Muskegon – Wayne’s Deli is celebrating 60 years of business. A Muskegon County staple since 1958, visitors to Wayne’s can enjoy a full-service, old-fashioned style deli counter (home to the original “Gimmick” sandwich), a large selection of Michigan wines, fresh roasted coffee, local craft beer, and much more. They even offer catering services and a […]
By Franklin Akil Fudail Tanya Cabala’s dominant victory in Michigan’s 91st District Primary was a victory of substance over style. She proved that old-fashion door-to-door politics prevails over social media popularity. As a long-time community activist, newspaper reporter and educator with almost three decades of service, she proved that experience does matter and that laboring […]
By Franklin Akil Fudail Recently a group of Black Pastors received backlash after meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss some issues important to the inner-city. My question is why the backlash? For those who think the political system has some value for the black community why not meet with the highest office in the […]
This month families are invited to gather at fun “School Stock Up Backpack Giveaway” events at The Gateway Church on Pontaluna Road and at Lebanon Lutheran Church on Mears Avenue. Children will receive free backpacks stocked with school supplies and enjoy free meals, fun activities, resource tables, and free vision and hearing screenings. Between the two […]
Muskegon – The Shoreline Symphony will present a concert entitled “Musical Mysteries” on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1206 Whitehall Rd., Muskegon, MI. This is the fourth and final performance in Shoreline Symphony’s 2017-2018 season Magic and Mystery. Admission is free. Each piece on the program has its […]
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 […]