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Muskegon, MI (June 15, 2025) – Taste of Muskegon closed out its 19th annual festival on Saturday with the presentation of the coveted Taste Plate Awards, recognizing the best dishes and experiences from the weekend. More than 30 local restaurants and food trucks competed for honors in a range of categories, from Best Dessert to ...

Muskegon, MI — MOKA is pleased to welcome five Adult Foster Care (AFC) homes to its Residential Program in Muskegon County through an acquisition from Samaritas. This acquisition benefits both providers by increasing capacity for quality care and strengthening community relationships in their respective programs. “We are really honored to have been awarded the contracts ...

Wage Growth Stabilizes Amid Shifting Labor Market Troy, MI – June 9, 2025 – American Society of Employers (ASE), Michigan’s largest employer association supporting its members with Everything HR, has released the findings of the 2025 ASE Compensation Survey. This year’s survey is described as the largest of its kind in Michigan, covering 575 positions ...

Muskegon, Michigan, June 9, 2025 – Tiffany R. VanderKolk has joined Warner Norcross + Judd LLP as a senior counsel in its Muskegon office. VanderKolk concentrates her practice in labor and employment law, regularly advising public and private sector clients on legal compliance and risk management issues, including those related to hiring, performance and discipline, ...

Hackley Public Library Hours Main Hackley Library Building Mon-Tues: 9:00 – 7:00 pm Wed-Sat: 9:00 – 5:00pm Torrent House (HPL’s Local History/Genealogy Department) Tues-Sat: 9:00 – 5:00pm   Youth & Teen Programs: June Youth Take and Make Kits Pick up from Hackley Library Available beginning Monday, June 2 Do you know “How to Train Your ...

The Future 15 Awards are an annual recognition from the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce in partnership with JCI Greater Muskegon and WGVU Public Media. This is the 10-year anniversary of the Future 15 Program, with over 150 leaders having been recognized in the last decade. These young professionals are making significant contributions to the ...

MUSKEGON, MICH., June 3, 2025 — The 44th annual Trinity Health Seaway Run will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, starting at Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon. One of West Michigan’s most beloved running events, the Seaway Run offers something for everyone with a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Community Walk, all featuring scenic ...

The Betten Team, in partnership with the community and a committee of local experts, was elated to elevate the voices of our talented students! Thank you to Mona Shores, Muskegon Catholic Central, North Muskegon, Oakridge, Orchard View, Reeths-Puffer, Zeeland East, and Zeeland West for showcasing their amazing artwork throughout our Henry St. campus. We are ...

Vintage vehicles and airplanes are all part of LST 393’s “Air Raid Muskegon.” James “Doc” McCloughan, Medal of Honor recipient.   America’s heroes went ashore during the D-Day invasion from an armada that included USS LST 393. That ship will again host a commemoration of the anniversary of the important day June 6-7. To mark ...

Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties, MI (May, 2025) — United Way of the Lakeshore is proud to announce the launch of The Inclusion Exchange, a four-part community education series designed to help individuals, businesses, and service providers build more inclusive and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties. This free series ...