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1. Suicide Remembrance Month to conclude with candlelight vigil at MCC (muskegontribune.com) — Muskegon Community College will host a free community candlelight vigil Wednesday evening to honor those lost to suicide and support anyone facing mental health struggles. The event, organized with the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Muskegon County, also highlights on-campus counseling and 24/7 virtual support options available to MCC students seeking confidential help.
2. Public invited to learn about data centers at Muskegon County meeting (mlive.com) — Muskegon County residents can attend a public work session Tuesday, Sept. 29, to learn how data centers might affect local communities before any proposals arrive. County commissioners will hear expert presentations at the Marquette Campus board room, aiming to build shared understanding for future decisions that could impact local infrastructure, economy, and neighborhoods.
3. Muskegon-area high school football schedules and standings heading into Week 6 (mlive.com) — Muskegon-area football fans can look ahead to a full slate of Week 6 high school matchups, including key games featuring Muskegon, Mona Shores, North Muskegon, and other nearby programs. The roundup also recaps Week 5 scores and conference standings so you can see how local teams are shaping up for the stretch run.
4. Michigan AG, cyberbullying advocate unite at Grand Haven town hall to push for new laws (fox17online.com) — A Grand Haven town hall on cyberbullying brought together Michigan's attorney general, a Muskegon chief trial attorney, and a Muskegon-based mental health practitioner to spotlight legal gaps and emotional harm tied to online abuse. Panelists urged stronger state or federal laws, more parental oversight of kids' devices, and practical steps like filing police reports or seeking personal protection orders when harassment escalates.
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