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 […]
By: Gary Simmons NORTON SHORES – On Nov. 7, the Ravenna branch of the Muskegon Area District Library (MADL) will present the Inside the State Park workshop at P.J Hoffmaster State Park, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, in Norton Shores. This activity for teens will give participants a day-to-day look at what happens behind the scenes […]
Brian Branch is trending toward clearing concussion protocol in time to play in this week’s game against the Miami Dolphins, but the Detroit Lions likely will be without four other key starters. Cornerback D.J. Reed (hip), defensive end DJ Wonnum (concussion) and center Cade Mays (ankle) are not expected to play Sunday, Nov. 6, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Gary Simmons MUSKEGON – On Nov. 6, The United European Ballet Company will present their version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at the Frauenthal Center. This clasic fairy tale about a princess and her seven dwarves has a dazzling Broadway-style presentation set to the music of Bogdan Pavlovsky. This production combines the […]
Now, the hard part: Jocelyn Benson has big plans. Michigan has big problems by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan Democrat Jocelyn Benson will lead a state facing several challenges Residents are worried about healthcare and housing costs to energy and democracy Benson will have allies with a Democratic controlled Legislature, but are her plans realistic? Minutes […]
LANSING — Consumers Energy and DTE Energy are suing to block the adoption of a newly approved ballot proposal that would bar monopoly utilities and some state contractors from political contributions. The monopoly utilities filed the lawsuit Thursday, Nov. 5, arguing Proposal 2, billed as a way to get “money out of politics,” would compromise […]
Michigan election firsts: Muslim, LGBTQ, Democratic socialist wins by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan Michigan’s midterm elections marked a number of historic firsts Voters elected country’s first Muslim US Senator in Abdul El-Sayed, state’s first openly gay US Representative in Jeremy Moss Benson, Brinks make history as first female duo to win governor, lieutenant governor. First […]
Two-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten of Grand Rapids has won over Republican Terri DeBoer, a well-known former TV meteorologist, to secure a third term in a Michigan congressional district anchored by Grand Rapids. NBC News and the Decision Desk HQ called the race for Scholten shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Democratic incumbent was […]