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
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Muskegon Board of Education Instates Two Members, Elects Rev. Louis Churchwell As Board President
Tuesday’s meeting also saw the installment of Tasha Bibbs-Oakes and Earl "Bill" O’Brien to the board. Oakes defeated O’Brien on Election Day in November 2011. Last week, O’Brien received the appointment to Poole’s old seat. O’Brien was chosen among a pool of four candidates, including DeMario Phillips and Debra Brazil Griffin, who both ran unsuccessfully in November.
200 Turkeys and Other Food Distributed By 103.7 The Beat and Community Partners
103.7 The Beat did the turkey giveaway with support or cooperation from several partners including Pepsico, Cole’s Quality Foods and Meijer stores. Project Homeless Connect provided supplies as well, a collaborative that involved Michigan Works!, 211, Goodwill, and Care Source.
President Rev. Charles Poole to Step Down After 22 Years on Muskegon’s Board of Education
Rev. Poole advocated for departing board member Earl “Bill” O’Brien to fill the vacancy in his comments Tuesday. O’Brien recently lost reelection, coming third in a field of four candidates vying for two seats. "Bill is needed at this time in ways many don’t even realize,” said Rev. Poole.
Muskegon School Board Faces Close Vote, Tough Crowd on Rehiring of Administrator
With the decision to keep the building's principal, Muskegon Community Education will lose 3 of its 8 teachers with the 2011-2012 budget cuts but will keep both of its administrators.
Muskegon’s School Board Passes Budget, Discussion Shifts To Keeping Enrollment Up
Over 125 people were present at Tuesday night’s meeting as the school board passed a budget with deep cuts across the board. When questions of possible enrollment drops were raised by the public, board treasurer Billie Bruce urged those who organized the large attendance to go door-to-door to keep students in Muskegon: "I'll go with you."
Louis Churchwell speaks on the increase in drug use among the youth!
Today we had the CEO of West Michigan Therapy on radio. Louis Churchwell, pretty much gave us the State of drug usage in Muskegon. With the high employment, it seems like more and more people are turning to illegal drugs to cope with the depression. West Michigan Therapy, Inc. a 501c3 agency, has been serving the Muskegon Community for over twenty three years, and provides services to help anyone that asks for help despite their ability or inability to pay […]
Muskegon County Democratic Black Caucus election endorsements
Muskegon County Democratic Black Caucus Endorsements/Proposal Views Muskegon County, The general membership meeting of the MCDBC was held Oct 13, 2009. After careful consideration and discussion it was voted, motioned and supported that the MCDBC support & endorse the following candidates: MCDBC endorse the following candidates for Muskegon Public School Board: 3 Full Term Candidates: Louis Churchwell Tasha Bibbs-Oakes Willie German Jr. 1 Partial term Candidate: Willie Wilson Jr. Each candidate displayed knowledge, dedication, and sincerity in serving the best […]