Mineral rights boom behind boost for Muskegon-area parks
It was Christmas come early this week for Michigan park and recreation projects, thanks to the biggest-ever release of money from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.
Muskegon-area parks projects win state funding; projects in Ottawa, Oceana and Newaygo counties also funded
December 1, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
Chronicle file photoThis Chronicle file photo from last April shows a lighted fishing pier at Mona Lake Park in Muskegon Heights. The city will receive $500,000 from the state for park improvements, including picnic shelters, benches, trash receptacles, fencing, and…
Five injured in Spring Lake Township two-vehicle crash
November 25, 2010 All The Rest
The crash happened about 7:30 p.m. in the 18000 block of 174th Avenue, near Hickory Street.
No injuries reported in five-vehicle crash in Grand Haven Township [Update]
November 22, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
No one was injured Monday morning when five vehicles, including a semi-truck, collided on U.S. 31 near Ferris Street, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department.
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Spring Lake Library to host weatherization workshop
November 14, 2010 All The Rest
The Ottawa County Community Action Agency will provide a licensed contractor, who will teach simple, practical tips to reduce home energy needs and expenses.
Warrant issued for Spring Lake woman involved in fatal Dalton Township crash
November 10, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon Courts & Crime
As of late Wednesday, Wahmhoff was not yet lodged at the Muskegon County Jail and had not been arraigned, according to prosecutors.
Shipwreck hunter to tell tale of “treasure ship” shipwreck at Spring Lake library
Rumored to have carried gold, whiskey and brandy, the Westmoreland was sought by shipwreck hunters since its sinking in 1854.
Authorities say driver in Friday fatal crash has history of drunk driving
Chronicle/Jeffrey BallA 2000 Saturn crashed in the median of U.S. 31 near Russell Road about 4:40 p.m. last Friday killing the passenger and critically injuring the driver, police said. The two women in the vehicle were from Spring Lake.DALTON TOWNSHIP…
Authorities say Spring Lake woman was driving drunk when she crashed on U.S. 31 in Dalton Township, killing her passenger
Authorities said a Spring Lake woman was so drunk when she lost control of the vehicle she was driving Friday, causing a fatal rollover crash on northbound U.S. 31 in Dalton Township, that she told police she thought she was in Grand Haven at the time of the accident.
New housing starts in Muskegon area edging up
October 27, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
Local new home construction has bottomed out and is beginning to rebound. New houses are under construction in Muskegon and northwest Ottawa counties.
