By Teresa Taylor Williams Sunday mornings are different now for many folks who used to attend traditional church services in West Michigan. For safety reasons and to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, last March Governor Whitmer issued stay at home orders, which are still largely in effect. This meant people could no longer participate in […]
By Franklin Akil Fudail, Publisher of The Muskegon Tribune In 2016 Colin Kaepernick started warning the country in a peaceful way about the problem of excessive police force against Black Americans. His goal was to encourage leaders to take pro-active measures, so as a country we could stop excessive abuse of citizens and avoid the […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the extension of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order through June 12. Increased COVID-19 cases in mid and western Michigan was noted as a reason for the extension. The stay home term, which began in March, was set to expire on May 28th. Wearing masks, remaining 6-feet apart, and frequently […]
Muskegon Community College will hold a weeklong virtual Commencement on June 22-26 to honor its Class of 2020 graduates, MCC President Dale K. Nesbary announced in an email to the campus community today. “The daily video tributes will feature popular elements of the traditional MCC Commencement ceremony, which was scheduled this year for May 6 […]
LANSING – The Michigan Community Service Commission today announced that Michigan has received $5.3 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. This funding will support 562 AmeriCorps members in Michigan who will address disaster services, economic opportunity, environmental […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-96 to reopen retail businesses and auto dealerships by appointment statewide on Tuesday, May 26, as part of her MI Safe Start plan. The governor’s executive order also lifts the requirement that health care providers delay some nonessential medical, dental, and veterinary procedures statewide beginning on Friday, May 29. And the order authorizes small gatherings of 10 people or less starting immediately, as long as participants practice social distancing. “The data shows […]
Muskegon – Organizers announced today, plans are still underway to hold the Second Annual “Muskegon Summer Wine Up” on its new date – Saturday, August 1st at Hackley Park. The event, which was originally planned for June 13th has been moved to its current date of August 1st, according to organizer Rich Berry of Cumulus Radio. “Our […]
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA), is expanding to serve low-income individuals and families in Muskegon and Oceana Counties with programs aimed at giving households a hand up toward self-sufficiency. Mid Michigan CAA is a non-profit that has been serving central Michigan communities since 1966. The organization’s mission is to guide local residents […]
Muskegon, MI – It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of Lakeshore Art Festival 2020 due to health concerns over COVID-19. The event was slated to take place July 3 and 4 in Downtown, Muskegon. While a great deal of time was taken to consider alternative ways to host the show this year, […]
On May 7, 2020 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the extension of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. The term is now set until May 28th. Wearing masks, remaining 6-feet apart, and frequently washing hands is still advised. Whitmer announced at the beginning of the month that workers in the real estate industry and those […]