Staff 10/27/26 Staff 10/27/26

Nearly century-old Muskegon manufacturer sold to Wisconsin company

For nearly a century, the company has manufactured standard and custom precast concrete products.

Staff 9/29/26 Staff 9/29/26

Pottery business celebrates Polish Heritage Month

The business works directly with artists and factories in Poland to bring handcrafted Polish pottery and other Polish products to customers throughout the Midwest.

Staff 9/22/26 Staff 9/22/26

Manufacturing leader joins regional industry talent council

She brings more than 11 years of human resources and workforce development experience in automotive manufacturing to the regional advanced manufacturing collaborative.

Staff 9/16/26 Staff 9/16/26

New career training option available for Muskegon Area Promise students

Under the partnership, graduates of eligible Muskegon-area high schools — as well as qualifying homeschool graduates — can direct their Promise Scholarship toward Ross's career training programs.

Staff 9/14/26 Staff 9/14/26

Partnership aims to improve response times at Silver Lake Sand Dunes

The goal of the Dune Extrication Plan is to shorten this time, getting the injured person assessed and transported more quickly to an emergency facility for care.

Staff 8/25/26 Staff 8/25/26

Lunch and learn series to address AI, culture, mental health, and more

Each panel is designed to provide employers with practical strategies and resources they can apply within their organizations.

Staff 7/14/26 Staff 7/14/26

Ice cream shops serve up a scoop of prevention this summer

To help break the ice, participating locations will offer a branded ice cream scoop, while supplies last.

Staff 6/1/26 Staff 6/1/26

Muskegon youth earns statewide recognition for commitment to personal goals

Muskegon County’s Iyanni Shyne was named one of two statewide JMG Youth of the Year honorees in Michigan.

Staff 4/30/26 Staff 4/30/26

Program that supports families during pregnancy and infancy expands

Families living in Rx Kids communities receive a one-time $1,500 payment during mid-pregnancy and $500 per month during infancy.

Staff 4/6/26 Staff 4/6/26

Vending machines offer free, life-saving narcan kits

Opioid overdoses are a national emergency, claiming more than 50,000 lives per year, with more than 2,000 occurring in the state of Michigan alone.

Staff 3/31/26 Staff 3/31/26

Nonprofit supplying meals to Muskegon school after paused food service

The nonprofit is committed to providing a nutritious midday meal to Muskegon Maritime Academy for the remainder of the school year.

Staff 3/4/26 Staff 3/4/26

Regional hiring events offer immediate career opportunities

Job seekers will have the opportunity to engage in on-site conversations, explore available openings across a range of industries, and, in some cases, participate in same-day interviews.

Staff 2/24/26 Staff 2/24/26

First-of-its-kind heart procedure performed in West Michigan network

The patient, an 81-year-old man, was at high risk for falls due to his age and other medical conditions.

Staff 2/13/26 Staff 2/13/26

Health system appoints new Chief Nursing Officers

The CNOs provide strategic leadership for nursing practice, professional development, workforce sustainability, and clinical excellence across each location.

Staff 2/9/26 Staff 2/9/26

Health system first in state with new incontinence implant

The health system successfully completed the state’s first implant of a device that helps treat urge urinary incontinence.

Staff 12/18/25 Staff 12/18/25

Funding rescinded for Muskegon State Park improvements, project on hold

The planned improvements included paving a deteriorating gravel parking lot, replacing temporary guest service tents with permanent facilities featuring accessible restrooms, and upgrading outdated electrical infrastructure.