Community Corner

🌱 How you can join MCC’s suicide remembrance vigil this Wednesday night

Make time for Preserved! on the Muskegon Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Muskegon! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

Hosting an event in Muskegon? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can join MCC's suicide remembrance vigil this Wednesday night
  • What will Muskegon County leaders learn about data centers Tuesday afternoon?
  • Which Muskegon-area teams face must-win games in Week 6?

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 68, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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.
   

📸 Around Muskegon

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Muskegon

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 2
  • Preserved! →
    LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • Preserved! →
    LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
    11:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Muskegon Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I visited Barnes & Noble today, and I was reminded how much I love this place.
    There were so many books, magazines, and gifts to browse, plus a coffee shop where you can sit and read or catch up with friends. I felt so content… (Nextdoor Fenner Glen)
  • Compared to a beautiful appearance, I am more easily attracted to a person's thoughts.
    I like people who have their own opinions, a sense of humor, are willing to learn new things, and are also willing to listen attentively. A good… (Nextdoor East Giles/Holton Road)
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Special Education Teacher (SPED) in Muskegon. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Muskegon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muskegon here.

Ok Muskegon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Muskegon