MCC to add Men’s and Women’s indoor outdoor Track Teams

MCC to add Men’s and Women’s indoor outdoor Track Teams

MCC to add Men’s and Women’s indoor outdoor Track Teams From the Tribune Newswire Muskegon County -Muskegon Community College will offer its students the opportunity to compete in men’s and women’s indoor track and outdoor track beginning in the 2016-17 academic year, announced Marty McDermott, the MCC athletic director. Dan Fishel, who currently coaches the […]

GVSU hires new soccer coach

GVSU hires new soccer coach

GVSU hires new soccer coach From the Tribune Newswire Allendale – GVSU women’s soccer head coach Jeff Hosler announced Tuesday morning that Annette Stromberg has been promoted from graduate assistant to assistant coach for the three time defending national champion GVSU soccer program. Stromberg served as a graduate assistant coach for the 2014 and 2015 campaigns and has worked with […]

The King of Cleveland

The King of Cleveland

The King of Cleveland A SPORTING VIEW By Mark Vasto — You don’t get the opportunity very often, witnessing pure unadulterated excellence, so when the moment comes you don’t ever forget what took place. For LeBron James, that moment was Game Seven of the NBA Finals, and the place was Oakland.  The business world likes […]

$16.1 billion education budget marks ‘unprecedented’ investment for Michigan children

$16.1 billion education budget marks ‘unprecedented’ investment for Michigan children

$16.1 billion education budget marks ‘unprecedented’ investment for Michigan children From Tribune Newswire Commerce Township, Mich. –Govenor. Rick Snyder signed a budget into law that provides what his office is calling an “unprecedented” $16.1 billion in funding for K-12 schools, community colleges and state universities. “A quality education lays the foundation that supports a person’s […]

Three Michigan colleges selected for pilot program to give inmates a second chance through higher education

Three Michigan colleges selected for pilot program to give inmates a second chance through higher education

Three Michigan colleges selected for pilot program to give inmates a second chance through higher education Tribune Newswire LANSING – Three Michigan colleges will provide nearly 1,500 prisoners with access to higher education through a federal pilot program that provides financial aid to inmates interested in pursuing a degree. Delta College, Jackson College and Mott […]

Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan Appoints New Executive Director

Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan Appoints New Executive Director

Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan Appoints New Executive Director Lansing– The Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) today appointed Dr. Felipe Lopez-Sustaita as executive director of the commission. The position had been vacant since Marylou Mason’s retirement in December 2015.  “The commission is excited to start a […]

Tech Center student places in top ten at international health competition

Tech Center student places in top ten at international health competition

Tech Center student places in top ten at international health competition Tribune Newswire Muskegon County – Muskegon Area Career Tech Center senior Holly Baker (Oakridge) and her Health Science Academy Instructor, Kathy Andrews kicked off the summer with a trip to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the HOSA International Leadership Conference, June 22–25, 2016.   Holly earned […]

Sean Mullally receives major endorsement from Local Woman’s Group

Sean Mullally receives major endorsement from Local Woman’s Group

Sean Mullally receives major endorsement from Local Woman’s Group From the Tribune Newswire Muskegon County – Sean Mullally, a candidate for State Representative in Michigan’s 92nd district continues to receive key endorsements. The Progressive Democratic Women’s Caucus(PDWC) recently put their full support behind Mullally’s candidacy The Progressive Democratic Women’s Caucus has a long history of […]

Phil Baldwin: The Olympian from Muskegon Heights

Phil Baldwin: The Olympian from Muskegon Heights

Phil Baldwin: The Olympian from Muskegon Heights By TOM KENDRA, Contributing Reporter The Olympic spirit still burns inside Phil Baldwin. Muskegon has produced more than its fair share of athletes who have gone on to great success at the state and national level – Bennie Oosterbaan, Earl Morrall, Ed Burton and Justin Abdelkader are just […]

Grant will support Native American Heritage Month

Grant will support Native American Heritage Month

Grant will support Native American Heritage Month Muskegon County -The Community Foundation for Muskegon Country (CFFMC) has awarded $5,000 to Muskegon Community College to help support its first-ever Native American Heritage Month cultural and educational events in November. The CFFMC was created in 1961 to improve the quality of life for Muskegon County residents. As […]