Muskegon County

How mentorship helps one man build stability despite setbacks 

A long-term mentoring relationship shows how accountability, honesty, and persistence can support progress, even as challenges and setbacks continue along the way.

Chobani expansion gains approval, bringing jobs and growth to Muskegon

State approval advances Chobani’s $567 million expansion, expected to create hundreds of jobs and boost dairy production in Muskegon County.

She left Muskegon for a global career. Now she’s back to lead the family business

Talia Tyler returns to Muskegon to help lead Tyler Sales Co., her family’s fourth-generation beer distributorship, after building experience with Anheuser-Busch.

West Michigan author John Wemlinger draws inspiration from Lake Michigan shoreline

27-year Army veteran John Wemlinger draws on military experience, Lake Michigan locales for his award-winning novels, which connect with readers through familiar landscapes and free online previews.

April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers

Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.

“Grateful for what I can do today”: Teen athlete shares story

In her Shore Story, Muskegon teen athlete Grace Offman writes about living with a rare disease, saying it taught her to be “grateful for what I can do today.”

West Michigan schools respond as families face “new hunger cliff”

As the new ‘hunger cliff’ approaches, schools and nonprofits are working together to help families facing rising hunger and uncertain food assistance.

Christina Fecher
Muskegon author’s longtime dream comes true with published children’s book

After a decade of determination, Christina Fecher celebrates her debut children’s book, Santa’s Summer Vacation in Michigan, and inspires others to pursue long-held creative dreams.

March things to do: St. Patrick’s Day events, youth concerts and art, and tapping sugar maple trees

In addition to usual suspects — music, movies, art, history, and crafts — don’t miss the business expo, home show, garden classes, blood drive, StoryWalk, egg hunts, and more in this month’s calendar.

February things to do: Theater, ballet, music, ice carving, Valentine’s events, dancing, and nature

It’s Black History Month, and the month of Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. There’s plenty to keep you busy — indoors or out — from library crafts and “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet to a daddy-daughter dance and a Mardi Gras pub crawl.

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