Our network

Donated Muskegon building to assist victims of domestic violence

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) - A Muskegon agency that cares for victims of domestic violence is celebrating the end of the year with a big donation.

Every Woman's Place now owns the former Parmenter O'Toole law office building on Apple Avenue.

The building has been for sale since 2006.  When it didn't sell the firm decided to donate it to Every Woman's Place.  

The agency operates a residential facility on Laketon Avenue.

It plans to move non-residential services from that building to the former law office in the new year.

Community Sponsors

Own your own home with Mario the Mortgage Man’s help
Quality Service in a Timely Manner
Your Design Specialists!
If you can dream it...we can build it!
Pediatric Services From Birth to 18 Years
Your "Better Choice" for fair trade goods.

Muskegon Civic Theater presents "Always... Patsy Cline"

Muskegon Civic Theater presents "Always... Patsy Cline"

From: http://www.muskegoncivictheatre.org

Black Box Theater Setting on the Frauenthal Stage, January 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30

This musical is based on the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife, Louise Seger. When Seger first heard Cline on the “Arthur Godfrey Show” in 1957, she immediately became an avid fan and constantly hounded the local disc jockey to play Cline’s records on the radio. In 1961, Cline went to Houston for a show, and by coincidence met Seger. The two women struck up a friendship that was to culminate in Cline’s spending the night at Seger’s house—a friendship that lasted until Patsy Cline’s untimely death in a plane crash in 1963. Over a pot of strong coffee, the two women chatted about their common concerns. When Cline finally left for Dallas, the two women exchanged addresses and telephone numbers.

UPDATE: Emergency crews investigate house fire in Muskegon Heights

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WZZM)- This Christmas Eve a family is displaced after flames burn through their home. The Muskegon Heights fire happened at 6:30 a.m. Friday on Maffett street near Oakwood.

Firefighters say the cause is likely clothes too close to a water heater. David Johnson contacted the WZZM 13 Information Center about the fire. H e lives behind the home and described the smoke as so thick it filled his living room.

Investigators say the homeowners and their grown son were living in the home and made it out safely. Fire crews say the family was caught off guard. When they arrived the resident was standing on the front lawn with a bath towel on.

The Red Cross put the William's family up in a hotel. The home was saved, but has extensive smoke damage. It could be months before the family can return.

Meijer Scholar Athlete Chris Zitka

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM)- WZZM and Meijer are pleased to recognize Orchard View High School senior Chris Zitka as our Meijer Scholar Athlete of the Week for the week of December 20th.

Chris is a three-sport athlete at Orchard View playing baseball, wrestling, and running cross country.  He maintains a 3.93 grade point average and is considering studying engineering in college.

Chris was also nominated for homecoming king this year and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Congratulations and keep up the good work Chris!

Community Sponsors

Your Design Specialists!
Pediatric Services From Birth to 18 Years
The Customer Always Comes First
Your "Better Choice" for fair trade goods.
Muskegons Oldest operating Professional Tattooing Establishment

Experts at stopping violence will visit Muskegon County

MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. (WZZM)- Muskegon County Commissioners will spend $1,700 to bring in national experts with experience fighting community violence.

On January 12th members of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, based in Washington, D.C., will visit Muskegon County.  The purpose of the visit will be to determine if the agency's programs will work in Muskegon County.

Last week a meeting in Muskegon Heights gathered community support for the effort.  The county is paying for the assessment with stimulus money it received in a grant to strengthen communities.

Muskegon Grants Coordinator Judy Kell said, "They train people in the neighborhoods, including youth to stop violence at that primal level.  And they bring everyone else together to support those efforts."

The county is also using some of the stimulus money to prevent cuts in law enforcement..

Discounts offered to car shoppers during the holidays

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM)- Car shoppers looking for the best time of the year to make a purchase may want to head to a dealership between now and New Year's Eve.

According to data obtained by TrueCar.com car sales in December average two percent less than sales during the other eleven months of the year.  The automotive web-site claims six of the 10 best days to buy fall between December 14th and New Year's Eve.

Car shoppers can find particularly good deals on Christmas Eve. The reason, according to Greg Pike New Vehicle Sales Manager at Betten in Muskegon, is automakers' willingness to offer incentives and rebates at the end of the year.  The discounts drive end of the year sales and clear space for 2011 model year inventory.

First day of winter brings fun to Muskegon Winter Sports Complex

MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. (WZZM)- The first three weeks of December have felt like winter, but the season didn't officially arrive until Tuesday.  For winter attractions like the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in North Muskegon the month has been nearly perfect.

According to Executive Director Jim Rudicil the cold temperatures and fairly consistent snowfall have allowed the park to fully open one week before Christmas.  The luge track, ice skating rinks, sledding hill, and cross country ski trails are expected to be full during the two weeks that sandwich the holiday.

According to Rudicil, the not for profit park can bring in a season's worth of revenues during the 14-days when local schools are out of session and families are looking for outdoor activities.