By J. Basil Dannebohm As voters prepare to cast their ballots in what could prove to be a very consequential midterm election, it’s important to remember that a well-informed electorate is a politician’s worst enemy, and a leader’s greatest ally. This proves consistent in every race from a city council to the presidency. Whether out […]
By: Gary Simmons MUSKEGON – On Saturday, Oct. 24, The Block will host an electrifying jazz-fusion evening with the Jeff Haas Quintet. The Jeff Haas Quintet’s performances draw on an eclectic mix of influences, including jazz, funk, R&B, and Judaica, delivered with passionate vibrancy. The quintet features some of Michigan’s biggest jazz talents, delivering a […]
EAST LANSING — Michigan State believes it can’t compete in an increasingly expensive college sports landscape without third-party entity Spartan Ventures generating higher revenues. After losing three key leaders within three months of its July 1 launch, it just filled a key position. Michigan State is hiring former Northwestern athletic director Mike Polisky to be […]
High-voltage power lines planned across Michigan. Many landowners unhappy by Jack Webb, Bridge Michigan October 20, 2026 Hundreds of miles of new transmission lines are planned across northern and mid-Michigan Tens of millions of power customers could benefit from more reliable electricity, backers say, but many of the tens of thousands of landowners in the […]
Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers: These voting groups may decide the Michigan race by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan October 22, 2026 Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed making appeals to unconventional voting blocs, shoring up their bases ahead of Nov. 3 election Rogers bullish about his chances among Black and Jewish voters, while El-Sayed is coming for […]
Tribune Local News MUSKEGON — Kids Belong has received a $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County to support its FIRST PLACE program for aged-out foster youth. The award comes from the Child & Family Services Fund and the West Shore Mental Health Fund at the Community Foundation. Jeff Steele, executive director of […]
By Joseph Poulos Starting on Oct. 23, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will embark on her “Driving Down Costs” bus tour across the state to promote her economic platform. The trip will take her from Grand Rapids to Flint, where she will stop at small businesses, canvass launches and crowd events with Rep. Carol […]
By: Gary Simmons MUSKEGON – Enjoy fast-paced improv comedy with Rapid Fire Improv at The Stage at The Corner Friday Oct. 23 at 7 PM. This award-winning improv troupe is based out of West Michigan and is doing their show with Pier Pressure and Unreasonable Adults for a very important cause: $5 for every ticket […]
Young Americans are unfriending their parents. A recent survey found that “38% of U.S. adults are estranged from at least one family member.” It’s due to something called “value dissimilarity.” In layman’s terms ― your mom finds your gender ideology perplexing, and your dad shows no enthusiasm for the rise of communism in the country. […]
Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate trade, money, immigration, more by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan October 21, 2026 Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed offer competing visions for US Senate in second and final general election debate Both sought to make the case that their opponent was untrustworthy and was obscuring unsavory parts of their record […]