Special reports and features by the Muskegon Chronicle.noemail@noemail.org (North Ottawa Weekly)Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:18:47 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/en-usnoSpecial reports and features by the Muskegon Chronicle.noemail@noemail.orghttp://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2009/02/deer_hunt_draws_mixed_response.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (North Ottawa Weekly)Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:08:23 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.2208258The recent deer cullings in the city of Grand Haven have spurred controversy in the community with some agreeing with the need for it and others saying the city has acted too quickly in taking action to thin the urban...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/11/teens_seek_education_but_conce.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Lee Lupo | The Muskegon Chronicle)Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:08:14 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1937715Chronicle/Nick TremmelJoe Kieft, a senior at Oakridge High School, has been a cook at G&L Chili Dogs on Apple Avenue for more than 14 months. Everyone must work to help the family, says Kieft, whose father is a union mechanic...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/11/vignette_scott_beeman_27_maris.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Lee Lupo | The Muskegon Chronicle)Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:28:15 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1937717Chronicle/Ken StevensScott Beeman, 27; Marissa Beeman, 22 Family: The Beemans have a blended family. She has two children who live with them, Bosten Carrier, 3, and David Carrier, 6. He has joint custody of two children, Aubrey Beeman, 7, and...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/11/vignette_phyllis_grissom_48.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Lee Lupo | The Muskegon Chronicle)Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:56:15 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1937719Chronicle/Ken StevensPhyllis Grissom of Muskegon Heights Family: Her husband, Troy Grissom, 54, is in a prisoner re-entry program in Jackson and scheduled to be home in eight months. He was incarcerated on a drug charge. "Don't feel bad," Phyllis Grissom...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/11/vignette_tom_vandenberg_26.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Lee Lupo | The Muskegon Chronicle)Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:25:15 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1937721Chronicle/Cory MorseTom VanDenberg Family: Wife, Jamie, 25, and three children: Emma, 6; Austin, 5; and Libby, 2. Home: The VanDenbergs owe $7,500 on a $20,000 house they recently bought in south Muskegon Heights. Their monthly mortgage payment, which does not...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/11/newsmaker_nancy_hennard.htmlcat:Audiocat:Featured Storiescat:Newsmakersnoemail@noemail.org (Paula Holmes-Greeley | pholmes@mlive.com)Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:01:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1708474 Nancy Hennard is administrator of Muskegon County's 60th District Court, which handles misdemeanors and other cases. She was instrumental in getting changes made recently to the county's public defender system, which provides court-appointed lawyers free of charge for criminal...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/erin_johnson_one_year_later_ph.htmlcat:Featured Storiescat:Photosnoemail@noemail.org (Heather Lynn Peters | hpeters@mlive.com)Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:11:05 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1695657Chronicle/James L. Johnson Jr.Erin Johnson wrapped up in a towel following pool therapy at Generation Care. Erin has been showering at Generation Care while waiting for a wheelchair accessible shower to be built at home. Johnson family coping after teen...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/replay_thursdays_live_chat_on.htmlcat:Featured Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Paula Holmes-Greeley | pholmes@mlive.com)Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:26:14 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1695381Mike MattsonTom Kendra Join Chronicle sports editor Tom Kendra and prep football writer Mike Mattson at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, for an online chat about the upcoming Friday night prep football games....http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/photo_gallery_granholm_in_musk.htmlcat:Featured Storiescat:Photosnoemail@noemail.org (Dave Alexander | dalexan1@mlive.com)Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:16:21 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1673290Chronicle/Cory MorseGov. Jennifer Granholm, middle, mingles with a crowd Monday before a press conference at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts near a SWIFT Wind Turbine system made by Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids. A Swift Wind Turbine was...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/financial_literacy_a_way_to_st.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Dave Alexander | dalexan1@mlive.com)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:57:24 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667592Chronicle/CoCo WaltersDorothy Updyke raises her hand during her first lesson in Financial Literacy, a five week series of classes offered by the Neighborhood Improvement Corporation. The classes teach responsible spending and budgeting with the ultimate goal of helping their students...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/where_to_get_help.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Local reports | The Muskegon Chronicle)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:56:12 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667588Community Access Line of the Lakeshore is available by calling 211. This resource helps connect people to agencies or volunteers who can help with a specific need. CALL also can be reached at 733-1155. HOW TO HELP Love INC, 777-3905,...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/vignette_mike_jardine.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Susan Harrison Wolffis | Muskegon Chronicle)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:55:16 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667587Mike Jardine Who: Mike Jardine, 42 Family: Divorced, Jardine has joint custody of his 16-year-old daughter, Kaleigh. Home: Jardine owns a mobile home in Muskegon. His lot rent, which his parents pay, averages $350 a month. His fiance and her...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/take_the_financial_literacy_te.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Local reports | The Muskegon Chronicle)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:54:12 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667584Understanding the best ways to spend and invest your money is vital to longtime security, experts say. What is your financial literacy? RELATED CONTENT More questions and the answers after the break 1. If you have caused an accident, which...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/vignette_vince_and_deanna_male.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Susan Harrison Wolffis | Muskegon Chronicle)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:53:18 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667582Chronicle/Cory MorseVince and Deanna Malefant Vince Malenfant, 39, and Deanna Malenfant, 36 Family: Andrew Malenfant, 19; Aaron Malenfant, 16; Katrena Malenfant, 14; and Sullivan Malenfant, 11, all at home. They have also raised Vince Malenfant's son, Andy Stair, 18, who...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/financial_experts_best_tips.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Local reports | The Muskegon Chronicle)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:52:04 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667581Three personal finance experts offered their most important tip on how to stabilize a family's financial situation. • Prospective homeowners facing a new mortgage need to understand the legal documents they are signing: "(Your house) is the biggest investment most...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/vignette_stacie_argetsinger.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Susan Harrison Wolffis | Muskegon Chronicle)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:51:09 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667578Stacia Argetsinger Stacia Argetsinger, 33 Family: Husband Anthony Argetsinger, 36; two children living at home; one stepdaughter. Home: The Argetsingers bought a home in Twin Lake 11 years ago. Mortgage payments are $700, including taxes and insurance. Most recent job:...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/tips_that_will_help_save_money.htmlcat:Working Poornoemail@noemail.org (Local reports | The Muskegon Chronicle)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:41:13 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667574LIGHTING • Install flourescent bulbs in lights left on for long periods. They give off four times as much light and last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. n Potential annual savings: $10 to $50 HEATING • Set thermostats no...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/newsmaker_vicki_cech.htmlcat:Audiocat:Featured Storiescat:Newsmakersnoemail@noemail.org (Paula Holmes-Greeley | pholmes@mlive.com)Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:38:06 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1667527 Editor's note: Vicki Cech of Grand Haven is an original member of the Great Lakes Beach and Pier Safety Task Force. Her involvement stemmed from the drowning deaths in 2003 of her 17-year-old son Andy Fox and 19-year-old Daniel...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/replay_live_chat_about_prep_fo.htmlcat:Featured Storiescat:Live chatsnoemail@noemail.org (Paula Holmes-Greeley | pholmes@mlive.com)Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:12:23 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1654708Mike Mattson Tom Kendra Did you miss Thursday's live chat with Chronicle Sports Editor Tom Kendra and prep football writer Mike MattsonThursday? They talked prep football, and although you might have missed it, hit the Replay button below and find...http://blog.mlive.com/muskegon_chronicle_extra/2008/10/replay_the_live_chat_with_oakr.htmlcat:Featured Storiescat:Live chatsnoemail@noemail.org (Paula Holmes-Greeley | pholmes@mlive.com)Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:42:34 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/muskegon_chronicle_extra//1508.1642693Chronicle education writers Lynn Moore and Federico Martinez talk to Muskegon Heights and Oakridge students about the presidential campaign....