Muskegon County to lift the State of Emergency beginning June 29

Muskegon County to lift the State of Emergency beginning June 29

MUSKEGON — Muskegon County plans to lift all COVID-19 restrictions and return to in-person committee and board meetings beginning June 29, 2021.  In alignment with Governor Whitmer, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Muskegon County plans to resume all business operations with COVID-19 restrictions lifted. Board and […]

Michigan to end gathering, mask restrictions on Tuesday

Michigan to end gathering, mask restrictions on Tuesday

LANSING — Michigan is lifting the remaining major restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, marking the first time in 15 months without limits on gatherings. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced that restaurants and venues can return indoor capacity to 100 percent on that day from 50 percent, citing rapid decreases in COVID-19 cases […]

Michigan Supreme Court puts state emergency powers law on chopping block

Michigan Supreme Court puts state emergency powers law on chopping block

LANSING—The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Board of State Canvassers to certify Unlock Michigan petitions, paving the way for the Republican-led Legislature to repeal an invalidated law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to issue emergency orders early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The two Democrats on the four-member canvassing board in April voted against certification, […]

State celebrates June as Youth Employment Month, encourages students to seek summer jobs

State celebrates June as Youth Employment Month, encourages students to seek summer jobs

LANSING—A projected 43,000 Michigan youth, ages 16-19, will seek summer employment and find jobs this season, and to help raise awareness about the importance of youth earning valuable skills and training for the future while doing so safely and legally, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaims June 2021 as Youth Employment Month in Michigan. During the month of […]

Muskegon native honored for writing excellence at SVSU

Muskegon native honored for writing excellence at SVSU

The University Writing Program at Saginaw Valley State University(SVSU) celebrated the writing achievements of student writers with the 2021 University Writing awards. “On behalf of the University Writing Committee, I am thrilled to recognize the achievements of the 2021 University Writing Awards winners,” said Scott Kowalewski, SVSU associate professor of rhetoric and professional writing and […]

Taste of Muskegon Kicks off this week

Taste of Muskegon Kicks off this week

Muskegon, MI (June 9, 2021) – Taste of Muskegon Tour 2021 begins this Saturday, June 12, the first of two major events Taste is hosting this year. Taste Tour will be a week-long food festival celebrating restaurants and food trucks throughout the county. Local restaurants will prepare a Taste menu of up to four feature […]

Tamara Jackson-Gatewood Joins Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber Staff

Tamara Jackson-Gatewood Joins Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber Staff

Muskegon– The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce has hired a new Director of Membership Services. Muskegon native, Tamara Jackson-Gatewood has accepted a key leadership position at the lakeshore’s premier business service organization. Her position will focus on growing and sustaining chamber member and community relationships. This includes actively promoting chamber membership and sponsorship to prospects […]

Career Tech Center student named Top Dog in Ferris State competition

Career Tech Center student named Top Dog in Ferris State competition

MUSKEGON- Noah Boggess (Montague) a Machining/Engineering Technologies student at the Career Tech  Center in Muskegon, was awarded Top Dog (in reference to FSU’s bulldog mascot) status for his performance in the Ferris State University (FSU) Machining Competition. The contest, featuring 47 students from ten career tech centers across the state, tested student’s machining skills on […]

Muskegon Clippers kicks off opening season

Muskegon Clippers kicks off opening season

MUSKEGON – Muskegon’s summer collegiate baseball team, the Muskegon Clippers, will be returning for another exciting season of baseball at historic Marsh Field in Muskegon. Opening day will be Tuesday, June 3, 2021 at 7:05pm.  The Clippers are members of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League which is a developmental League for college athletes from […]

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