Employee says Sherman Street store would remain open. Full story »

As a longtime resident of Grand Haven’s North Shore, Jan Beukema has fought the growing number of rental units, seasonal homes and condominiums in her Lake Michigan view neighborhood. But the neighborhood located north of Grand Haven Channel may have a new battle on its hands after a proposal was unveiled this week calling for a for a 500-megawatt wind... Full story »

MUSKEGON — Two men were shot and suffered what appeared to be minor injuries Tuesday evening on a Muskegon street corner, in what one of the victims said was a drive-by shooting. HOW TO HELP Anyone with information about Tuesday evening’s shooting at Sixth Street and Merrill Avenue in Muskegon is asked to call Silent Observer at (231) 722-3524 or... Full story »

 When Kim Evans, 40, of Muskegon was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis six years ago, she said she went home, drew the curtains, locked the doors and withdrew from the outside world. “I didn’t want to be around anyone, just family,” she said.  With faith and the support of family and friends, Evans’ journey with multiple sclerosis has taken her from... Full story »

Vessel: Samuel de Champlain (tug)/Innovation (barge). Length: 544 feet. Destination: LaFarge slip, next to Heritage Landing. Cargo: Cement. Scheduled arrival: 9 p.m. Monday. Scheduled departure: 4 p.m. Tuesday. Points of interest: The articulated tug/barge is the pride of the Lafarge Great Lakes fleet, which is managed and operated by Andrie Inc. of Muskegon.  Full story »

MUSKEGON — McLaughlin Elementary School would be closed by Muskegon Public Schools next year under a cost-savings plan which also includes the closure — again — of the former Angell School. Closing McLaughlin and the Muskegon Community Education Center, formerly Angell, would save at least $1.25 million a year and consolidate students in buildings that are seeing fewer and... Full story »

Scandia Wind Offshore unveiled a $4 billion regionwide wind energy development plan Monday that seeks to attract a turbine manufacturer and thousands of jobs to West Michigan. • Community leaders show interest in expanded wind farm proposal • The Chronicle's coverage of the offshore wind farm proposal Full story »

MUSKEGON — Community leaders in the Muskegon area, including some from northern Ottawa County, and regional economic developers seem to be, at the very least, intrigued with exploring the possibility of commercial-sized wind turbines off the West Michigan shoreline. Some in attendance characterized the Monday morning meeting with local officials, including those representing various cities and Muskegon County, as producing... Full story »

Meetings, set for Monday, are not open to the public. Full story »

UPDATED: Man escapes fire uninjured MUSKEGON — Firefighters are battling a fire at a two-story single-family home in Muskegon, where it was reported that no one was inside the house. The fire at the home, located at 496 Abbey in Muskegon, was fully involved, authorities said. Thirty to 40 people from nearby homes were outside watching firefighters battle the blaze.... Full story »

MUSKEGON — A 42-year-old Muskegon man has been charged with armed robbery for allegedly stealing cash from a gas station early Thursday and implying he had a weapon. Jimmy Jay Harris, 1780 Dyson, was arraigned in Muskegon County’s 60th District Court Thursday on one count of armed robbery and one count of resisting and opposing a police officer. He also... Full story »

Baby was rushed to a Grand Rapids hospital. Full story »

Update 4:23 p.m.: Suspect in downtown Muskegon gas station robbery charged MUSKEGON — A 42-year-old Muskegon man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a gas station early Thursday and implying he had a weapon. The Shell gas station, 275 W. Muskegon, was robbed just before 3 a.m., said Muskegon Police Detective Sgt. Monica Shirey. A suspect was arrested shortly... Full story »

MUSKEGON — Marie E. Borgeson, a  former owner of Ryke’s Bakery and daughter of the longtime company’s founder, has died. Borgeson died Sunday at age 91. Ryke’s Bakery, 1788 Terrace, was opened by her father, John Ryke, during the Great Depression. To promote business, in the early days, Borgeson and her siblings delivered the business’ signature Dutch butter cookies to... Full story »

MUSKEGON — Muskegon City Commissioner Clara Shepherd Tuesday faced an allegation from fellow commissioners that she used her office for personal gain. Commissioners Larry Spataro and Steve Wisneski confronted Shepherd at Tuesday’s Muskegon City Commission meeting over complaints they’ve received from citizens on Shepherd’s alleged conduct Thursday at a Muskegon restaurant. The allegation is that Shepherd used her standing as... Full story »