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Paul Allen Billings Celebrated as the 2024 Business Excellence Entrepreneur of the Year by the Muskegon Chamber of Commerce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Muskegon, MI, April, 5, 2024 — In a distinguished ceremony brimming with local luminaries and business magnates, Paul Allen Billings, a visionary entrepreneur and beloved community leader, was honored with the 2024 Business Excellence Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Muskegon Chamber of Commerce. The prestigious event unfolded on March 28, 2024, at the Van Dyke Mortgage Convention Center, Downtown Muskegon, against the backdrop of rapturous applause from a multitude of distinguished guests. Paul Allen Billings […]

todayApril 5, 2024

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Taking Back Muskegon Announces First Ever Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Muskegon 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Taking Back Muskegon Announces First Ever Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Muskegon  Muskegon, MI – Taking Back Muskegon (TBM) is thrilled to announce the hosting of the first-ever Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Muskegon, set to take place on June 19th on Western Avenue, beginning at 11 am. This historic event aims to bring the community together in celebration and reflection, commemorating Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States.  The parade promises an […]

todayMarch 3, 2024 4

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MillerKnoll Champions the Pursuit of Knowledge with Major Sponsorship of Black History Month Essay Contest

With a shared passion for education and community development, MillerKnoll has stepped forward as a significant sponsor for the annual Black History Month Essay Contest, underpinning the Kids Free Trip to Africa Program. WUVS 103.7 The Beat has joined forces with the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System (MHPSAS), revered alumni, and the erudite author Tracee Bruce, to catalyze a meaningful dialogue among the young minds of Muskegon Heights. This essay contest, exclusively for juniors and seniors at MHPSAS, nudges […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

Systems That Shape(d) Black America: 40 Mini Lessons Outlining Defining Moments from Slavery to Modern Day
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The Kids Free Trip to Africa Program Announces Black History Month Essay Contest

WUVS 103.7 The Beat in Partnership with Local Education and Alumni Celebrates Black History through a Unique Contest WUVS 103.7 The Beat, in collaboration with the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System (MHPSAS), distinguished Muskegon Heights alumni, and author Tracee Bruce, have unveiled an exciting Black History Month Essay Contest exclusively for the juniors and seniors of MHPSAS. Students will engage with Tracee Bruce's seminal work, "Systems That Shape(d) Black America: 40 Mini Lessons Outlining Defining Moments from Slavery to […]

todayFebruary 3, 2024

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Snyder Celebrates Muskegon Heights School Debt Relief

MUSKEGON, Mich., Dec. 18, 2023 —  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4292, a supplemental budget bill today. Among the provisions in the bill was funding to relieve the outstanding school debt of Muskegon Heights Public School District. After the signing, state Rep. Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) issued the following statement: “Never have I been more proud to work on behalf of Muskegon County than this past week. The supplemental spending bill includes over $31 million to pay off debt in the Muskegon Heights Public School […]

todayDecember 18, 2023 4

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MCC President Dale K. Nesbary Receives Living Legend Award

Dr. Dale K. Nesbary Muskegon Community College President Dale K. Nesbary received the 2021 Muskegon BEAT Living Legend Award, presented by the Muskegon-based urban radio station 103.7 The Beat, on Nov. 27 at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in downtown Muskegon. “He now joins that elite list of individuals whose actions and body of work have impacted our lives forever,” said Paul Billings, the station’s founder and general manager. The fifth recipient of the award, Nesbary is in his 13th […]

todayDecember 1, 2021

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Huizenga Votes to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. “Officially recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday helps commemorate the historical significance of the end of slavery,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga.“Making Juneteenth a federal holiday is absolutely the right thing to do and I proudly cast this vote.”

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Bumstead urges Governor Whitmer to support proposed casino in Muskegon County

“I’m very disappointed with the Detroit City Council and the Wayne County Board of Commissioners’ decision to get involved and pass resolutions opposing a casino that is 200 miles across the state,” said Bumstead, R-Newaygo. “Muskegon County is not included in the defined competitive market area of any of three tribal casinos within a two-hour drive, so there is no logical reason why Detroit and Wayne County would be opposed to a casino in our community.”

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Grand Opening Event Will Leave You “Mesmerized”

MUSKEGON, MI – May 3, 2021 – Mesmerized is proud to announce the grand opening of its first store.  The company plans to introduce its products and intimate collection. To celebrate the grand opening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 4pm. The public is invited to celebrate the occasion and experience their quality products firsthand. The new store is located at 2675 Henry Street, Suite C in Muskegon. Guests at the grand opening will […]

todayMay 3, 2021