Editorial: Homonyms

Editorial: Homonyms

By Mr. Joe Walker, Managing Editor of MuskegonTribune.com I’ve had some good times in Battle Creek, MI. One of my fondest memories was going to breakfast there with my friends Tye and Krystle Ramos, and their LafaMusic crew. Having moved to Nashville, they had returned home for a special live show. We met at their […]

Editorial: Exercise

Editorial: Exercise

By Mr. Joe Walker, Managing Editor of MuskegonTribune.com You and I could likely have a lengthy discussion about all the negative aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic. But we’re not going to talk about that here. We should look at the bright side. People have loathed being stuck at home but there have been benefits. My […]

Editorial: A Parting Gift

Editorial: A Parting Gift

By Mr. Joe Walker, Managing Editor of MuskegonTribune.com My 7-year-old son and I stood in the parking of what used to be Toys R Us. We stared at the ghostly abandoned building feeling disappointed. It used to be filled with bikes, trains, and video games. That all changed in 2018. The company announced it was […]

Editorial: A sign of the times

Editorial: A sign of the times

By Mr. Joe Walker, Managing Editor of MuskegonTribune.com “Black Lives Matter” was met with resistance from the very beginning. This rallying plea for Black people in America to be treated justly, to not have their existence devalued and even executed because of their skin color, was immediately countered with cries of “All Lives Matter”. That’s […]

Trump says former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick will be released from prison

Trump says former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick will be released from prison

Tribune News Wire Detroit – State representative Karen Whitsett from metro Detroit reported recently that she spoke with President Trump Thursday night and that he said Kwame Kilpatrick would be one of 3,000 prisoners soon released. Rep. Whitsett’s name was also one of several on a letter hand delivered to Trump back in February asking for […]

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Was a Drum Major for Environmental Justice

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Was a Drum Major for Environmental Justice

As I say farewell to our beloved leader, spiritual and intellectual guide and personal mentor, reflections upon the many lessons that Dr. Joseph E. Lowery taught informs my perspective on virtually everything. We know that he would admonish us to listen to the experts about COVID19 but he would also trust God and he definitely […]

57-year old Muskegon man dies of COVID-19 brings total to four local deaths

57-year old Muskegon man dies of COVID-19 brings total to four local deaths

Muskegon– With great sadness, Public Health – Muskegon County reports one additional COVID-19 death in Muskegon County. The individual was a 57-year-old male. A total of four deaths have been reported for Muskegon County to date.  “We send our deepest condolences to the grieving family and friends at this time,” said Kathy Moore, Muskegon County […]

Audit shows Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System fiscally sound

Audit shows Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System fiscally sound

Muskegon Heights – The accounting firm of Vredeveld Haefner LLC has completed their audit field work and draft financial statements document and concluded that the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System has ended the 2017-2018 school year utilizing $112,980 out of general fund fund equity, resulting in an approximate 14% general fund fund balance as a […]