Muskegon County

Partnerships help students with disabilities prepare for careers while building confidence and independence

Disability Network West Michigan partners with schools and colleges to remove barriers and help students progress toward employment and independent living.

August things to do: Lots of music, air and ski shows, farm fun, a fancy dinner, and a lunar eclipse

The dog days of summer are at our door, but that hasn’t diminished the number and variety of activities available this month. We’re still going out and finding fun — for the family and for friends.

Three lessons small businesses should know about today’s digital world

In her Shore Story, Ravenna resident and business consultant Brittany Meyers shares lessons about websites, technology, and systems that help businesses stay competitive.

July ADA Celebration brings advocacy, resources, inclusion to Muskegon County communities

The free July 21 event celebrating the ADA's anniversary connects residents with disability resources, assistive technology, voter information, and advocacy organizations.

July things to do: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday, LAUP Fiesta, Coast Guard Fest, county fairs

Several communities are hosting Fourth of July celebrations, and some discussions on the history of the U.S. In addition to movies, garden tours, car shows, bike rides, and fishing events, there are lots of music shows, including one featuring the ’80s pop star Tiffany.

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.

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