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Uniting the deaf and hard of hearing community

Submitted by Stacia Kalinoski, Multimedia Journalist
Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 7:13pm

BYRON CENTER, Mich. (WZZM) -- Advocates for the deaf and hard of hearing community say services have been cut deeply in Michigan in the last three years, making it ever more important for them to support each other.

They did that at the 18th Annual Silent Celebration in Byron Center Saturday. An estimated 250 people from across the state gathered for a picnic and games. Participants say this is one of the only events in Michigan, so many make the trip.

"There's a lot of businesses, institutions, companies that don't provide communication for deaf and hard of hearing individuals so they're drastically underserved, just socially even," said Beverly Chesebro, a long-time event participant and active member in the deaf community.

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Vintage RV Campout this weekend at Hoffmaster

Submitted by Chris Zoladz, Multi-Media Producer, WZZM 13
Friday, June 7th, 2013, 9:31pm

NORTON SHORES, Mich. (WZZM) -- Shastas, Airstreams, Scotties, and Mallards. All kinds of old RVs will fill P.J. Hoffmaster State Park this weekend.

It's the second annual Vintage RV Campout. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is an open house.

To attend you must have a Michigan State Park Recreational Passport or purchase a day pass to the park.

The owners of 80 RVs are participating this year. Some owners even allow gawkers to take a look inside their old RVs.

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Plans for Pere Marquette park may expand

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Friday, June 7th, 2013, 1:29pm

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) - The Harris Hospitality Group will meet with Muskegon city commissioners next week in hope of expanding its development plans for Pere Marquette city park.

Harris Hospitality will ask city leaders for permission to allow development on more-land surrounding the defunct C.J.'s on the Beach. Harris wants to build a beach bar, restaurant, frozen yogurt shop, banquet facility, and have space to rent bikes and beach equipment.

The cost of the development could cost $1.5 million.

Next Tuesday they will present their plans at the city commission meeting. The company would like its development open for the summer of 2014.

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Fruitport Eagle Riders host Hospice Run June 8

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Friday, June 7th, 2013, 7:00am
Fruitport Eagle Riders host Hospice Run June 8

MUSKEGON, Mich.-- Rain or shine,  the Fruitport Eagle Riders welcome all bikers to this year's Hospice Run, which includes the ride, dinner, music, auction and prizes.

The event will take place Saturday, June 8.  Admission is $10 per person.  Registration runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hot Rod Harley-Davidson, located at 149 Shoreline Drive in Muskegon.

This adventure is a self-guided poker run with stops along the way. Directions will be available at registration. This ride will end at the Fruitport Eagles on Heights Ravenna and Dangl Roads in Cloverville. The last bike should be in by 4 p.m. for a great dinner and auction fun.

Those who can’t make the run are welcome to join the auction/dinner. All proceeds will benefit Harbor Hospice.

For more information, call  (231) 206-5956 or (231) 206-7596 or visit http://www.hotrodhd.com/.

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Muskegon teen shot, police suspect drug activity

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Thursday, June 6th, 2013, 7:11pm

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) -- Police are investigating a shooting from early Thursday afternoon. It happened just after 1 p.m. in the area of Wood Street and Isabella Avenue.

The victim, a 16-year-old female from Muskegon, was hospitalized with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Police say someone brought her to the hospital in a private vehicle. Today was the last day of exams for Muskegon Public Schools

Authorities believe the shooting is related to drug activity. Anyone with information should call the Muskegon Police Department at (231) 724-6750 or Silent Observer at (231) 722-7463.

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Getty 4 Drive-in gets $250,000 upgrade

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Thursday, June 6th, 2013, 4:44pm

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) -- 80 years ago Thursday, the first drive-in theater opened in New Jersey with the film 'Wife Beware.' Today, there are fewer than 400 drive-in theaters still open in the U.S.

In Muskegon, The Getty 4 Drive-in is making a $250,000 investment to keep and attract new movie-goers. The first of four new digital projectors went into service this week during the showing of 'After Earth.' By Friday, all four screen will be on digital projectors.

The Getty 4 opened in 1948. To prepare for the brighter and clearer picture digital projectors, all four screens needed repairs and a fresh coat of white paint.

"Lots of people say the quality of the drive-in isn't like the theater, but I tell you with the new projectors now it is very close," said Getty 4 General Manager Kevin Sims.

The four old projectors that were used since the 1960s are heading for a metal salvage yard.

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Planned Parenthood offers free HIV testing as part of awareness campaign

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, June 6th, 2013, 2:30pm
Planned Parenthood offers free HIV testing as part of awareness campaign

Planned Parenthood of West and North Michigan (PPWNM) will offer free HIV testing at all of its health centers on Thursday, June 27, in honor of National HIV Testing Day.

PPWNM offers the Rapid HIV test by Alere, which involves a simple finger poke with test results in just 20 minutes.  Testing is confidential and by appointment.  Walk-ins will be accepted only if openings are available.

It is estimated that one out of five Americans living with HIV does not know it.  National HIV testing day is an opportunity for people nationwide to learn their HIV status and take control of their health and their lives.

Planned Parenthood of West and North Michigan has eight health centers in the area, including:

  • Lemmen Health Center (175 E. Adams St., Ionia)
  • Kalamazoo Health Center (4201 W Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo)
  • Muskegon Health Center (209 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon)
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