GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Qualified premedical students at Grand Valley State University will receive early assurance of admission into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine following an agreement signed July 23. Leaders from both institutions signed the agreement at Grand Valley’s Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall. The agreement reserves up to five positions for […]
By F.Akil Fudail The idea that a sitting U.S. President cannot invite a sitting Foreign President to the White House is absurd! I have heard both Democrats and Republicans describe Vladimir Putin as a “thug”, a potential meeting as “shameful”. It amazes me sometimes just how much the mainstream media operates as a propaganda machine by […]
Muskegon – Last month, seven students traveled to national skills competitions across the country. Three Graphic Production Technologies (GPT) students competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 25 to 29, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky; while four Allied Health and Health Science Academy students traveled to Dallas, Texas, June 27 to 30, 2018, for […]
By Marla R. Miller Often in the public eye, local business owner Brian Mckeown has gotten some odd glances and snarky comments while growing his hair out over the last year. Rest assured, he’s not becoming a hippie or having a midlife crisis. The 55-year-old is trying to do something good and raise awareness for […]
MUSKEGON — In an effort to raise funds that will be used for Great Lakes conservation and restoration projects two Muskegon based paddleboarders will attempt to cross Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Muskegon. “I came back to Michigan to be closer to the big lake,” said Eric Strickler, who grew up in Grand Rapids, moved […]
PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Beginning his joint press conference with Vladimir Putin, President Trump declared that U.S. relations with Russia have “never been worse.” He then added pointedly, that just changed “about four hours ago.” It certainly did. With his remarks in Helsinki and at the NATO summit in Brussels, Trump has signaled a historic shift […]
LANSING – Michigan grows stronger when leaders from all sectors work together to develop innovative solutions that move our state forward, Talent and Economic Development Department of Michigan Director Roger Curtis said today, kicking off the sixth Marshall Plan for Talent workshop with more than 150 business and education leaders in Lansing. “The Marshall Plan for […]
By Teresa Taylor Williams Tribune Contributor A few years ago, some people thought Kaja Thornton-Hunter had lost her mind. At that time, the single mother of two had quit a “good” job with the county, but she was uncertain what her next move would be. Looking back, she said she had no regrets that she […]
Muskegon County – Muskegon Community College Art Instructor Tim Norris and History Instructors Kurt Troutman and George Maniates will offer “The Art and History of Gettysburg,” a special six-part lecture series from Sept. 5-Oct. 24 at the Sturrus Technology Center. Students and community members have the opportunity to join a four-day guided excursion to Gettysburg […]
ALLENDALE, Mich.— 150 high school students from schools across Michigan are kicking off a series of week-long camps at Grand Valley State University that will help prepare them for life and education after high school. The two week-long programs, called College Prep Week, run from July 8-July 13 and July 15–July 20. All of the […]