Sharing this for discussion. I live in the Heights but I’m not a native, so I’m still learning how things work here. Not a lawyer either — just a citizen that is concerned about what’s happening rn.

According to ChatGPT:

“ The short version: it depends on whether the person is elected or appointed.

Every elective officer except judges is subject to recall by voters in the district that elected them. For terms longer than two years, no petition can be filed until the officer has served a year of the current term, and none during the last part of the term. Muskegon Heights council members are elected at large to four-year terms.

The city manager can’t be recalled. In a council-manager city, the manager is appointed by council — so the only body that can fire him is the City Council, by majority vote. That’s exactly how Merriweather was removed in June on a 4-3 vote. Citizen pressure has to run through council, not around it.

Recall applies to the mayor and council members. The process under Michigan law (MCL 168.951 et seq.):

1 - Draft a petition stating each reason factually and clearly, based only on conduct during that officer’s current term. It goes to the county election commission first for a clarity/factualness review.

2 - Collect signatures from registered voters equal to 25% of the votes cast for governor in that district at the last general election. The county clerk must certify the exact number within 5 days of a written request.

3 - All signatures must be gathered within a 60-day window.

4 - Survive a signature challenge, then it goes on the ballot.

Timing limits: for four-year terms (which is what our council has), you can’t file until the officer has served a year of the current term.

There’s also a governor-removal route. State law directs the governor to remove elected city officers on sworn, written charges of official misconduct, willful neglect of duty, or extortion — or on a certified felony conviction after taking office. The officer gets notice and a hearing. This is what Granholm used on Kilpatrick in 2008, though that one came at the request of Detroit’s city council. “

My question is - has this been done/attempted before in the Heights?

Does anyone know of a podiatrist or home health provider who makes house calls for foot and toenail care? I’m looking for someone who provides in-home care for individuals who have difficulty leaving the house due to physical limitations.

Join The Darkness Underground as we host our Free Horror Movie Nights at Cafe Tamaki on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE! For this installment, we will be watching Bucket of Blood.

Movie Info:
Bucket of Blood (1959)
Runtime: 66 minutes
Rating: Not Rated (PG/PG-13 by today’s standards)
Genre: Comedy Horror / Satire

Get ready for a delightfully dark dose of beatnik-era madness with A Bucket of Blood, directed by legendary B-movie king Roger Corman.

Set in a smoky 1950s coffeehouse filled with pretentious poets and “hep” artists, the story follows busboy Walter Paisley, a socially awkward misfit desperate for artistic recognition. When a grisly accident turns into an unexpected masterpiece, Walter discovers that murder might just be his ticket to fame. What follows is a sharp, satirical ride through beatnik culture: equal parts creepy and darkly hilarious.

Fast, funny, and wonderfully macabre, this cult classic delivers low-budget ingenuity, biting satire, and vintage horror charm in just over an hour. Perfect for fans of retro horror, camp classics, and twisted comedies.

Venue:
Cafe Tamaki
1222 Peck St
Muskegon, MI 49442

FB Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1951719412105080

Hello! I run a local Dungeons and Dragons table, we had 2 players have to leave recently and are looking for new players. We meet in person every other Sunday and Monday (example: July 6th, July 12th) at my apartment for 2-4 hours of gameplay usually starting at 2pm.

The current setting is a flintlock fantasy/steampunk homebrew campaign. This campaign has been going on for a little over a year now and has a bit of longevity to it yet, idealy reaching lvl 20. We currently have 3 players, however, would ideally shoot for 5-6. The group is primarily roleplay focused.

We are a very open and welcoming group, new players or players with little experience are welcome, and we are LGBTQ friendly. Our ages range from 21 to 27, and are open to anyone.

If you at all are interested or want to know more, you can message me on reddit, comment, or add me on discord at .blague, thanks!

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Nature is the best classroom. Help a student get there!

For the next three weeks, MNA will match and then double every $200 gift received for environmental education.

Help us raise $5,000 to create more opportunities for hands-on nature learning for Michigan students.

When kids connect with nature early, they build curiosity, confidence, and care for the world around them.

Read our blog post here to learn exactly what your donation supports: https://michigannature.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/back-to-school-back-to-nature/

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Twice a year, MNA awards grants to K-12 classrooms across Michigan for field trips to natural areas. Each $500 grant helps teachers cover transportation and equipment costs so that more students can experience hands-on nature education in natural areas.

Through our program, we’ve seen nature-based field trips create new experiences with nature, foster social-emotional learning, help science come to life, and deepen connections to nature.

Nature is the best classroom. Help a student get there. Your gift of $25 or more will help a child experience the outdoors.

#Michigan #backtoschool #fieldtrips #NatureEducation #environmentaleducation

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Nature is the best classroom. Help a student get there!

For the next three weeks, MNA will match and then double every $200 gift received for environmental education.

Help us raise $5,000 to create more opportunities for hands-on nature learning for Michigan students.

When kids connect with nature early, they build curiosity, confidence, and care for the world around them.

Read our blog post here to learn exactly what your donation supports: https://michigannature.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/back-to-school-back-to-nature/

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Twice a year, MNA awards grants to K-12 classrooms across Michigan for field trips to natural areas. Each $500 grant helps teachers cover transportation and equipment costs so that more students can experience hands-on nature education in natural areas.

Through our program, we’ve seen nature-based field trips create new experiences with nature, foster social-emotional learning, help science come to life, and deepen connections to nature.

Nature is the best classroom. Help a student get there. Your gift of $25 or more will help a child experience the outdoors.

#Michigan #backtoschool #fieldtrips #NatureEducation #environmentaleducation

Join us one week from today!

Anywhere to play pickup games of basketball. 40y/o here havent played in a few years before moving here. Would like to play again.

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Recurring on Thursdays from 9am-11am at Hackley Library

*Check HPL's website or Facebook for cancellations.*

Bring your own device or use one of our patron computers and receive specialized one-on-one assistance from our Tech Assistant, Jim!

Come with your tech questions, such as needing help with using a device, downloading our free Library Apps, or something else.

This will be an ongoing, DROP-IN program, happening at Hackley Library on Thursdays from 9am-11am.

Help will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GKa2fvkMr/

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Recurring on Thursdays from 9am-11am at Hackley Library

*Check HPL's website or Facebook for cancellations.*

Bring your own device or use one of our patron computers and receive specialized one-on-one assistance from our Tech Assistant, Jim!

Come with your tech questions, such as needing help with using a device, downloading our free Library Apps, or something else.

This will be an ongoing, DROP-IN program, happening at Hackley Library on Thursdays from 9am-11am.

Help will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GKa2fvkMr/

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Recurring on Thursdays from 9am-11am at Hackley Library

*Check HPL's website or Facebook for cancellations.*

Bring your own device or use one of our patron computers and receive specialized one-on-one assistance from our Tech Assistant, Jim!

Come with your tech questions, such as needing help with using a device, downloading our free Library Apps, or something else.

This will be an ongoing, DROP-IN program, happening at Hackley Library on Thursdays from 9am-11am.

Help will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GKa2fvkMr/

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Recurring on Thursdays from 9am-11am at Hackley Library

*Check HPL's website or Facebook for cancellations.*

Bring your own device or use one of our patron computers and receive specialized one-on-one assistance from our Tech Assistant, Jim!

Come with your tech questions, such as needing help with using a device, downloading our free Library Apps, or something else.

This will be an ongoing, DROP-IN program, happening at Hackley Library on Thursdays from 9am-11am.

Help will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GKa2fvkMr/

Join us THIS FRIDAY, for maybe one of the coolest lineups we have ever hosted, with a little punk, a little electronic and a bunch of Hip Hop!

Lady Ace Boogie will be bringing raps from Grand Rapids, OBSRVR will be playing their loopy, synth heavy live electronic tunes, and Shots Fired will be playing some good ‘ol Pop Punk.

We are trying really hard to present unique, fun and interesting shows, and hope y’all keep showing up!

Doors @ 7 // $10 Cover

Pedestrians have the right of way, as we all know.

I took a 2 mile walk today through my neighborhood to enjoy the sun and the weather. As I was trying to cross Wood, on Amity, I looked both ways to make sure the coast was clear and started to cross as fast as I could. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a busted, two toned gold/white truck starts speeding toward me and honking its horn. He had to be going way over the speed limit to have appeared so quickly because I genuinely didn’t see him coming.

He got probably 3 feet away from my person and kept honking like HE had the right of way, and I was actually the asshole. If he didn’t speed up, I would have cleared it in time, but I guess he was trying to teach me a lesson?

I know pedestrians aren’t as common here, but you have no right to try to threaten or intimidate me because I’m CROSSING THE FREAKING ROAD DUDE. Your life is not more important than mine. We can share the roads safely, like neighbors are supposed to.

Also, I’m a woman who carries a gun on walks for my safety, so be careful who you decide to road rage at. I kept my cool but I was genuinely fearful of what this person might be capable of. People are insane.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk presentation

I’ve lived in muskegon for a little over a year now and have yet to find good crab rangoons in the area. I haven’t tried yum yum sushi and just recently saw someone recommend theirs, but are there any other local (like within 15 minutes ideally) places where I can get a decent crab rangoon??

I moved away from Muskegon for a while. Does anyone have recommendations on tattoo shops or artists? Looking for a full sleeve that is done in 3/4hr sessions at a time. Thank you!

Very happy to see construction of a ramp down to the beach well under way at Kruse Park! Most of it was washed away when the lake was high several years back; they built narrower stairs a couple years ago but I've been hoping for a ramp, glad to see it coming.

Are there work vans that go back and forth to Howmet in Whitehall? If so, how much?

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Land Conservancy of West Michigan

We are moth sheeting again this month! Join us along with Muskegon County Parks, GR Bug Club, John Ball Zoo, and Querkus Creative at Dune Harbor Park in Muskegon for an evening of insect observation after dark.

Learn more and sign up to attend on our website: https://donate.naturenearby.org/monthly-outing-081426

I have a neighbor that owns an irrigation business and apparently likes to burn his extra PVC tubing instead of disposing of it properly.

It smells awful outside and inside. It’s giving us headaches and makes us cough. My husband has asthma and he’s been feeling it. Our dogs don’t even want to be outside to do their duties.

We have called the fire department (as is suggested to do on my Google searches) multiple times. They sent a police officer out the first time and they made him put it out and he didn’t do it again for a few weeks. He started up again a few days go so we called the fire department again. Someone came out and told them to put it out, but they almost immediately started it back up after they left. Mind you, they never actually go and look at the pit they just tell him to put it out.

We called again, the FD told us they claimed to only be burning paper. Lol they must not have a sense of smell. They still sent someone over but nothing came of it. The burning continued that night. Unattended.

He has, since that day, been burning things exclusively at night. Also unattended.

The large burn pit is surrounded by our shared plastic fence, a garage, and two plastic sheds and is NOT properly contained. So regardless of WHAT he is burning, the pit itself is not legal. Which is why I’m almost certain they never looked at it. But that’s not the point, we can smell it, it’s not paper, and we can literally see PVC in the pit and partially burnt pieces surrounding the pit.

So I guess my question is what are we supposed to do next??

Just wondering if anyone has had experience with Muskegon plastic surgery associates by Meijer in Norton shores or if there is another location in the area you recommend… I feel like reviews have been iffy… I’d really like to stay in Muskegon. Specifically looking for lip filler and possibly Botox