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The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant.

Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews

Muskegon is participating in the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program and will serve as home to the Pixie and BeBot drones, made possible thanks to a $1 million donation from retailer Meijer.

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Muskegon County Airport (MKG) will offer 36 nonstop, round-trip flights per week to Chicago O’Hare International Airport through Southern Airways Express starting Oct. 1. (Nenyedi/WikiMedia Commons)
More flights to Chicago coming to Muskegon County Airport

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) will offer 36 nonstop, round-trip flights per week to Chicago O’Hare International Airport through Southern Airways Express starting Oct. 1.

Families could experience small aircraft flight during the WMRA/Wings of Mercy Aviation Day, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.
Aviation Day brings community to West Michigan Regional Airport

Aviation Day featured the annual Wings of Mercy’s annual Runway 5K and fly-in CareAffaire pancake breakfast, as well as food trucks, flight experiences, and other family activities.

This year marks the Grand Haven Musical Fountain’s 60th anniversary. The milestone will include a new set of water features debuting on Aug. 27.
Grand Haven Musical Fountain celebrates 60th anniversary

This year marks the fountain’s 60th anniversary. The milestone will include a new set of water features debuting on Aug. 27. Stories reflecting each of its six decades will unfold.

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar performed with the Holland Symphony Orchestra in 2021 as part of the symphony's free community concert. It was the impetus behind a new drive to include diverse cultures in next year's community concert.
HSO seeks diverse music groups for Music Unites Us concert

Most orchestral music is strictly European. The Holland Symphony Orchestra is looking for groups to help change that. Deadline for submissions is Aug. 31.

The MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative, which began in 2018, is a project of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and is responsible for the commissioning and development of 10 monumental works of public art in the Muskegon area.
MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city

The latest public art project, One Drop, honors the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce and is about “how individual efforts when combined become major triumphs.”

Volta Rally campers gather for Jason Walsmith Concert.
Volta Rally brings fans of clean energy RV, #vanlife travel together

Volta Power Systems has created a green power solution that lets RV and van campers go off the grid so they can stay anywhere.

Several cruise ships are again docking in Muskegon: the Pearl Seas vessel Pearl Mist, the American Queen Voyages’ Ocean Navigator, and Ponant Lines’ Le Bellot and Le Dumont D'Urville
Smooth sailing for cruise ships in Muskegon after 2-year hiatus

Muskegon is a port of call for four cruise ships, which use the Heritage Landing Cruise Ship Dock in downtown Muskegon. While it’s been a few years since the cruises were able to sail the Great Lakes, so far it’s been a successful summer.

View of Broadway Avenue in Muskegon Heights after the renovation of the Strand Theater property and Rowan Park.
Muskegon Heights park could be anchor for community with prosperity grant

The "Reaching NEW Muskegon Heights" project will include a splash pad, restrooms, fountain, and a promenade.

In Holland, we point with pride to the Tower Clock and several downtown buildings.
Treasuring the legacy of artisans in Holland and beyond

Dale Wyngarden, who for decades guided Holland’s development, takes a look at the structures that are standing the test of time.   

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