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Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Prepares Public For Unprecedented State Funding Changes

“This has never happened in the history of public education in the State of Michigan,” said Superintendent Jon Felske

Brewing In Muskegon? A Likely Possibility

Last week, a web site popped up at unrulybrewing.com that states a location of “Muskegon, MI” and an arrival date of 2012, encouraging visitors to sign up for future updates. This week, the City of Muskegon’s Planning Commission for Thursday is set to add definitions for “Brewpub”, “Micro Brewery”, “Brewery”, “Small Winery”, “Winery”, “Small Distillery” and “Distillery” to its zoning ordinance.

Muskegon City Commission Sets 2012 Goals, Including Neighborhood, Sappi, Pere Marquette Revitalization

City commissioners agreed upon Sappi site redevelopment, neighborhood revitalization, downtown zoning changes and cooperative service agreements as their top priorities. Employment diversity and L.C. Walker arena support were tied for 5th/6th place, while Pere Marquette enhancements and a downtown casino were tied for 7th/8th place.

American Legion, Bike Time Promoter & Motorcycle Advocacy Group Keep Muskegon County Sheriff Unit On Roads

With the county’s recent budget crunch, solicitations for funding the patrol unit were publicly extended to keep it running. Three groups stepped forward: The Holton chapter of the American Legion, American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE), and the Indiana-based company Family Events, who operates Muskegon Bike Time and the Hot Rod Power Tour.

Muskegon Heights Firefighters Honored For Saving Lives Of Two Residents

The Muskegon County Medical Control Authority awarded each firefighter certificates for “exemplary work in AED and CPR”. These are only awarded to people when the recipient of their treatment is released from the hospital in a healthy state.

1000 Encouraged to Attend Muskegon Heights Public Schools “Town Hall” Meeting On Wednesday 2/15 At 6 p.m.

The meeting will be held in the performing arts center at Muskegon Heights High School and will run from 6 to 7:15 on Wednesday. Questions must be submitted in writing and should focus on topics relating to the district. Muskegon Heights High School Alumni Association President Joe Warren worked for months with others to get this meeting set. He challenged the community to “get off Facebook” and come to the meeting to hear facts and start taking action.

UPDATE: State Police Investigation of Muskegon Heights Public Schools Found No Prosecutable Violations

Speaking with Michigan State Police’s Office of Public Affairs, 103.7 The Beat has learned that the state police ended their investigation because they found no prosecutable offenses regarding the alleged misuse of Title I federal funds by Muskegon Heights Public Schools.

State Deputy Superintendent: State Police To Hand Muskegon Heights Funding Investigation Over To Federal Government

The federal government’s investigation will replace the Michigan State Police’s investigation according to Carol L. Wolenberg, who is Deputy Superintendent for the State Department of Education and also a member of the Governor’s review team recently tasked with determining the financial distress on the district.

Muskegon City Commission Approves Reorganization of Wards and Precincts; Changes To Take Effect After February Primaries

City Clerk Ann Marie Cummings noted at Tuesday’s meeting that the new plan reduces “split” precincts, where a border between two of the city’s four wards runs right down the middle of a precinct. Reorganizing precincts will also give each city commissioner a nearly equal-sized ward to represent.

Sappi Smokestack, Bleaching Plant Demolition Approved By City Commission, Planned For Morning Of Sunday, January 29

The demolition is scheduled for Sunday, January 29 between 9 and 10 a.m., a time selected because traffic on nearby roads, including the major Lakeshore Drive thoroughfare will be minimal. A “soft” road closure would take place at 30 minutes before the scheduled demolition. A “hard” road closure will happen 15 minutes before.

County Makes Citizen Appointments To Numerous Standing Committees

Each committee has a different planning focus, and can help influence policy goals and recommendations of the county commission. Those appointed to the county’s 19 committees often bring strategic views or advocacy to the table. To ensure certain interests are represented, “slots” are given to different professions or public/private status.