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‘Your life is worth nothing:’ Husband confronts his wife’s killer at sentencing
MUSKEGON, MI – A man tried to shift blame onto his estranged ex-daughter-in-law who he shot and killed, claiming he never meant to “hurt nobody” during the confrontation. The Muskegon County judge, however, wasn’t buying what Phillip Ray Smith was saying and sentenced the convicted killer up...
Kent County man asks clerk to pick out Lottery ticket, ends up winning $500K jackpot
LANSING, MI -- A Kent County man who only plays the lottery occasionally won a $500,000 jackpot thanks to the intuition of the clerk who sold him the ticket. “I buy instant tickets one or two times a month, but I don’t usually play Cashword games,” said the 55-year-old winner who chose to remain anonymous. “I was at the store and had $10 in my pocket, so I asked the clerk to give me a $10 ticket, and he handed me this Luxury Cashword ticket.
WILD GETAWAY | Michigan State Police dash cam video shows suspect stealing vehicle
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Editor's note: In the first version of this story, 13 ON YOUR SIDE reported that a K9 was inside the patrol vehicle during the arrest. Michigan State Police said this is false. Footage from a state trooper's body camera and cruiser are revealing more details...
This Kent City convenience store just sold a $500,000 lottery ticket. Here's who won:
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A Kent County man who wasn't originally planning to buy a Luxury Cashword ticket is now $500,000 richer thanks to a store employee who picked out his ticket. The 55-year-old man, who chose to remain anonymous, won $500,000 playing the Luxury Cashword instant game. He...
Walkerville welcomes six new teachers
WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools’ six new teachers will meet students, parents and community members during a back-to-school open house Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 4-5 p.m. The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Tuesday, Sept. 3, which is a half day. The open house...
Sports complex focus of Sept. 3 meeting
SHELBY — Residents are invited to participate in a public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Shelby Township Hall, 204 N. Michigan Ave., to discuss the development of a new 40,000-square-foot sports complex at the new Shelby Township Community Park. The meeting will offer community members...
Burning Foot Beer Festival offers music and beer on the beach this Saturday
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Beach, beer and basking in the sunshine. That's what The Lakeshore Brewers Guild's Burning Foot Beer Festival has brought to Pere Marquette Beach for the last eight years. On Saturday, Aug. 24, festivalgoers can enjoy beer, art and music right on the shoreline of Lake Michigan...
Historic Italianate mansion recently relocated in Muskegon settles into new foundation
MUSKEGON, MI - The foundation is now being built for the historic Italianate mansion Muskegon residents gathered downtown a month ago to watch be relocated to a new location. The 155-year-old Nelson house was moved July 17 from its location at 1292 Jefferson St. to the city-owned lot at 382 W. Muskegon Ave. The mansion had been facing demolition before being acquired by the city of Muskegon.
Downtown Muskegon - The Corner - Be Ready for a Massive Mixed Use Venue Opening Soon
The Corner is becoming a multi purpose facility. There are suites available for smaller business, like Little Miss Green Thumb. That's Victoria Bernhardt, or as she's quick to point out, Tori. Tori began on Western Avenue as the Chalets. She wanted to continue in a little bigger space with year round access, so you'll now find her on the side of The Corner facing 3rd Street! Wonderful plants, succulents and more in her quaint and enjoyable shop. Across the building? Theresa Bernhardt is a Reiki Practitioner as well as a healer with holistic oils and plants. Her practice, Heal From Within, began years ago and her specialties can result in surprising outcomes for those who she sees. Jacqui (Bernhardt) Robinson is no stranger to our publishing's. We met Jacqui when she was heading off to get her degree in theater, she's the Director of Theater at Muskegon Catholic and also runs Broadway Bootcamp which has been touring, but will now find a home at The Corner in Muskegon. Add in an interactive kids area that will focus on things that are practical play and learning. That's what's planned for the inside. Least we forget Alex Bernhardt. Alex did some time working in television production in Kalamazoo but hung up the camera and headphones to become the Operations Manager of The Stage at The Corner and to see what's coming by way of comedy, music, movies, speaking engagements and more, well, we'll link up the Facebook page below! There's already a comedy show set to happen!! Things are moving quick.
Get in the Halloween spirit with Michigan's Adventure's 'Tricks and Treats' beginning this September
MUSKEGON, Mich. — If you love spooky-themed adventure and can't wait until Halloween, one Michigan amusement park is kicking off the fall season next month. Michigan's Adventure is set to bring back it's annual "Tricks and Treats" on Saturdays and Sundays starting Sep. 14 and lasting through Oct. 13.
Mona Shores football preview: Sailors embracing road warrior mentality in 2024
NORTON SHORES, MI – If the Mona Shores football program makes a return trip to Ford Field for the first time in four seasons, the team bus might need a new set of tires come November. The Sailors will be well-traveled this season with only three guaranteed home games...
Move-in week closes with Pew Grand Rapids Campus
GVSU wrapped up its move-in week Aug. 23 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. After four days of organized chaos on the Allendale campus, there was something markedly different about move-in downtown. There were no chutes for cars to go down, no chalk on the windshield and no direction checkpoints....
West Michigan Conference Football Preview 2024: Hart Pirates Season Outlook
The tide is turning in Hart, and the Pirates are ready to embark on a thrilling voyage. Under the guidance of fourth-year coach Joe Tanis, this year’s squad is poised to make a splash and leave their mark on the season, even as they navigate the challenges of a new era.
Eli Puls wins another match at No. 3 singles, this time against Sparta, for the Fruitport boys tennis team
Improvement is coming incrementally for the Fruitport boys tennis team in the opening days of the season. The Trojans, who struggled with a very young team last year, has had a victory in each of their first three outings this season. On Thursday it came from Eli Puls, who dominated...
Tricks and Treats will return to Michigan's Adventure this fall
MUSKEGON, Mich. –Little goblins and grown-up ghouls are invited to step into a larger-than-life spooky Halloween adventure this fall!. Michigan’s Adventure amusement park is excited to announce the return of Tricks and Treats, an exciting fall event offering fun for the whole family. The fun will run Saturdays...
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