Last week, we began approaching the upcoming 4th of July holiday with some thoughts Jodi has on helping your pet cope with the loud noises that pop up at this time of the year.  Like most of her advice, it all begins with positive reinforcement, not being an alarmist yourself and preparing your pet in advance when there's any kind of loud noise that it's not a threat to them.  Practical, simple and pretty easy to implement.  

The Summer of coming back to life is coming on stronger.  If your cup hasn't been filled just yet with the absoultely staggering amount of activity in Muskegon or maybe the offerings have not quite hit what pleases your palate when it comes to what to do, well maybe Wednesday nights at Heritage Landing will be what gets you out and about and enjoying the sounds of the West Michigan Concert Winds as the prepare for their month of FREE shows at Heritage Landing.

A World Record was attempted today at the Muskegon Heights High School Pool!  Yes, there were a few other locations around the planet for this to be taking place too, because when you are out to set a World Record, participation is key...and if it involves something that pretty much everyone around a coastal town should know....well, it's time to bring in the big guns...and Holly Alway is the biggest when it comes to injury prevention and safety at Trinity Health in Muskegon!

We are very fortunate to have an active and healthy amateur radio council in Muskegon.  To some, amateur radio is a hobbyist activity that they enjoy seeing who they can connect with and how far the signals they can receive.  It's a fun way to keep an ear to the world too for weather alerts and staying in touch with friends.  There's a very key piece here however that can't be ignored in the world we live in today.  The members of this club are federally licensed radio operators.  Still scratching your head?  Modern communication relies so heavily on the internet that we are crippled without it.  Think of the amount of communication you do daily over the web.  Just the normal stuff.  Now, imagine the unthinkable and it's all gone.  Might have your attention now?

We introduced you to Sei Bella Tattoo and Spirit 33 about a year ago.  The idea of a tattoo shop that was run by women and kind of broke every stereotype possible when it comes to what's expected in the "traditional tattoo" setting.  Something resonates too, they are generally booked out months in advance for any of their incredible work and the atmosphere in the shop is one of fun, creativity and safe.  It's really a great place for some ink and if you are into the connections with crystals and meditation and mindfulness, Spirit 33 offers that as well.  Let's add in a pretty healthy dose of community support now too.

Muskegon Heights is a town in Muskegon County, Michigan. For decades, the town is often portrayed negatively by many with unfair stereotype of its community members. This is their take on their stories in their own words. Tiger Pride - Continuing The Legacy, a 2022 documentary film about Muskegon Heights, watch the full movie here.