State Approves Release of Benton Harbor from Receivership From the Tribune Newswire LANSING – After six years of state oversight, the Department of Treasury today released the city of Benton Harbor from receivership under Public Act 436 of 2012. The state treasurer’s approval followed a recommendation by members of the city’s receivership transition advisory board […]
Political Pitfalls in handling Ebola may carry over to Zika From the Tribune Newswire ANN ARBOR—If the United States responds to Zika the way it did to Ebola—and early indications are that in many ways it is—the country can expect missteps brought about by a lack of health care coordination and a lot of political […]
Flint Residents Still Don’t Trust Snyder or the Water More needs to be done to ensure Flint residents feel safe with water, trust their representatives FLINT — Governor. Rick Snyder parroted a federal announcement that filtered Flint water is safe to drink. However, residents remain concerned about the water quality after years of denial and […]
Marcia-Hovey Wright endorses Sean Mullally for 92nd State Rep By Victor Skinner MUSKEGON – Muskegon Community College trustee Sean Mullally wants to be the next state representative for House District 92, and he just picked up the endorsement of incumbent Marcia Hovey-Wright. “She’s very well-respected and knows what the job entails, so I take (the […]
Acme Bedding Company Manufacturing & Selling Beds Since 1946 By TOM KENDRA Muskegon County –The “Buy Local” sentiment seems to be gaining popularity in the Muskegon area these days, but that trend goes beyond fruits and vegetables at the downtown Farmer’s Market or movies at Lakeside’s Harbor Theater. Muskegon residents even have the option of […]
First-time homebuyers: You’re closer to a down payment than you think (BPT) – For many first-time buyers, saving for a down payment is the most difficult step in the home-buying process. However, it’s a common misconception that you need 20 percent down to buy a home. Actually, lenders across the country offer mortgage products with […]
Kill the 9-to-5 by turning your hobby into a thriving business (BPT) – A beloved hobby can feel like a mini vacation from everyday life. Whether it’s gardening for relaxation, photography as a creative outlet or computer coding to exercise the brain, hobbies serve as an escape from stress and boredom. What if rather than […]
TOP TEN MOVIES — 1. Finding Dory (PG) animated 2. Independence Day: Resurgence (PG-13) Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum 3. Central Intelligence (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart 4. The Shallows (PG-13) Blake Lively, Oscar Jaenada 5. The Free State of Jones (R) Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw 6. The Conjuring 2 (R) Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson 7. […]
Rock Star proud of his Muskegon Roots By MR. JOE WALKER Contributing Writer Muskegon County – North Muskegon native Leigh Kakaty is a huge fan of rock music, and says he understands the genre is in a transitional state. As the lead singer and songwriter of top-selling rock band Pop Evil he gets to enjoy […]
SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF JULY 4, 2016 — ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) […]