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Muskegon Red Cross prepares for Hurricane

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 5:32pm

(WZZM)- The West Michigan Red Cross is on its way to the east coast in preparation for Hurricane Irene.  Two local disaster workers are taking the Red Cross emergency response vehicle from Muskegon to Richmond, Virginia.

One worker we spoke with said he is more than happy to help.

"It's the most gratifying experience in the world.  It's an opportunity to give back.  You see the unfortunate circumstances of a number of people are.  If you can put a smile back on their face, that makes it all worthwhile," said Ken Sandy.

The Red Cross workers will  go to a staging area and be in position to serve meals to those affected by Hurricane Irene.

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Big Reds seek payback in opener

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 3:06pm

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM)- The Muskegon Big Reds opened the Shane Fairfield coaching era last year with a disappointing 23-20 loss to Macomb Dakota. They want to make sure the 2011 season starts with a win.

"It's going to feel great to get our payback," said senior offensive tackle Ramale Roundtree. "This is just a chapter that needs to be closed," said fellow senior Juwan Lewis. "Let's just play football, let's have a great game, and may the best team win."

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Hot Rod Power Tour coming back in 2012

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 11:35am

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) - Hot Rod Magazines' Power Tour plans to refuel in Muskegon again next summer.

The tour requested the return visit to Muskegon for Sunday, June 3rd. City leaders have already voted to support the event which is expected to be held in the same part of downtown.

Next summer the tour starts in Detroit on June 2nd. The Muskegon and Detroit dates are the only stops confirmed at this time.

Tourism leaders estimate the event drew 20,000 people and created an estimated economic impact of $1 million.

A Muskegon car club secured local sponsors and held fundraisers to cover fees associated with securing the event. They are expected to do the same next summer.

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Part-time officer sentenced for DUI

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 10:39am

(WZZM) - A Muskegon County woman who worked as a part-time police officer has been sentenced for crashing her SUV into a home while intoxicated.

Jacqueline Cota, 28, worked part-time for the North Muskegon and Roosevelt Park police department. Tuesday she pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. She was sentenced to one-year of probation and ordered to pay fines. If she violates terms of probation she could serve time in jail.

Cota was off-duty on June 28th when she ran a stop sign and drove her vehicle into a home on 8th Avenue in Georgetown Township.

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Reconstruction of Getty between Laketon & Evanston

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer
Monday, August 22nd, 2011, 3:33pm
Reconstruction of Getty between Laketon & Evanston

From: http://www.muskegon-mi.gov

The reconstruction of Getty between Laketon & Evanston is scheduled to begin Monday the 22nd of August which will result in the closure of the westerly half of Getty.

During this phase of construction, south bound traffic will be detoured using Apple to Creston to Laketon with north bound traffic reduced to one lane.

For the next 8-weeks or so, you will not be able to drive south on Getty from Evanston to Laketon but will be able to drive from Laketon to Evanston.

Your patience and cooperation is very much appreciated.

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Raising consciousness at Muskegon Heights rally

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Saturday, August 20th, 2011, 11:50am

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WZZM)- For a third year, community members in Muskegon Heights are being asked to raise their consciousness of issues impacting the black community.

Organizer, Naeink stopped by the WZZM 13 Weekend Morning News to share details of the Black Unity Rally that starts at Noon at Rowan Park in Muskegon Heights on Sunday.

It starts at Noon and runs until 6 p.m. at the park located at 113 E. Broadway.

Click HERE for more information.

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National Guard troops to return home to Montague

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Friday, August 19th, 2011, 9:32pm

MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. (WZZM)- The Muskegon County community will soon welcome home a group of National Guard troops deployed in Iraq in Kawait.  The 1436th Engineering Company is expected to return to West Michigan by the end of the month.

The Montague based group left in September.  The soldiers guarded convoys.  So far, only one of the 119 members has been injured during this tour of duty.

A homecoming ceremony for the 1436th will take place at Montague High School.  However, organizers say they won't have all of the details until they know exactly when the group is returning home.

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