KATIE SHEPHERD Alan Rappeport contributed reporting. Mike Pence, who has served as governor of Indiana since 2013, will be Donald Trump’s running mate on the Republican presidential ticket. Pence, a staunch social conservative, was elected in 2000 to the House of Representatives, where he served in the party leadership. Here is a look at his […]
Michigan’s Heritage Park in Whitehall is Hosting a Pow Wow Whitehall – Michigan’s Heritage Park in Whitehall is hosting a Pow Wow with Native dancers July 16 and July 17, drummers, and singers performing throughout the weekend. A Grand Entry will be held at Noon both days and at6:30 pm on Saturday. Over a dozen […]
By Thomas Kaplan, Alexander Burns, Maggie Haberman Donald Trump has chosen Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana as his running mate, turning to a well-established conservative who brings government experience to the Republican presidential ticket, Trump said in a Twitter post at 10:50 a.m. Friday. The selection of Pence, a 57-year-old former radio host and congressman […]
Gov. Snyder Criticized for Appointment FLINT – Governor Rick Snyder appointed Heidi Grether, the former executive of BP America, as the new director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Flint residents, who still do not have access to clean, safe water, and allies are expressing serious anger and concerns over Snyder’s decision. “I am […]
By Tribune Newswire Okemos, MI – The Michigan Nurses Association(MNA) has given their strong endorsement to Sean Mullally for 92nd State Representative. MNA is the largest professional association of registered nurses in Michigan. This endorsement is significant because Health care is the largest employment sector in the 92nd District. “I’m honored to have the endorsement […]
It’s Bike Time Muskegon County – Muskegon Bike Time is kicks off today through July 17 at the REZ, formally known as Great Lakes Downs. This exciting motorcycle festival will include performances by World Champion stunt rider, Scott Murray and his “Sick Air Show“, King Tony’s “Busted Knuckles Stunt Tour – An All Harley-Davidson Stunt Show, Relentless Stunts […]
RACE RELATIONS ARE AT LOWEST POINT IN OBAMA PRESIDENCY, POLL FINDS Giovanni Russonello Sixty-nine percent of Americans say race relations are generally bad, one of the highest levels of discord since the 1992 riots in Los Angeles during the Rodney King case, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. The poll, conducted from […]
ALAN RAPPEPORT Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are deadlocked in the crucial swing states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida, according to new polls showing the presumptive Republican presidential nominee gaining strength on his Democratic rival because of doubts about her honesty. Surveys from Quinnipiac University show the two candidates statistically tied in the states going […]
Intensive Actor Training Workshop Returns for 14th Year at MCC Muskegon County – Chris Hayes, the founder and director of the London Theatre Exchange in England, will be on the Muskegon Community College campus in August to conduct a one-week Intensive Actor Training Workshop. “This workshop is designed for MCC students interested in studying theater […]
Supporters of Sanders Sad and Disappointed at Endorsement ALAN RAPPEPORT Sen. Bernie Sanders offered a full-throated endorsement of Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, urging his supporters to get behind the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. But many of his most loyal followers are not feeling it just yet. Disappointment in Sanders cascaded across the internet as he […]