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Free Drop-Off for Unused Medication on Saturday, 4/27

The Muskegon Area Mediccation Disposal Program has collected nearly 5 tons of medication since its formation under four years ago.

Muskegon Heights Council: It’s ‘Burton Drive’, not ‘Burton Bros. Drive’

In a split vote, city council members in Muskegon Heights rejected a request to rename a street that was only ceremonially renamed last month.

After Letting Water Bills Slide, Muskegon Heights Asks School District to Pay Up

The city has let the district’s bills go unpaid longer than is typical. The district technically could have had its water turned off last year if the city had followed their usual shutoff schedule.

Muskegon City Commission Endorses Farmers Market Relocation Plan

“It will continue to be ours, just a few blocks over,” said mayor Steve Gawron. “It will be the people’s.”

Commissioners Ask Big Questions Ahead of Tuesday’s Farmers Market Endorsement Vote

A majority of the rest of Monday’s meeting consisted of questions and comments from the commission to the DMDC’s representatives, as well as community comments. Read on to learn more about the points discussed.

Official Statement from U.S. Attorney on Local Landlord’s Arson, Fraud Conviction

U.S. Attorney Patrick Miles: “Gerald Singer caused much damage and now justice caught up with him.”

Muskegon City Commission Slows Down Decision on Removing Stoplights

Recent traffic studies delivered to the city indicated that traffic levels at many segments of roads in the city are too low for traffic signals to remain, and the study recommended the city to remove them.

Road in Muskegon Heights to Be Renamed For Pair of Famed Muskegon Heights Athletes

As of last year, Ed and M.C. Burton still hold the #1 and #2 records for scoring in the history of the Muskegon Heights school system, respectively, separated by only 2 points.

Muskegon Senior Transit May Return In Form of Public-Private Partnership

Markowski originated the suggestion of a public-private partnership in late December, when the service’s days were numbered and calls to keep the service running were at their highest.

Muskegon Heights: Mona Lake Park Will Be Ready For Full Use in 2014

The city received grant money in two stages over the past several years for the project, leading to the segmented nature of work.

Heights Schools Emergency Financial Manager Claims Water Plant Is Key To School System Debt Payoff

Currently, the multi-million dollar debt the school district holds is being slowly serviced by a millage off of non-homestead property values, including businesses and apartments.