Teresa Taylor-Williams

3 Results / Page 1 of 1

Community Events

The Return of The Muskegon Heights Farmers Market

Factbox If You Go What: Heights City Market Where: 99 Center Street, Muskegon Heights When: Noon-6 p.m. every Friday through September 30 By Teresa Taylor Williams Muskegon, MI There’s a fresh buzz on Center Street in downtown Muskegon Heights on Friday afternoons. The Heights City Market, also known as the Muskegon Heights Farmers Market, is well underway and attracting attention after nearly five years of inactivity. From noon to 6 p.m., the public may purchase an array of fresh produce […]

todayAugust 18, 2016 1

Local Government

Meet the Muskegon Heights City Manager Finalists

Meet the Muskegon Heights City Manager Finalists By Teresa Taylor Williams Muskegon, MI The search is nearly over for the new Muskegon Heights City Manager. The public is invited to meet the four finalists at 5:30 p.m.  Friday at Muskegon Heights City Hall, 2724 Peck Street. The finalists are Harey Staven of Oregon, Robert Fowler of Ohio, and Patrick Jordan and Jacob Elkholm, both of Michigan. After nearly a year, Muskegon Heights Mayor Kimberley Sims said she and the City […]

todayAugust 17, 2016

crime & justice

Body Cameras in Muskegon County Get Mixed Reviews

Fact Box In a 2013 sample survey of police departments, 75% reported they did not use body-worn cameras. --National Institute of Justice   Fact Box Here are a few pros and cons of body cameras worn on police officers Pros: Portable Increased accountability for law enforcement officers Helpful in determining the facts of a case Use of them can help ease public trust of officers Cons: Use of cameras are not 100 percent foolproof Cameras and equipment can be costly […]

todayAugust 8, 2016 2