EDUARDO PORTER It may be hard to remember, but Americans once appreciated the government that serves them. That’s long gone. Over the past six years, according to the Pew Research Center, four out of every five — or more — have said the government makes them feel either angry or frustrated. In March, the ranks […]
Should Dogs Drink Tap Water? — DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Recently you advised against using human toothpaste to brush dogs’ teeth because, for one thing, the fluoride in toothpaste is toxic to them. With this in mind, what are the ramifications of dogs drinking fluoridated water? — Rich, via e-mail DEAR RICH: That’s an excellent question, […]
STEVE EDER and DAVE PHILIPPS Kitty Bennett contributed research. In 1968, at the age of 22, Donald Trump seemed the picture of health. He stood 6 feet 2 inches with an athletic build; had played football, tennis and squash; and was taking up golf. His medical history was unblemished, aside from a routine appendectomy when […]
By Marla R. Miller When she’s not busy baking or hosting tea parties, Bertha Williams lingers near the front of her store in The Lakes Mall saying hello to passersby and inviting them in to taste the world’s best cupcake. “That one is called ‘My Sin,’” she says to two women eyeing the delectable chocolate […]
A statement by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, recently came to mind when I(along with my business the Muskegon Tribune) was viciously and unfairly attacked by Terry Sabo and his rogue staff and racist supporters including, William Synder, Jason Colella, Karyn Kraus Moulatsiotis, Zak Anderson(who later apologized) and others. Justice Thomas said the following: “This […]
By Ronald “Lee” Grasmeyer I plan to run for several reasons, the first being that I believe we’re ready for a change in leadership. I also firmly believe in the Sheriff’s responsibility to enforce laws and oversee the administration of county tax dollars and personnel. As a small business owner with law enforcement and military […]
Donald Trump, confronting a daunting electoral map and a significant financial disadvantage, is preparing to fall back from an expansive national campaign and concentrate the bulk of his time and money on just three or four states that his campaign believes he must sweep to win the presidency. Even as Trump has ticked up in […]
TOP TEN MOVIES 1. Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto(Playing at the Harbor Cinema) 2. The Secret Life of Pets (PG) animated 3. Ghostbusters (PG-13) Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig 4. Lights Out (PG-13) Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman 5. Ice Age: Collision Course (PG) animated(Playing at the Harbor Cinema) 6. Finding Dory (PG) animated […]
By Victor Skinner ROTHBURY – Double JJ Resort is going through changes, and the changes have been good. “It’s an exciting time here. As a business it started 79 years ago,” said Curtis Burdette, general manager. “We’re a year away from our 80th birthday.” Over the last eight decades, Double JJ has changed ownership several […]
By John R. Hall Joshua EldenBrady is a person who believes that first impressions can last a lifetime. The candidate for 60th District Judge is basing his platform on the importance of “getting it right the first time” when people are first introduced to the criminal justice system in Muskegon County. “The District Court is […]