Michigan regulators set December deadline for Consumers dam sale decision

Michigan regulators set December deadline for Consumers dam sale decision

Michigan regulators set December deadline for Consumers dam sale decision by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan State utility regulators have set a December deadline to rule on the Consumers Energy dam sale Unless the utility can show negotiations with sale critics are bearing fruit, regulators will make a decision Dec. 17 Consumers calls the sale best […]

U-M-Los Alamos data center site ‘highly archeologically sensitive’

U-M-Los Alamos data center site ‘highly archeologically sensitive’

The controversial Ypsilanti Township site chosen by the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory for a $1.25 billion data center project is “highly archeologically sensitive,” a major past trail route for Native American tribes that may include both artifacts and graves, the State Historic Preservation Office has informed project officials. Both Ypsilanti Township […]

Western Michigan Christian wins Division 4 title on penalty kick

Western Michigan Christian wins Division 4 title on penalty kick

GRAND LEDGE — Goalie Kaden Peggar was ready to run to the waiting fans in celebration before Carter MacKellar had even gotten set for what turned out to the decisive penalty kick. Seconds later, Peggar, MacKellar and the rest of the Muskegon Western Michigan Christian (21-1-3) boys soccer team raced across the field at Grand Ledge […]

New partnership lets MCC Students become CMU Chippewas from day one

New partnership lets MCC Students become CMU Chippewas from day one

MUSKEGON COUNTY – Muskegon Community College (MCC) and Central Michigan University (CMU) plan to announce a new partnership Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2pm that is designed to help more students pursue a bachelor’s degree through an innovative dual-admission and co-enrollment program. Known as “Central Bound,” students can establish their connection to Central Michigan University […]

A ‘rear’ view of the 2026 midterms.

A ‘rear’ view of the 2026 midterms.

By J. Basil Dannebohm  It would be remiss of me not to preface this week’s column with an admission: I was wrong. Unlike politicians, when I am in error, I own it. This might explain, at least in part, why I loathed being a politician.  Yes, I was wrong.  I predicted a blue trickle, and […]

EMS, jails, cannabis and more: How Michigan voted on local ballot issues

EMS, jails, cannabis and more: How Michigan voted on local ballot issues

EMS, jails, cannabis and more: How Michigan voted on local ballot issues by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Michigan voters generally supported efforts to fund public safety, libraries, roads and parks. Eight communities rejected efforts to fund EMS, which could also impact fire and police services Retail cannabis is expanding in six communities Michigan voters overwhelmingly supported […]

Closures signal ills for Michigan’s independent pharmacies, including one in the Muskegon area

Closures signal ills for Michigan’s independent pharmacies, including one in the Muskegon area

HAZEL PARK — One recent day, Matt Marinco filled a prescription for a patient’s diabetes medication and lost nearly $133 on the transaction. The two-month supply cost the pharmacy $1,933.32, but insurance reimbursement totaled just $1,800.40. “Those losses are unsustainable,” said Marinco, pharmacist in charge at his family’s Marinco Pharmacy, which has served Hazel Park […]