Norton Shores News

Five occupants of a home at 427 Oak escaped without injury after flames engulfed the structure Wednesday morning.

World War II veteran Otto Hopma, 90, and his wife, Grayce Hopma, 89, of North Muskegon shade their eyes with American flags at the celebration ceremony for Muskegon's Veterans Memorial Park's 75th anniversary.

Norton Shores' new mayor-elect, who ran as the "change" candidate in Tuesday's election, will be joining a city council with some longtime veterans, overseeing a city hall filled with experienced department heads and leading meetings as the city's first mayor who didn't previously serve on the council.

Norton Shores officials are accepting letters of interest and resumes from potential candidates interested in filling a vacant Ward 2 city council seat.

By day, she was a third-grade teacher. H. Almeda Boulton taught at Marquette Elementary School for 35 years.

Mike Bergey is pictured in the eerie light of his Halloween display in front of his Fruitport Township home, which includes a hearse and graveyard.

The political outsider who spoke about change will take over as Norton Shores' new mayor.

After some additional investigation, Norton Shores officials are ready to lower the city's film permit fee to more closely resemble what is charged by other municipalities in Michigan.

Muskegon Mayor Steve Warmington will lead the 2009 class of municipal leaders in the Muskegon area that will face daunting, unprecedented budget difficulties.

Jody Kyser holds her daughter Chloe, who had a chromosomal disorder, Trisomy 18.

About a half-dozen vehicles in Norton Shores were entered by thieves this week, and authorities say the suspect or suspects are mainly targeting electronics.

Editor's note : Daniel R. Shaw is chief of police for the city of Norton Shores.

Norton Shores voters will have plenty to choose from Nov. 3 as eight candidates are running for four city council seats.

Roosevelt Park currently has a fire services contract with Norton Shores, but the city of Muskegon is offering a fire services contract and long-term water contract.

Johnson Technology, a jet-engine parts maker, have received a tax incentive from Norton Shores officials that company officials hope will help them acquire a new manufacturing line and create 51 jobs.

More than 200 Muskegon-area people raised more than $19,000 to combat Alzheimer's Disease in the local Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk.

The three candidates for Muskegon City Commission are seeking two, four-year terms that likely will be characterized by shrinking budgets.

Developers of a proposed assisted-living complex near the Muskegon County Airport are seeking final approval from Norton Shores officials Tuesday.

Editor's note : As Michigan gears up for rifle season, Norton Shores Police Sgt.

Despite a poor summer tourist season caused by bad weather and an even worse economy, Muskegon County's hotels have survived the past year.