🌱 How serious were Muskegon County’s crashes despite falling road deaths?
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In today's newsletter:
- How serious were Muskegon County’s crashes despite falling road deaths?
- How Muskegon County’s road crew just earned statewide winter kudos
- Police seek tips after deadly shooting and crash in Muskegon Heights
Also on today's calendar: Princess Party and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 49, low: 35.
- Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Road deaths fall nationally, but local toll remains significant (shorelinemedia.net) — Muskegon County saw 4,640 crashes and 21 traffic deaths in 2024, the highest totals among five nearby counties, even as road fatalities declined statewide and nationally. The report breaks down local crash, injury, and death numbers and notes experts say more enforcement, infrastructure upgrades, and safer vehicles are still needed to reduce the toll. 
2. Muskegon County Road Commission wins award for making winter operations easier to understand (mlive.com) — Muskegon County drivers can take pride that the county road commission just earned a statewide IMPRESS Award for its clear communication about winter plowing and safety. The “Winter Operations and Safety Education Series” helped residents understand snow-removal priorities, storm expectations, and safe driving, reducing confusion and building trust during severe weather across Muskegon County.
3. Driver Fatally Shot, Crashes Into Building in Muskegon Heights Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (iheart.com) — A 32-year-old man was shot while driving on Jarman Street in Muskegon Heights Tuesday night and later died after crashing into a nearby building. Muskegon Heights Police, Michigan State Police, and the Muskegon Major Case Initiative Task Force are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact local detectives or Silent Observer as they work to identify suspects and the victim.
4. With Greater Muskegon community hurting, Lady Reds' championship run ‘changes the narrative' (legalnews.com) — Muskegon’s girls basketball team just delivered the city’s first-ever girls state title, offering a bright spot amid recent gun violence concerns in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights. Led by coach Bernard Loudermill and standout senior Mariah Sain, the Lady Reds’ gritty comeback win has united fans across Muskegon County and given residents a shared, hopeful narrative.
5. What Makes West Michigan's Scenic Road Trips So Special? (wgrd.com) — Muskegon gets a prime spotlight in this West Michigan road-trip guide, with its museums, art, history, and lakeshore adventures pitched as a must-stop destination. The piece also highlights nearby favorites like Holland, Grand Haven, and Silver Lake Sand Dunes, encouraging readers to hit the back roads and rediscover regional attractions as warmer weather returns.
📸 Around Muskegon
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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3D Design and Print
Muskegon Area District Library North Muskegon Branch, 1522 Ruddiman Dr, North Muskegon
6:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
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Other local events
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April Saturdays: Can You Defy Gravity?
Muskegon Museum of History and Science , 430 W. Clay Ave , Muskegon
1:00 pm -
The Muskegon Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Walking Tour
Muskegon Museum of History and Science , 430 W. Clay Ave , Muskegon
4:30 pm -
Ignite Fire: Muskegon County | Topic: Indoor Accessible Gardening
United Way of the Lakeshore: Red Room , 31 E Clay Ave , Muskegon
5:30 pm -
Little Learners Play & Learn
Muskegon Museum of History and Science , 430 W. Clay Ave , Muskegon
10:00 am -
Princess Party
Greater Muskegon Woman's Club , 280 W Webster Ave , Muskegon
2:00 pm -
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Muskegon Lunch & Learn
316 W Webster Ave , Muskegon
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Sunday May 3
Tuesday May 5
📣 Muskegon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Earth Day Art Party
Muskegon Area District Library Norton Shores Branch , 705 Seminole Rd , Norton Shores
3:30 pm -
Barrel Of Laughs Comedy Night: Season Finale
Wonderland Distilling Co , 1989 Lakeshore Dr Suite B , Muskegon
8:00 pm -
Grass Head Buddies
Muskegon Area District Library North Muskegon Branch , 1522 Ruddiman Dr , North Muskegon
6:00 pm -
City Council Meeting
City of Roosevelt Park , 900 Oak Ridge Rd , Muskegon
6:15 pm -
Orchard View Adult Education
Muskegon Area District Library Muskegon Heights Branch , 2808 Sanford St , Muskegon Heights
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The ditch (Saxe Drain) if full of 4-6" Catfish and minnows.
Ditch is usually dry. Is there a fish farm that they may have escaped? Most are still alive. (Nextdoor Dalton-whitehall) - Need help with Subpump ASAP
It was working until about an hour ago now there is about 2 inches of water in my basement. I have cash 2317699930 (Nextdoor Sheridan)
- Chilli's posted a job opening for Janitor - Norton Shores Chili's - No Experience Required in Muskegon. Apply here.
- Soliant Health posted a job opening for Licensed Elementary School Speech Pathology | Muskegon, Michigan in Muskegon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muskegon here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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