OPINION: Profiting from Racial Pain

OPINION: Profiting from Racial Pain

by David Almasi “It is time America recognizes what’s going on” regarding Benjamin Crump. Crump is the attorney behind many of the recent “black lives matter” lawsuits that have garnered international headlines and helped fuel the unrest that’s taken innocent lives and cost billions of dollars in damages. Far from being the “country lawyer” that he claims to […]

Report: More than 8,000 COVID deaths in Michigan were in long-term care

Report: More than 8,000 COVID deaths in Michigan were in long-term care

The Michigan Office of the Auditor General identified 8,061 deaths connected to long-term care through July last year — 42 percent more than the state’s official count of 5,675, according to a long-awaited report. The findings are sure to reignite partisan disagreement over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s handling of the pandemic — but both her administration and […]

Muskegon students earn Dean’s List status at Albion College

Muskegon students earn Dean’s List status at Albion College

ALBION– Albion College announces students who were named to the Dean’s List or who were named new Albion College Fellows at the end of the fall 2021 semester. Dean’s List recognition goes to students with a full-time GPA of 3.5 or better in graded courses, while the honor of Albion College Fellow goes to students […]

Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to the Frauenthal Center

Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to the Frauenthal Center

MUSKEGON— Dance Theatre of Harlem will perform in the Frauenthal Theater on May 25 at 7:30pm. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured […]

Taste of Muskegon Moves to Second Week of June

Taste of Muskegon Moves to Second Week of June

Muskegon, MI (January 18, 2021) – Taste of Muskegon is moving the event from its traditional third week of June to the second week of the month. This is a permanent move. The decision was made in honor of Juneteenth celebrations which often occur on the third weekend. “It’s a big decision to move the […]

MCC Postpones Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast to June 10

MCC Postpones Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast to June 10

Muskegon Community College is postponing its 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast which was originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, until June 10, 2022. “Due to the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases within our area, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule this important event […]

Judge Pittman to oversee two Muskegon County Courts

Judge Pittman to oversee two Muskegon County Courts

By order of the Michigan Supreme Court, Muskegon Probate Court Judge Gregory C. Pittman has been appointed to serve as Chief Judge of both the Circuit and Probate Courts of Muskegon County.  Judge Pittman’s appointment begins January 1, 2022 and continues through until December 31, 2023.  Judge Pittman has served in the local Probate and […]

Jayhawks Dominate the inaugural MCCAA Dual Meet Championship

Jayhawks Dominate the inaugural MCCAA Dual Meet Championship

Muskegon – The 24th ranked MCC Jayhawks finished 3-0 as a team to win the inaugural MCCAA Dual Meet Championship.  En route to the championship the Jayhawks enjoyed a dominating day, defeating Ancilla College 48-3, St. Clair Shores 45-3, and Mott 46-6. “We are very happy to win this conference dual meet championship.  The team wrestled […]

80’s Hip-Hop Inspired Exhibition Opens at the Muskegon Museum of Art

80’s Hip-Hop Inspired Exhibition Opens at the Muskegon Museum of Art

MUSKEGON– Multimedia artist and metalsmith, Tiff Massey, brings Jewelry Box, a 1980’s hip-hop fashion-inspired exhibition to the Muskegon Museum of Art from November 11, 2021, through February 20, 2022. Jewelry Box is an immersive experience where large-scale jewelry pieces, gold, and mirrors will transform the MMA’s Olthoff Gallery into a flashy display of dynamic exploration, self-identity, and fashion. […]

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