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.
Michigan State Supreme Court reinstates lawsuit aimed at protecting low-income defendants
December 3, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon Courts & Crime
The potentially landmark case seeks to force the state to provide more money, oversight and training for court-appointed public defenders in Muskegon and other counties.
Lake-effect snow blankets Muskegon area
The National Weather Service expected three to five inches of snow by midnight Wednesday in the Muskegon area.
‘Quiet’ battle being waged against HIV/AIDS
December 1, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
Every year on Dec. 1, designated as World AIDS Day in 1988, people gathered at candlelight services and in prayer vigils — including Muskegon — to mourn the dead and remember the dying.
West Michigan military recruiters flooded with applicants
November 28, 2010 All The Rest
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Moore, who works in a Muskegon recruiting office, said all branches have seen “a huge influx” of applicants.
Late owls beat early birds to some Black Friday bargains
November 27, 2010 All The Rest
In a bid to grab shoppers earlier on the traditional start to the holiday shopping season, a number of stores, including Old Navy, Toys R Us and Sears, opened on Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday.
Are you a rabid Black Friday shopper? The Muskegon Chronicle would like to talk with you
November 17, 2010 All The Rest
Is Black Friday — the day-after-Thanksgiving, take-no-prisoners shopping day — a big deal to you and your family?Do you and your friends or family plan your early-morning hunt for “doorbuster” bargains like a military operation?If you’re a rabid Black Friday…
Newsmaker: Norton Shores Police Lt. Jon Gale on hunter safety
November 15, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
Editor’s note: Today is opening day of firearm deer season in Michigan. Norton Shores Police Lt. Jon Gale sat down with a Chronicle reporter to discuss the importance of hunter safety and how it has changed the sport for…
Michigan D.O.T. offers travel safety tips during firearm season
November 13, 2010 All The Rest
Deer are on the move this time of year, especially between the hours of sunset and sunrise, further increasing the possibility of a deer-related crash.
Muskegon-area businesses offer discounts, complimentary services to veterans
November 10, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
Muskegon-area businesses believe that money talks, and it’s particularly good at saying, “Thank you.” Local restaurants and inns offered free meals and stays for veterans Wednesday and will again Thursday in honor of Veterans Day.
