Police, Fire, Prosecutor engage kids and families in safe challenges; award prizes

Police, Fire, Prosecutor engage kids and families in safe challenges; award prizes

Muskegon – How long can you keep a Hula Hoop going? Have you done a random act of kindness lately? Law enforcement, fire, paramedics and even the Prosecutor’s Office are connecting with youth and families in Muskegon County through safe and healthy summer challenges! Those who respond on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/safeandhealthysummertaskforce) are entered into […]

West Michigan Works Offers Virtual Summer Youth Career Readiness Program

West Michigan Works Offers Virtual Summer Youth Career Readiness Program

By John R. Hall The Covid 19 outbreak of 2020 has altered many plans and programs, including the normal in-person youth career programs sponsored by West Michigan Works! In its stead, the organization is rolling out its Summer 2020 Virtual Career Readiness Program, where on-line participants can explore careers virtually, learn what careers are available, […]

MCC President Addresses Michigan House Higher Education Subcommittee

MCC President Addresses Michigan House Higher Education Subcommittee

Lansing – MCC President Dale K. Nesbary testified before the Michigan House Appropriations Higher Education and Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee on June 3, when he addressed community colleges in a COVID-19 environment and opening campuses for the fall semester. State Rep. Scott VanSingel (R-Grant) chairs the subcommittee. In addition to Nesbary, other higher education leaders who testified […]

CDC Offers Resuming Business Toolkit

CDC Offers Resuming Business Toolkit

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has deigned a Resuming Business Toolkit that’s available to download or print from their official website. The intention of this Toolkit is to assist employers slow the spread of COVID-19 as they begin reintegrating employees into non-healthcare settings, lowering the impact of the coronavirus in their workplace. Included […]

Baker College to Host Virtual Commencement for 2020 Graduates Sunday June 14

Baker College to Host Virtual  Commencement for 2020 Graduates Sunday June 14

 WHAT:              In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Baker College will host a Virtual Commencement ceremony to honor and celebrate its 2020 graduating class.  Although a virtual celebration can’t replace the experience of a traditional commencement ceremony, Baker College is working hard to ensure the online event will give every Class of 2020 graduate the honor and […]

Joe Biden has clinched Democratic nomination

Joe Biden has clinched Democratic nomination

Former Vice President Joe Biden has made his bid for President official. With the results of the June 2, 2020 primaries, Biden has officially clinched the Democratic Party nomination. The 77-year-old secured 1,911 delegates necessary to top his party’s ballot. The Presidential Election is November 3rd. Visit Vote.gov to register.

Undefeated Muskegon Fighter issues Challenge to Champion

Undefeated Muskegon Fighter issues Challenge to Champion

LAS VEGAS– Prince Ranch Boxing’s undefeated super bantamweight contender, Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (16-0, 10 KOs), who is ranked WBA #13, is eyeing a showdown with WBO #1 Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton (18-0, 8 KOs), who is also rated WBC #6. “I am coming off the best win of my career, a fourth-round […]

Governor Whitmer Lifting Stay-At-Home Order

Governor Whitmer Lifting Stay-At-Home Order

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will announce today she is lifting her stay-at-home order and greatly reopening much of the state. The state will move to Phase 4 of her restart plan in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and will enable various industries to start reengaging. Highlights of the plan obtained by Gongwer News Service show the […]

Muskegon Churches Continue to Serve Amid Continued Stay At Home Orders

Muskegon Churches Continue to Serve Amid Continued Stay At Home Orders

By Teresa Taylor Williams Sunday mornings are different now for many folks who used to attend traditional church services in West Michigan. For safety reasons and to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, last March Governor Whitmer issued stay at home orders, which are still largely in effect. This meant people could no longer participate in […]

Editorial: Which knee do you prefer?

Editorial: Which knee do you prefer?

By Franklin Akil Fudail, Publisher of The Muskegon Tribune In 2016 Colin Kaepernick started warning the country in a peaceful way about the problem of excessive police force against Black Americans. His goal was to encourage leaders to take pro-active measures, so as a country we could stop excessive abuse of citizens and avoid the […]

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