GRAND RAPIDS — Companies with boards made up of at least 25 percent women or minorities are the most profitable, according to a new study by two Grand Valley State University researchers. The study, “Representation of Women and Racial Minorities on Fortune 500 Company Boards,” was conducted by Sonia Dalmia, professor of economics, and Claudia […]
THE BOB FRANKEN COLUMN By Bob Franken — There’s an interesting debate going on among some liberals, some “Never Trump” holdouts and even some other conservatives. It is a really fundamental question: Can they be personal friends with supporters of Donald Trump? They have decided that Trump stands for bigotry, misogyny and cruelty toward the […]
By ALEXANDER BURNS and MAGGIE HABERMAN Donald Trump was in a state of shock: He had just fired his campaign manager and was watching the man discuss his dismissal at length on CNN. The rattled candidate’s advisers and family seized the moment for an intervention. Joined by his daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, […]
By Matilda Charles When it’s time to sign up for Medicare, we’re advised to start three months in advance. That three months might not be enough time to get all the information you need. Your enrollment period is three months before and three months after the month you turn age 65. Start by going online […]
By Angela Shelf Medearis Lunch for Dinner, Dinner for Lunch — A nutritious lunch does not have to be boring or cost you a fortune. Making small changes — like planning a lunch with ingredients that also work well for dinner meals — can save you money. Remember, too, that well-nourished children have a greater […]
Muskegon County – Harbor Theater will host Muskegon’s new Artists’ Market on the 2nd Sunday of each month starting today from 2:00-4:00pm. The market will feature performances by local artists, visual arts and work by local crafters. This is a free family friendly afternoon event. Food & concessions are available. For more information call 231-375-5228 […]
Norton Shores – The Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference will host Huntley Brown as part of their popular Summer concert series Brown has released 12 albums filled with uplifting and beautiful piano compositions, receiving the Top Caribbean Gospel Instrumentalist Award in 2005 and 2006. He is on tour around the U.S. and will perform top […]
Muskegon County – Kids and their families are invited to enjoy the the adventure of a scavenger hunt on “Walk A Mile Trail” at Hoffmaster State Park on Saturday morning, August 13 at 10:00am. Registration is available online at Sammythefrog.com. The cost is $15 per child with parents, guardians and pets free. Proceeds will benefit […]
Muskegon County—The Muskegon Museum of Art will present Studio Brew: The Colors of Beer, to celebrate the art of brewing through the visual arts, drawing its inspiration from an integral quality of beer: its color. Studio Brew will run starting today August 11 through October 30, 2016. The MMA invited 26 Michigan artists to produce […]
Rothbury – There are big doings this Friday night, August 12th, at the Double JJ Resort. Maybe bigger than expected. Thanks to an expected big turnout from interested music lovers and fans, the Ruth & Max Bloomquist concert has been moved from the resort’s Old Town section to outside of the Sundance Steakhouse at the […]