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crime & justice

Police Need Public’s help in identifying victims

The Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Chad Derry, of Grand Rapids with Aggravated Manufacturing of Child Sexually Abusive Activity, Being a Sexually Deviant individual and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime.  Information was received by the Muskegon County Justice for Women Taskforce, which was recently implemented in January 2020.  This Task Force is a collaboration of the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office, Norton Shores Police Department and Muskegon Police Department. Task Force Detectives were able to uncover information that […]

todayJuly 22, 2020

Community Events

A historic reform: By Sen. Jon Bumstead 34th Senate District

A historic reform By Sen. Jon Bumstead 34th Senate District Sen. Bumstead People have been angry with the ridiculous cost of their auto insurance well before this last campaign season. This isn’t a new issue that rose from campaign promises. This has been an issue since I was in the state House and well before that.  The original no-fault law was enacted in the 1970s and promised Michiganders a host of things, savings being chief among them. But after decades […]

todayJuly 2, 2020

Community Events

Cancellation of Rebel Road & Bike Time

Cancellation of Rebel Road & Bike Time The 2020 Rebel Road and Bike Time events have both been canceled due to the evolvingCOVID-19 health crisis and its impact on the well-being and health of the community.After extensive communication with local officials, organizers, and public health agencies, aswell as actively monitoring the evolving COVID-19, it became evident that the City ofMuskegon must cancel this year’s events.“We did not make the decision to cancel lightly,” stated Frank Peterson, City Manager. “At theend […]

todayJuly 1, 2020 1

Community Events

Free COVID-19 Testing Event in Muskegon Heights

The Michigan National Guard (MING) will partner with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Muskegon County, the City of Muskegon Heights and numerous local partners this weekend to provide thousands of no-cost COVID-19 tests to residents of Muskegon County. Drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered at the Muskegon Heights Farmers Market at 2600 Baker Street, Muskegon Heights, Michigan beginning at 11:00 AM Saturday and 9:00 AM Sunday, 23-24 May. […]

todayMay 23, 2020 2

Economy

First Muskegon County Case of COVID-19 Confirmed

Muskegon, MI – Testing through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has identified Muskegon County’s first presumptive positive case for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The presumptive positive case is an adult female. No other information is available at this time. Public Health – Muskegon County (PHMC) officials are working on the investigation and contacting people who have been in close contact with the case. Close contacts will be assessed for symptoms, instructed to self-quarantine and monitored appropriately. […]

todayMarch 23, 2020 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

Local Government

Muskegon Heights City Council

By: Emily Guiles The Muskegon Heights City Council has been very active in the month of February, Apple Avenue was closed at Madison st east of Getty on and Southbound Getty north of Laketon for much needed watermain repairs. On Monday February 22nd the emergency manager of Muskegon Heights schools took on oversight of Highland Park schools as part of a reshuffling. Governor Rick snyder placed Highland Park schools under control of an emergency manager in March of 2012 after […]

todayMarch 1, 2016