I read an article about the 18 murders in 24 hours in Chicago. I saw some of the pictures, which included children and young women. The City leaders of Chicago should be applauding President Trump’s decision to send federal support to combat that level of anarchy. I know the argument against the President’s decision from […]
by Spencer S. Hsu WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of his former aide and longtime confidant Roger Stone, who was convicted at trial last year of obstructing a congressional investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. In a statement released shortly before 8 p.m., White House press secretary Kayleigh […]
by Elahe Izadi and Sarah Ellison “The News with Shepard Smith” will air at 7 p.m. on weeknights, the network announced Wednesday. “We’re thrilled that Shep, who’s built a career on an honest fight to find and report the facts, will continue his pursuit of the truth at CNBC,” network chairman Mark Hoffman said in […]
by Emily Giambalvo The Ivy League announced Wednesday that it will not hold sports during the fall semester, becoming the first Division I conference to suspend its football season because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. A decision regarding winter and spring sports, and whether fall sports could be held in the spring, will be determined […]
LANSING – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced two new grant programs that will provide an overall total of $300 million to help first responders receive premium hazard pay and reimburse local governments for payroll costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our first responders and those public employees on the frontlines of the COVID-19 […]
Muskegon – Over 800 registered nurses at Mercy Health in Muskegon will now be represented by SEIU Healthcare Michigan after union election ballots were counted on Tuesday, July 7. The ballot count followed a month-long mail election which began on June 4 and included nurses at both the Hackley and Mercy Campuses. Nurses voted on […]
by Jonathan O’Connell, Aaron Gregg, Steven Rich, Anu Narayanswamy and Peter Whoriskey WASHINGTON – Data released Monday by the Small Business Administration shows that businesses owned by members of Congress and a law practice that represented President Donald Trump were among the hundreds of thousands of firms that received aid from the agency. As part […]
By John R. Hall Marne – DeWys Manufacturing of Marne is ramping up for a round of new hires as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wind down. DeWys, a manufacturing company offering full service metal fabrication services, is looking to hire for several positions, according to Laura Preuss, Workforce Development Manager. “We have a variety […]
Muskegon – How long can you keep a Hula Hoop going? Have you done a random act of kindness lately? Law enforcement, fire, paramedics and even the Prosecutor’s Office are connecting with youth and families in Muskegon County through safe and healthy summer challenges! Those who respond on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/safeandhealthysummertaskforce) are entered into […]
By John R. Hall The Covid 19 outbreak of 2020 has altered many plans and programs, including the normal in-person youth career programs sponsored by West Michigan Works! In its stead, the organization is rolling out its Summer 2020 Virtual Career Readiness Program, where on-line participants can explore careers virtually, learn what careers are available, […]