Hollywood Report with Rosie Ladew: 8/1/2011
Shooting Leaves 1 Dead At George Clinton’s Concert, Fantasia Is Pregnant, Oprah & Jay-Z Sued, Soulja Boy Denies Reports & More
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County Commission Discusses Ways To Make Solar, Wind Power at Home More Affordable
District 2 Commissioner Alan Jager stated that most panels and turbines have an average life expectancy of 25 years. However, at the cost and tax rates associated with owning and using them, owners can only regain the money on their investment after 15-20, leaving only a few years more to benefit off their purchase.
Read MoreDiscrimination Complaint filed against Biggby Coffee
A Muskegon resident recently filed a discrimnation complaint
through the local branch of the NAACP.
Hollywood Report with Rosie Ladew: 7/29/2011
Lauryn Hill Speaks, Be Part Of Beyonce’s Video, Nas Raises Funds For Africa, Star Jones Served, DMX Sets The Record Straight, Lil Boosie’s Daughter Starts Rap Career, 2Pac Legacy Lives On & More
Read MoreCommunity Mental Health Executive Director John North Retires After 25 Years With County, Replacement Picked
Retiring CMH Executive Director John North worked with CMH during a period of time where attitudes and procedures concerning mental health and its role in society have dramatically changed. Muskegon’s county commissioners approved the hiring of Scott Tiffany as the new director after the CMH board selected him several days ago.
Read MoreHollywood Report with Rosie Ladew: 7/27/2011
T-Pain Sues Over Auto-tune, Nicki Minaj Fined For Her Potty Mouth, Pharrell Williams To Open A Youth Center, Keyshia Cole’s New Reality, Rappers Vs. CBS Interactive & More
Read MoreAfter Last-Minute Appeal From Mayor, Look Out For Big Red Football Fundraisers Around Muskegon This Friday
During the public comment portion of Tuesday’s full commission meeting, Mayor Steve Warmington left his seat among the commission and went down to the public podium to ask for an exception to several city regulations for the football team. “I think there’s a difference with our school system [from other non-profits] that is having a difficult time raising money. We need to work in a partnership with them,” said Warmington.
Read MoreCounty to Save $2.8 Million on Health Insurance Over 3 Years With New Plan, Some Concerns Remain
Commissioner Scott Plummer believes that possibly holding onto 40 county jobs is worth the switch and blamed some of the changes recent federal health care legislation.
Read MoreHollywood Report with Rosie Ladew: 7/26/2011
MJ Tribute Concert Set, Dr. Murray Defense Catch A Break, Lauryn Hill & Ghostface Sued, Dave Chappelle Apologizes, Jay-Z & Kanye Are The Throne, Amy Winehouse Funeral & More
Read MoreKeeping High-Quality Teachers a Topic of Discussion at Muskegon Heights School Board Meeting
Board vice president Ronald Jenkins believes the district’s policies concerning teacher leave for continuing education are generous, but feels the district’s investment can be lost if those educators use their new certifications to leave the district.
Read MoreMuskegon County Commissioner Jager Voices Support for Heights on Water Consolidation
Jager said good prior performance, the need for competing water systems to keep prices down, and even questionable financial strength of any one city or the county as reasons for keeping the Heights plant under Heights control.
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