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Politics

City of Muskegon “Equal Opportunity Committee”

The City Commission has decided to reinstate the Equal Opportunity Committee (EOC) for the City of Muskegon. The EOC was dissolved by the City Commission in 2011, but City Commissioners agreed it was time to bring it back. “Commissioner German asked our Community Relations Committee to consider reinstating the EOC and Commissioners concurred. Commissioners German, Hood, and myself along with staff members recommended additional responsibilities be added to the committee including addressing discrimination complaints internally and externally, tax abatement policy […]

todayFebruary 3, 2015 1

Local Government

Congressman Huizenga Nominates 17 West Michigan Students To U.S. Service Academies

Huizenga Nominates 17 West Michigan Students To U.S. Service Academies   Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Huizenga announced the 2nd District nominees to the U.S. Service Academies for the 2015-2016 academic year.  This year, 17 students from across West Michigan received nominations from Congressman Huizenga for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. […]

todayJanuary 20, 2015

African American Culture

Catching up with the Rap Duo “Dead Prez”

Dead Prez are known for their confrontational style, combined with socialist lyrics focused on both militant social justiceand Pan-Africanism. The duo maintains an ethical stance against corporate control overthe media, especially hip hop record labels.   Eventhough you might not have heard thier music on mainstream radio, they still very active in the Hip Hop Scene. Today we had the pleasure of talking to Stic.man of Dead Prez.   Radio Interview with Dead Prez

todayJune 12, 2013 1

crime & justice

Interview: Muskegon Heights Mayor Paige discusses weekend violence & increased Water Bill

Fresh off a violent weekend in Muskegon Heights. The Mayor of the city went to the airwaves to express his concerns. Mayor Paige not wanting to reveal the city plans for a Safer Community, did however discuss one implemented program. The Mayor also answered questions about the Water Bills. Citizens have seen a huge increase in Water Bills some homes with a water Bill allegedly over $800. Mayor Paige did say that the water bill did go up and that […]

todayApril 9, 2013

News

Judge Candidate Annette Smedley supports a Drug Court to help curb Violence in Muskegon

Annette Smedley Interview with Rosie Life long resident of Muskegon County. - Married for 32 years to Everett Smedley, a welder at G.E. Aviation (formerly Johnson Technology) & a United States Navy veteran. They have 6 children & 10 grandchildren. Annette was a military wife for 14 years while Everett served home & abroad. - Annette is part owner of a local business which was established by her father, Anthony Pirrotta, while he worked as a welder at CWC Textron. […]

todayNovember 3, 2012