FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP -- AT&T is bringing its television, Internet and telephone service to Fruitport Township. The company's entrance into the market is expected to create an additional option, joining the current field of Comcast and satellite TV providers. It is unclear when and how the service will be delivered to the township. The township board approved the franchise fee agreement... Full story »

An agreement will be discussed and voted on at Monday's Fruitport Township meeting. Full story »

FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP — Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the tribal government of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians announced Friday that an agreement has been reached that is a major step toward a proposed casino in Fruitport Township. Two amendments to the tribe’s current gambling compact have been agreed on, allowing the tribe to move forward with the process of... Full story »

FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP — Sternberg Road between Carr and Cooley roads is open again after the Muskegon County Road Commission replaced a culvert that had failed last week. The failure, which happened after a heavy rain, allowed the creek that ran through it to flood and wash out a portion of the road. While road commission officials had originally thought the... Full story »

FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP — The Muskegon County Road Commission has closed Sternberg Road between Carr and Cooley roads after a culvert failed. Laurie Peterson, the road commission maintenance superintendent, said the half-mile stretch of road in Fruitport Township could be closed for up to two weeks. She said the commission has the replacement culvert in stock, but needs a crane... Full story »

The decision to notify owners of property value decreases is up to individual communities. Full story »

High waves causing a hazard. Full story »

MUSKEGON — A 34-year-old Fruitport Township man — already charged with inappropriately touching a 10-year-old girl in 2008 — has seen the past come back to haunt him. While investigating that case, authorities found that the same man — Mark Edward McAllister, 34, of 3851 Hazelwood, Apt. 1 — was suspected in a similar case from 1998. Their detective work... Full story »

The $8.6 million bond proposal easily passed 1,524 to 862. Full story »

The measure would include funding a new roof on the middle school and update restrooms. Full story »

FRUITPORT — Fruitport Community Schools’ upcoming bond election will be the focus of several community forums next week. District officials will be on hand to describe the scope of the work they would complete if voters on Feb. 23 approve the $8.6 million proposal. They also will explain the funding mechanism, which doesn’t require a millage increase but does delay... Full story »

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by Feb. 23 and be U.S. citizens. Full story »

MUSKEGON COUNTY — A new water rate increase for the new year is bringing a new legal battle involving three local municipalities. Norton Shores and Fruitport Township officials have directed their shared, contracted attorney to file another lawsuit against Muskegon Heights concerning a wholesale water rate increase, which was  effective Jan. 1. Special legal counsel Jim Rose, a Montague attorney... Full story »

Free days for disposing of trash and yard waste have gone away in the township, and officials are pointing fingers at who's to blame. Full story »

FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP — Officials with Fruitport Township, Muskegon County and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians have agreed to establish escrow accounts to help pay for preliminary expenses for a proposed casino. The agreement calls for escrow accounts up to $50,000 for Fruitport Township and $30,000 for Muskegon County. The money in the accounts, paid by the tribe, is... Full story »