_of_progress_streetsc.htmlFruitport Township relatives relieved their soldiers safe at Fort Hoodhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/rHuUTZ1JzvY/fruitport_township_relatives_r.htmlFruitport TownshipTop HeadlinesHeidi Fenton | Muskegon ChronicleFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:56:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3898974 ]]>WEST MICHIGAN — Hallye Ray and Jack Moodt spent a large part of their lives living on military bases — across the United States as well as in Germany and Iran. Their two grown children grew up living on base,...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/fruitport_township_relatives_r.htmlLast day at Muskegon Heights' Martin Luther King Elementary for most students; Math & Science Academy remains openhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/QESogmzhkis/muskegon_heights_martin_luther.htmlMuskegon HeightsTop HeadlinesTop StoryTeresa Taylor Williams | Muskegon ChronicleSat, 07 Nov 2009 14:10:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3898016Photo gallery
]]>The last day of school came early for students at Muskegon Heights’ Martin Luther King Elementary School. Photo galleryhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/muskegon_heights_martin_luther.htmlMoon Elementary school teacher death, student illness not caused by swine fluhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/HPJ-1g2ADKE/moon_elementary_school_teacher.htmlMuskegonMuskegon SchoolsTop HeadlinesLynn Moore | The Muskegon ChronicleFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:03 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3897880 ]]>MUSKEGON — Neither a Moon Elementary School kindergarten teacher who died recently nor a critically ill student in her classroom had H1N1 “swine flu,” according to local health officials.Nevertheless, the school will receive a thorough cleaning this weekend in an...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/moon_elementary_school_teacher.htmlPortions of some Muskegon Heights streets to be blocked off for Chief Clifton Johnson's funeralhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/muskegon-chronicle/~3/K8gp1Pk1H2M/portions_of_some_muskegon_heig.htmlMuskegon HeightsTop HeadlinesFederico Martinez | Muskegon ChronicleFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:42 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.3897796 ]]>MUSKEGON HEIGHTS — Motorists traveling through Muskegon Heights today may see traffic backups, due to the funeral for Muskegon Heights Police Chief Clifton Johnson.The service is 10 a.m. at Muskegon Heights Senior High School’s Waters Performing Arts Center.Clifton JohnsonDue to...http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/11/portions_of_some_muskegon_heig.htmlnonadult