Muskegon – When Muskegon Maritime Academy, the first naval academy school in Muskegon, opens this fall, its curriculum won’t just emphasize reading, math and science. Another cornerstone will include teaching students the value of discipline, honor, respect and service to others. Those principles will be based on the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps youth […]
By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer Muskegon – “Don’t worry, I’ll take it easy on you,” the strapping 6’2, 250 lb. man reassured Eva Pereda, his diminutive, 110 lb. opponent as they prepared to face off on the grappling mats. The man lunged at her, but Ms. Pereda who holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian […]
By Federico Martinez Tribune Staff Writer West Point, New York – The first K-5 students who walk into Muskegon Maritime Academy this fall will be making history by attending the first elementary school in the nation to use a curriculum developed by a West Point Performance Enhancement Specialist, the illustrious U.S. Military Academy known for […]
By Federico Martinez Muskegon – Retired educator Dr. Frank Marczak didn’t hesitate when asked to serve as board president of the new K-5 Naval-based Charter School, Muskegon Maritime Academy opening this fall. Dr. Marczak, who retired as president of Muskegon Community College in 2005, made the commitment after academy founder Franklin Fudail shared alarming reports […]
Speaking in Conroe, Texas, last weekend, former President Donald Trump accused his successor of allowing millions of migrants to enter the country illegally across our Southern border. “The most important border … for us is not Ukraine’s border but America’s border,” thundered Trump. “Before Joe Biden sends any troops to defend a border in Europe, […]
By Mike Thompson “Uncle Buddy” is a children’s book, newly released by local educator Georgia Ann Moss, with the bottom-line goal of improving the youngster’s classroom performance. If it’s a good story that the child enjoys, then all for the better. The storyline features little Georgia joining her siblings, Marie and Albert, in their annual […]
by David Almasi “It is time America recognizes what’s going on” regarding Benjamin Crump. Crump is the attorney behind many of the recent “black lives matter” lawsuits that have garnered international headlines and helped fuel the unrest that’s taken innocent lives and cost billions of dollars in damages. Far from being the “country lawyer” that he claims to […]
MUSKEGON– Multimedia artist and metalsmith, Tiff Massey, brings Jewelry Box, a 1980’s hip-hop fashion-inspired exhibition to the Muskegon Museum of Art from November 11, 2021, through February 20, 2022. Jewelry Box is an immersive experience where large-scale jewelry pieces, gold, and mirrors will transform the MMA’s Olthoff Gallery into a flashy display of dynamic exploration, self-identity, and fashion. […]
MUSKEGON- Noah Boggess (Montague) a Machining/Engineering Technologies student at the Career Tech Center in Muskegon, was awarded Top Dog (in reference to FSU’s bulldog mascot) status for his performance in the Ferris State University (FSU) Machining Competition. The contest, featuring 47 students from ten career tech centers across the state, tested student’s machining skills on […]
In an effort to preserve the historic Frauenthal Theater, the Frauenthal Center, along with the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, has launched the public phase of their Preservation Campaign to raise funds to support the necessary renovations. Earlier today, an event was held in front of the Frauenthal Center’s marquee to announce the work that has been completed and the […]