Installation of Muskegon Heights park’s new athletic facilities to begin later this year
The ongoing Mona Lake Park improvement project is set to pick up again later this year with the next phase focused on sports.
Sewer leak in Whitehall Township results in small spill, pipe replacement
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP — Engineers and pipe specialists are in the midst of an investigation into the cause of a relatively small sewer leak Friday in a Muskegon County Wastewater System pipe along Colby Road/Business U.S. 31.The leak in the 16-in…
State senator cancels one of his grocery-store visits
Goeff HansenFRUITPORT — Due to a family matter, state Sen. Goeff Hansen’s planned visit Tuesday to a local grocery store is canceled.Hansen, R-Hart, was set to discuss state issues while helping bag shoppers’ groceries at Orchard Market, 6530 …
RAIL: State representative to host coffee hours in Muskegon County
Marcia Hovey-WrightMUSKEGON COUNTY — State Rep. Marcia Hovey-Wright, D-Muskegon, is hosting coffee hours next week in Muskegon County.She plans to engage constituents for information conversation about state government issues.The schedule is: …
State senator to bag groceries, talk issue at local stores
Goeff HansenMUSKEGON COUNTY — State Sen. Goeff Hansen, a co-owner of a grocery store, is serve as a guest bagger and talk with constituents during visits in the coming weeks to various grocery stores in Muskegon County.Hansen, R-Hart, is expec…
Muskegon County board presented with proposal for thousands of electric vehicle charging stations
Kalamazoo Gazette file photoThousands of electric charging stations, such as these shown in downtown Kalamazoo near the entrance of a parking ramp, could be installed throughout West Michigan if a proposed project is approved.MUSKEGON COUNTY —…
Consultant: Current Muskegon downtown site would be best for new bus terminal
Contributed | Hooker DeJongThis architect’s rendering of the proposed new downtown Muskegon bus terminal shows the view from the north if the structure is built on the existing site.MUSKEGON — A consulting firm hired by Muskegon County is reco…
Chronicle seeks your suggestions for Muskegon County’s dirty jobs
The Chronicle is working on a story highlighting some of the dirtiest and grossest jobs in Muskegon County, and staff wants to hear from you.
Muskegon County commissioners fail on tie vote to provide two festivals with money
Marvin EngleMUSKEGON COUNTY — For the Muskegon County board, it’s the issue that just won’t die.And, even after being batted around again this week, it may not be dead yet.Muskegon County commissioners deadlocked 5-5 Tuesday on requests to hel…
Muskegon County Administrator Bonnie Hammersley staying after being finalist for Iowa job
Bonnie HammersleyMUSKEGON COUNTY — Bonnie Hammersley is staying put as Muskegon County government’s top administrator.Hammersley was one of four finalists for the administrator’s job for Polk County, Iowa, which includes the capital city of De…
