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Busy day of volleyball for Kent City, which finishes 1-1-3 at Reed City
REED CITY – — The Kent City volleyball team went 1-1-3 at the Reed City Invitational on Saturday. The Eagles tied Comstock Park (25-22, 24-26), Evart (21-25, 27-26) and Mason County Central (22-25, 25-11) in pool play. In bracket play, the Eagles earned a tight win in a...
Host Western Michigan Christian wins three of four volleyball matches at showdown event
The Western Michigan Christian volleyball team opened the season with a solid 3-1 finish at the Warrior Showdown on Saturday. The Warriors took down Whitehall (25-22, 25-15), North Muskegon (25-16, 25-19) and Covenant Christian (25-21, 25-9). The loss came in two close sets against Cass City (21-25, 20-25) who went on to win the tournament by defeating defending state champion Kalamazoo Christian.
Alone with prisoners, no time away: Michigan corrections officers say they need relief
LANSING, MI – On Aug. 8, a correctional officer inside Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility in Muskegon was attacked by a prisoner who targeted the officer while he was alone. The officer, being repeatedly punched and kicked by the prisoner, had to defend himself for several minutes until help...
Muskegon man who took plea deal in ex-daughter-in-law's shooting death sentenced
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The man accused of shooting and killing a Muskegon mother of four was sentenced on Friday. Phillip Smith will serve 16-170 years in prison for murder. He took a plea deal in April after being accused of shooting and killing 30-year-old Ashley Ridge in her driveway.
Muskegon football preview: Big Reds hungry to make history in 2024
MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon Big Reds football program knows a thing or two about winning. The historic West Michigan powerhouse has collected 900 wins dating back to 1895 and is coming off a thrilling comeback win over Warren De La Salle in last year’s Division 2 state championship game.
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
Grand Haven in gridlock over open council seat
GRAND HAVEN, MI - A meeting that was intended to end in the appointment of a new city council member instead ended without a decision and the four-person council stuck in gridlock. Following the resignation of Grand Haven City Councilman Ryan Cummins, five candidates interviewed for the open seat this...
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.
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.
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.
Driver seriously injured in rollover crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A driver suffered serious injuries Friday, Aug. 23, in a rollover crash in Grand Haven Township, Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said. The driver was pinned in her vehicle until she was freed by Grand Haven Township firefighters. If you purchase a product or register...
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