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Commissioner Ken Johnson is sworn in by 60th Circuit Court Judge Maria Ladas Hoopes on January 2, 2014.

See why commissioners tabled their vote until January 14.

December 19, 2013 admin

Muskegon County Pulls Back Some Funding For New Public Defender Office

Due to protests from all 60th District Court judges, misdemeanor defendants will continue to be handled by privately contracted attorneys instead of the new Public Defender Office.

Education

December 16, 2013 admin

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy Charter District Slips Onto Deficit Watch List

This is not to be confused with the deficit that Muskegon Heights Public Schools continues to carry from before it outsourced educational and other services to Mosaica Education in 2012.

Education

December 16, 2013 admin

Muskegon Public Schools Close to Selling Froebel School Building

Muskegon Public Schools has tried several times to sell the building, or even give it away.

Education Local Government

December 15, 2013 admin

Muskegon Area District Library Pursues New “Storyville” Project For Kids Ages 0-5

Intended for children ages 0-5, Storyville creates an environment where children can appreciate reading and literacy before formal schooling.

Local Government

December 9, 2013 admin

Muskegon Heights Water Rates To Rise On January 1, 2014

This is not the same as the large increases in sewer rates that Muskegon Heights and other municipalities across the county have been enacting yearly for several years now.

Outreach Programs Social Issues

December 2, 2013 admin

Thanks to Those Who Helped With Our Twelfth Annual Turkey Giveaway

Thanks to the many people and organizations who contributed to this year’s event. Click through to see who helped.

Local Government

November 29, 2013 admin

Muskegon to Share Zoning Administrator with Muskegon Heights

Both cities will sign a memorandum of understanding laying out Muskegon zoning administrator Mike Franzak’s work for Muskegon Heights. Click through to read the details.