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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I read an article about the 18 murders in 24 hours in Chicago. I saw some of the pictures, which included children and young women. The City leaders of Chicago should be applauding President Trump’s decision to send federal support to combat that level of anarchy. I know the argument against the President’s decision from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Associated Press and other news outlets are reporting that a Public Bus driver out of Detroit just died of COVID-19. Jason Hargrove, a 50 year old city bus driver passed away Wednesday from COVID-19 two weeks after posting a Facebook live complaining about a lady on the bus coughing and not covering her mouth. […]
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 […]