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Muskegon County offices County Administrator Mark Eisenbarth is the Muskegon County administrator. The administration office attempts to promote a high quality of life by encouraging economic development, culture/diversity, health, public safety, education and preservation of natural resources. ADDRESS: 990 Terrace St., Fourth Floor, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6520 EMAIL: administrator@co.muskegon.mi.us HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/administration
County Clerk Nancy Waters serves as clerk for Muskegon County. She also performs marriages. Births, deaths and marriages taking place in Muskegon County are recorded and filed with the Muskegon County Clerk. As county clerk, Waters is also the clerk of the Muskegon County Circuit Court. The Circuit Court Records division of the County Clerk’s office maintains civil, criminal, domestic, custody, and personal protection order files. All filed court documents are put on the computer system. The public can ac-
cess those files at the counter of the County Clerk’s Circuit Court Records Office. Waters also has applications available for a concealed pistol license (CPL). ADDRESS: 990 Terrace St., First Floor, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6316 EMAIL: clerk@co.muskegon.mi.us WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk
County Prosecutor DJ Hilson, as the county prosecutor, is the chief law enforcement officer for Muskegon County. ADDRESS: 990 Terrace St., Fifth Floor, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6435 EMAIL: meeuwenbergly@co.muskegon.mi.us WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/prosecutor
Register of Deeds Mark F. Fairchild serves as register of deeds for Muskegon County. The Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages liens, surveys, plats, land contracts, condominiums, financing statements, related documents and other documents related to real estate. As Register
of Deeds, Fairchild also collects real estate transfer tax for the state of Michigan and the county. To prepare documents for recording, seek professional advice for an attorney, title company or real estate agent. Fairchild is also the chairman of the Muskegon County plat board. ADDRESS: 173 E. Apple Ave., Suite 310, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6271 EMAIL: deeds@co.muskegon.mi.us HOURS: 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. RECORDING HOURS: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/deeds
County Sheriff Dean C. Roesler serves as Muskegon County sheriff. The sheriff’s office is responsible for public safety in the county. Animal control, located at 1300 East Keating Ave., Muskegon, can be contacted at (231) 724-6007. The animal shelter can be reached at (231) 724-6500. ADDRESS: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice 990 Terrace St., Sixth Floor, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6236 EMAIL: Dean.Roesler@muskegonsheriff.com WEBSITE: www.muskegonsheriff.com
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Departments and services Emergency Services Department As emergency services manager, Daniel A. Stout II directs the disaster preparedness activity for Muskegon County. He plans for effective control and emergency services. ADDRESS: Office and Emergency Operations Center, 1611 Oak Ave., Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6341 HOURS: 7 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/emergencyservices
Equalization Department Donna Beth VanderVries serves as equalization director of Muskegon and Newaygo counties. As director, VanderVries is responsible for advising the County Board of Commissioners regarding property tax base issues. As an advisory agency, the department has no policing or enforcement powers. The department surveys local assessed values, measures local assessment levels, and calculates total assessed values for all taxing jurisdictions within the county. The department then presents this information to the Board of Commissioners in its annual equalization report. ADDRESS: 173 E. Apple Ave., Ste. 201, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6386 HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/equalization
Finance and Management Services Beth Dick heads the finance department for Muskegon County. The finance and management department provides services in accounting, budget, information services, purchasing and office services. ADDRESS: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, 4th Floor, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6397 HOURS: 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon.mi.us/financeandmgt
Parks and Recreation Jeff Hiddema is the parks superinten-
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dent of Muskegon County. The county parks system consists of Blue Lake County Park, 17505 White Road, Bailey; Patterson County Park, 5895 Blackmer Road, Ravenna; Pioneer County Park, 1563 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon; and Twin Lake County Park, 6231 Main Street, Twin Lake. There is overnight camping at Blue Lake
County Park, Meinert Pines Campground and Pioneer County Park. Reserve a place at www.muskegoncountyparks.org. Boat launching facilities are available at Deremo Access Site, Moore County Park and Twin Lake County Park. ADDRESS: 1563 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon PHONE: (231) 744-3580
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FAX: (231) 744-2735 HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday WEBSITE: Www.muskegoncountyparks.org
Public Health Kathy Moore serves as the director of Muskegon Public Health. Douglas Hoch is the medical director and Joyce L. deJong serves as chief medical examiner for the county. The Muskegon County Department of Public Health is responsible for health promotion, disease prevention and environmental health protection. Women, infants and children, (231) 7241391 Family planning/birth control/pregnancy testing, (231) 724-4415 Sexually transmitted disease testing/ treatment, (231) 724-1258 Shots/shot records/tuberculosis skin testing, (231) 724-1220 Hearing and vision, (231) 724-1394 Environmental health/well/septic inspections/permits, (231) 724-6208 Food service licenses/inspections, (231) 724-4406 Children’s special health care services, (231) 724-6209 Substance abuse prevention, (231) 7246350 ADDRESS: 209 E. Apple Avenue Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6246 FAX: (231) 724-6674 E-MAIL: publichealth@co.muskegon.mi.us HOURS: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. MondayFriday WEBSITE: www.muskegonhealth.net
Brookhaven Medical Care Facility Lesa VanderMeer, nursing home administrator, can be reached at (231) 724-3512. ADDRESS: 1890 Apple Ave., Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-3500 OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday VISITING HOURS: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Muskegon County Airport Muskegon County Airport, an all weather facility, serves West Michigan’s aviation transport needs. The 1500-square foot airport is home to commercial airline activities, with United Airlines flying daily to
Chicago O’Hare. Aircraft is available to rent or charter as well through Executive Air Transport. The U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue facility is also located in the airport. The position of airport manager is currently vacant. Robert Lukens serves as Community Development Director. ADDRESS: 99 Sinclair Drive, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 798-4596
SENIOR SERVICES Agewell services Agewell Services provides services such as daily Meals on Wheels delivery, lunches and programs for seniors, elder abuse education programs, and the Tanglewood Park wellness center. Tanglewood Park programs range from fitness and exercise to art, music, computer, clubs, cards and games. The Tanglewood Café is open Monday-Tuesday and Friday from 7 a.m to 3 p.m. and Thursday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. ADDRESS: Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole Road, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 755-0434 HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MondayWednesday/Friday. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday WEBSITE: www.agewellservices.org
Lunch/activity centers EGELCRAFT, 2129 Arrowhead Drive, Muskegon. (231) 773-4400 FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITY Center, 4220 Apple Ave., Muskegon. (231) 788-4783 JEFFERSON TOWERS, 1077 Jefferson St., Muskegon. (231) 670-1027 NORTHSIDE SENIORS, Community United Methodist Church, 1614 Ruddiman Drive, Muskegon. (231) 744-8613 PINE GROVE Manor, 1764 E. Apple Ave. (231) 773-5563 SHAWL MEAL Site, 225 S. Hall St., Whitehall. (231) 894-4670 TRINITY HEALTHCARE, Mercy Health Hospital Campus, 1500 E. Sherman Boulevard, Muskegon. (231) 672-2000
Muskegon Transit The Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS) provides public transportation throughout Muskegon County. Make sure
to be at the bus stop five minutes before the published stop time. For people more than 60 years old or who have a disability, the GoBus is available for transportation throughout all of Muskegon County. Rides may be requested between 6:28 a.m. 10:49 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:40 p.m. Fares range from $2 in the metro zone to $5 in the outlying areas. ADDRESS: Louis A. McMurray Conference Center 2624 Sixth Street, Muskegon Heights PHONE: (231) 724-6420 FAX: (231) 830-160 HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday WEBSITE: www.matsbus.com
HealthWest Julia Rupp is the director of HealthWest, a mental health care provider. In addition to a 24-hour crisis line at (231) 722-4357, HealthWest provides a range of health services designed for people with behavior health challenges, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. To access the HealthWest services, a patient must live in Muskegon County, have Medicaid, and have a serious mental illness, developmental disability, emotional disturbance and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder. ADDRESS: 376 E. Apple Ave. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PHONE: (231) 724-1111 WEBSITE: www.healthwest.net
Concealed Pistol License To find a CPL class, check the phone book or Google CPL Training in Muskegon or gun clubs in Muskegon. After the class, pick up an application at the County Clerk’s office, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, or online at www.michigan.gov.File your application at the County Clerk’s office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will need a certificate from your training class; a current picture identification (Michigan Driver’s License or State Identification); an application fee of $100 for new applicants and $115 for renewal applicants. ADDRESS: 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon HOURS: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Muskegon County courts
Probate Court
14th Circuit Court
The Hon. Neil G. Mulally serves as chief probate judge for Muskegon County. The Hon. Gregory C. Pittman is probate judge.
Judicial power in Michigan is vested in the state Supreme Court, a Court of Appeals and a trial court of general jurisdiction. The Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Muskegon County. The Hon. William C. Marietti serves as chief circuit judge. Other circuit judges are the Hon. Annette Smedley, Timothy G. Hicks, and Kathy Hoogstra. Eric Stevens, circuit court ad-
ADDRESS: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace St., Fifth Floor, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6241 FAX: (231) 724-6232 HOURS: 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon. mi.us/probatecourt
ministrator, can be reached at (231) 724-6323. ADDRESS: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace Street, Muskegon FAX: (231) 724-6695 HOURS: www.co.muskegon. mi.us/circuitcourt WEBSITE: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday
60th District Court The 60th District Court in Muskegon County is headed by Raymond Kostrzewa, chief
judge, and judges Maria Ladas Hoopes, Andrew Wierengo, III, and Harold F. Closz. All criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, are filed at the 60th District Court. The district court can also perform marriages. ADDRESS: Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace St., Second Floor, Muskegon FAX: (231) 724-3489 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday WEBSITE: www.co.muskegon. mi.us/60thdistrict
Muskegon area schools Fruitport Community Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Bob Szymoniak PHONE: (231) 865-4100
Holton Public Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Jason Kennedy PHONE: (231) 821-1700
Mona Shores Public Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Greg Helmer PHONE: (231) 780-4751
Montague Area Public Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Jeff Johnson PHONE: (231) 893-1515 Fax (231) 894-6586
Muskegon Area ISD SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. John Severson PHONE: (231) 777-2637
Muskegon Public Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Jon Felske PHONE: (231) 720-2000
Muskegon Heights Public Schools
SUPERINTENDENT: Steven Schiller PHONE: (231) 830-3200
North Muskegon Public Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. PHONE: (231) 719-4100
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Ravenna District Schools SUPERINTENDENT: John PHONE: (231) 853-2231
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Reeths-Puffer Public Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Steve PHONE: (231) 744-4736
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Whitehall District Schools SUPERINTENDENT: Jerry PHONE: (231) 893-1005
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Calendar of events AUGUST
4 MCGRAFT PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Westside Soul Surfers, 7 p.m., 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon 5 MOVIES ON DECK PRESENTS “REAR WINDOW,” 9:30 p.m., USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St., Muskegon 6 MARANATHA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, The Martins, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 9 MCGRAFT PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Silverado Band, 7 p.m., 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon 10-13 UNITY 2016 CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Heritage Landing, Western Avenue, Muskegon 13 MARANATHA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Huntley Brown, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores 16 MCGRAFT PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Scottville Clown Band, 7 p.m., 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon 20 MARANATHA SUMMER concert series, Ginny Owens, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores NORTON SHORES Arts and Drafts Festival, 82 Randall Road, Norton Shores www.shoresartsanddrafts.com
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8, 15, 22, 29 DEPOT TO DEPOT FALL COLOR TOUR, various points on scenic drives. Self guided tour. 8 PUMPKIN FEST, downtown Montague
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4 WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS TEA, 3 p.m., Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon
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23 MCGRAFT PARK summer concert series, Ultimate Taste Band, 7 p.m., 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon 26-28 SHORELINE JAZZ Festival, www.shorelinejazzfestival.com 27 ROOSEVELT PARK DAY, Roosevelt Park. MARANATHA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Damaris Carbaugh, 7 p.m., 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores
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Muskegon County Attractions
Muskegon is well known for its unspoiled Lake Michigan coastline with sugar sand beaches, crystal blue water and the natural beauty of her parks, dunes and hiking trails, but this “Midwest Riviera” also abounds in history and culture which is reflected in a multitude of attractions you’re sure to enjoy. In addition to our natural adventures, try Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park; ride miles of thrills aboard Shivering Timbers Rollercoaster or defy gravity on the Funnel of Fear. Our Muskegon Winter Sports Complex offers a more extreme kind of excitement, featuring one of only four publicly accessible luges in the United States. The addition of the new fiberglass luge allows for summer fun as well and is the only wheeled luge in North America. As one of the deepest ports in the Great Lakes, we have a rich maritime history as evidenced by our lighthouses, working harbor and celebrated historic ships such as the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, USS Silversides Submarine Museum and the SS Milwaukee Clipper! Other outstanding museums reflect a time when Muskegon was known as the “Lumber Queen of the World,” boasting more millionaires than any U.S. city. SEE ATTRACTIONS, PAGE 17
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Luge is a popular activity at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, 462 N Scenic Dr., Muskegon.
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Lumber Baron Charles Hackley’s legacy includes the renowned Muskegon Museum of Art, historic Hackley Park, the Hackley & Hume Historic Site and so much more. The Muskegon Heritage Museum will walk you through our industrial past. The Lakeshore Museum Center traces the area’s history from 10,000 years ago when mastodons roamed the area. Other historic sites include the Fire Barn, Scolnik House of the Depression Era and the brand new Michigan’s Heritage Park!
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The USS 393 Landing Ship Tanks (LST) Veterans Museum is based on a lengendary World War II warship. The USS 393 LST received a new paint job in the spring of 2015.
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Six decades of family fun
MUSKEGON – Michigan’s Adventure will be celebrating six decades of family fun, thrills and memories in 2016 with new events and a special attraction. To commemorate the park’s 60th anniversary, Michigan’s Adventure will be bringing back a petting farm. Funland Farm will be the name of the new area with “Funland” being reminiscent of the Deer Park Funland days. Funland Farm will feature a variety of animals, including llamas, alpacas, a mini horse and a miniature
donkey. Families will have the opportunity to interact with the animals and create photos and memories to last a lifetime. With the return of furry friends in 2016, guests will be able to learn about the animals with their children and grandchildren. Park guests will be able to feed and interact in a clean, barnyard style environment located near the Mad Mouse. Deer Park was established in 1956 as a small animal park featuring deer, Freddie the llama, Storybook Lane and a vari-
ety of barnyard animals. Eventually, the park grew and added amusement park attractions and a water park. Michigan’s Adventure has been helping families build memories for generations in a safe, family-friendly environment. Deer Park Funland’s name was changed to Michigan’s Adventure in 1988. That same year Michigan’s first wooden roller coaster, the Wolverine Wildcat, was built. Michigan’s largest water park, WildWater Adventure opened in August of 1990. Michigan’s Adventure
joined Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in 2001. The park will also offer special Throwback Thursdays on Facebook showcasing images from the park’s history and a contest encouraging guests to share their memories on Instagram. The events calendar has also been expanded to include a special celebration on Grandparents Day. Season passes are available to guests at a discounted rate through May 30. Daily admission specials are available at www.miadventure.com.
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Muskegon County cities
ext. 1201 CITY CLERK: Marcia Jeske (231) 744-1621 ext. 1203 CITY TREASURER: Kristy K. Mattson (231) 744-1621 ext. 1205 POLICE CHIEF: Thomas Korabik, (231) 7444313 FIRE CHIEF: Steve Lague (231) 744-1766
City of Montague The City of Montague lies on the shore of White Lake, which connects to Lake Michigan. The city boasts a downtown shopping district, several parks and extensive bike trails. The City of Whitehall is located across White Lake.
City of Roosevelt Park
CITY HALL Address: 8778 Ferry St., Montague PHONE: (231) 893-1155 CITY HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m-5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.cityofmontague.org MAYOR: A. James Neubauer (231) 893-1155 CITY MANAGER: John French (231) 893-1155 CITY CLERK: Michelle Landis (231) 332-6755 CITY TREASURER: Timothy Paul (231) 3326756 POLICE CHIEF: Robert Rought (231) 893-6040
The City of Roosevelt Park is located in the southwestern portion of the City of Muskegon. It became a city Aug. 20, 1946. The city has nine parks which feature tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball fields, and gazebos.
City of Muskegon The name “Muskegon” comes from the Ottawa Indian word “Masquigon,” meaning marshy river or swamp. Muskegon is home to the largest beach in West Michigan and boasts a wide array of shopping and entertainment opportunities. Muskegon is the largest city in Muskegon County and the county seat. CITY HALL Address: P.O. Box 356 / 933 Terrace St., Muskegon PHONE: (231) 724-6705 CITY HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.muskegon-mi.gov MAYOR: Stephen Gawron (231) 724-6701 CITY MANAGER: Frank Peterson (231) 7246724 CITY CLERK: Ann Marie Meisch (231) 7246705 CITY TREASURER: Ken Grant (231) 724-6720
City of Muskegon Heights Just a 10-minute drive from Lake Michigan, Muskegon Heights is located in the southwest portion of Muskegon County. The city is home to the public transit headquarters. For the past months, the city has been searching for a manager and a police chief. CITY HALL address: 2724 Peck St., Muskegon
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Heights PHONE: (231) 733-8999 CITY HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.cityofmuskegonheights.org MAYOR: Kim Sims (231) 733-8880 INTERIM CITY Manager: Lori Doodi (231) 733-8870 CITY CLERK: Sharon Gibbs (231) 733-8820 CITY FINANCE: Lori Doodi (231) 733-8850 INTERIM POLICE chief: Joseph E. Thomas, Jr. (231) 733-8900
City of North Muskegon North Muskegon is located between the shores of Muskegon Lake and Bear Lake. The city is only a few miles from Michigan’s Adventure, an amusement park, and provides easy access to a number of bike trails. CITY HALL address: 1502 Ruddiman Drive, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 744-1621 CITY HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.cityofnorthmuskegon.com MAYOR: Chris Witham (231) 744-1621 CITY MANAGER: Sam Janson (231) 744-1621
CITY HALL address: 900 Oak Ridge Road, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 755-3721 CITY HALLS hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.rooseveltpark.org MAYOR: Allan C. Lowe (231) 755-3721 CITY MANAGER: Bryon Mazade (231) 7553721 ext. 105 CITY CLERK: Amy VanderLeest (231) 7553721 ext. 100 CITY TREASURER: Sarah Petersen (231) 7553721 ext. 104 POLICE CHIEF: David Boone (231) 755-3721 ext. 114
City of Whitehall The City of Whitehall began in 1859 when lumber baron Charles Mears founded the village of Mears. The village was renamed Whitehall in 1867 and became a city in 1943. The city is located across the lake from Montague and offers an extensive marina. CITY HALL address: 405 E. Colby St., Whitehall PHONE: (231) 894-4048 WEBSITE: www.cityofwhitehall.org CITY HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MAYOR: Edward Whalen (231) 894-4048 CITY MANAGER: Scott K. Huebler (231) 8944048 CITY CLERK: Brenda Bourdon (231) 894-4048 CITY TREASURER: Laurie Audo (231) 8944048 FIRE CHIEF: Greg Holman (231) 893-6503
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Muskegon County townships Blue Lake Township Blue Lake Township is home to Blue Lake Fine Arts camp, a summer school of the arts located in Manistee National Forest. Blue Lake was formed in 1966 and celebrates its 50th anniversary season this year. ADDRESS: 1491 Owasippe Road, Twin Lake PHONE: (231) 894-6335 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: Monday 2-5 p.m., T/W/TH 9 a.m.-noon WEBSITE: www.bluelaketownship.org TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Melonie L. Arbogast, (231) 894-6335 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Richard Parker, (231) 894-6335 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Deborah J. Therrian, (231) 894-6335
Casnovia Township Casnovia Township is located about 22 miles from the center of Muskegon and about 25 miles north of Grand Rapids. Cas-
novia is home to Half Moon Lake, which provides opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing. ADDRESS: 245 S. Canada Road, Casnovia PHONE: (616) 675-4064 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/W 8 a.m.-1 p.m., TH 8 a.m.-3 p.m. F 8 a.m.-noon WEBSITE: www.castwp.com TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Eldon Clough (231) 834-7126 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Dewey L. Shaw (231) 834-8174 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: John R. Gort 616) 675-4064
Cedar Creek Township Cedar Creek Township is located northeast of the city of Muskegon, bordering Holton Township on the north, Dalton Township on the west and Egelston Township on the south. ADDRESS: 6556 Sweeter Road Twin Lake PHONE: (231) 821-0014 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/W 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Tony Crosser (231) 821-0014 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Stephanie Kuziak (231) 821-0014 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Kathleen M. Olsen (231) 821-0014
Dalton Township Dalton Township borders the village of Lakewood Club and is home to outdoor attractions like horse trails, the Fred Meijer Berry Junction bike trail, and several inland lakes. ADDRESS: 1616 E. Riley Thompson Road, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 766-3043 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. WEBSITE: www.daltontownship.org TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Jerry McIntyre (231) 766-3043 ext. 2010 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Mary Ann Wallace (231) 766-3043 ext. 2013 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Elizabeth Jenkins (231) 766-3043 ext. 2011
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Egleston Township Egelston Township is home to Wolf Lake, which provides recreational opportunities for not just the township but surrounding communities. ADDRESS: 5428 E. Apple Avenue, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 788-2308 TOWNSHIP HALL Hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m.noon WEBSITE: www.egelstontwp.org TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: John Holter (231) 788-2308 ext. 11 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Supervisor: Ron Schwab (231) 788-2308 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Joan J. Raap, CMC (231) 788-2308 ext. 16 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Deb Hasley Ackerman (231) 788-2308 ext. 15
Fruitland Township Fruitland, located north of Laketon Township, is home to a large swath of Lake Michigan shoreline. ADDRESS: 4545 Nestrom Road, Whitehall PHONE: (231) 766-3208 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/W/TH 8 a.m.-4 p.m., F 8 a.m.-noon WEBSITE: www.fruItlandtwp.org TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Sam St. Amour (R) (231) 766-3208 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Karolyn Rillema (231) 766-3208 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Clerk: Sally Dion (231) 766-3208 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Melissa Beegle (231) 766-3208 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Treasurer: Anne Thomasma (231) 766-3208
Fruitport Charter Township Fruitport Charter Township, located in the south of Muskegon County, is home at the Lakes Mall Shopping Center. The township borders the Village of Fruitport. ADDRESS: 5865 Airline Road, Fruitport PHONE: (231) 865-3151 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. WEBSITE: www.fruitporttownship-mi.gov TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Brian K. Wer-
schem (D) (231) 865-3151 ext. 1527 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Carol Hulka (231) 8653151 ext. 1535 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Clerk: Joan Stark (231) 865-3151 ext. 1524 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Rose Dillon (231) 865-3151 ext. 1521
Holton Township Holton Township is located in the northeast corner of Muskegon County. Holton Days is an annual community celebration every year on the last weekend of July. ADDRESS: 6511 Holton Whitehall Road, Holton PHONE: (231) 821-2168 TOWNSHIP HALL Hours: M/T/W/TH 8 a.m.-2 p.m. WEBSITE: www.holtontownship.com TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Mickey Noble (231) 821-0160 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Melanie Johnson (231) 821-2168 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: William Halbower (231) 821-2168
Laketon Township Laketon Township is nestled between the shorelines of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. ADDRESS: 2735 W. Giles Road, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 744-2454 TOWNSHIP HALL: M/T/W/TH/F 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. WEBSITE: www.laketon.org TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Kim Arter (231) 744-2454 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Christina Achterhoff (R) (231) 744-2454 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Clerk: Molly Joslyn (231) 744-2454 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Lori Lynn Archer (231) 744-2454 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Treasurer: Vernoic West (231) 744-2454
Montague Township Montague Township, located on the north of Muskegon County on the border with Oceana County, borders the City of Montague. The township is a rural com-
munity featuring attractions such as White River and White Lake. ADDRESS: 8915 Whitbeck Road, Montague MAILING ADDRESS: 3125 Weesies Road, Montague PHONE: (231) 894-4414 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: No set office hours. WEBSITE: www.montaguetownship.com TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Jeff King, (231) 893-1139 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Wesley J. Weesies, (231) 894-5920 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Tracy Korthase, (231) 894-9255
Moorland Township Moorland Township borders Egelston Township on the west, Ravenna Township on the south and Casnovia Township on the east. Moorland was once largely composed of swamps. ADDRESS: 12416 E. Apple Avenue, Ravenna PHONE: (231) 853-2015 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/TH 9 a.m.-1 p.m. WEBSITE: www.moorlandtwp.com TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Charles Krepps, (231) 853-6742 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Rose Spoelman (231) 853-6735 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Maureen K. Hogan (231) 853-6517
Muskegon Township Muskegon Township borders the City of Muskegon. It is the oldest township in the state of Michigan, created by the legislature in 1837. ADDRESS: 1990 Apple Avenue, Muskegon PHONE: (231) 777-2555 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m.5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.muskegontwp.org TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: (231) 777-2555 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Clerk, Ann D. Oakes (231) 777-2555 ext. 1139 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Clerk: Robyn McKenna, (231) 777-2555 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Jeffrey B. Wood (231) 777-2555
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Ravenna Township Ravenna Township, located in the southeast of Muskegon County, surrounds the Village of Ravenna. ADDRESS: 3770 Blackmer Road, Ravenna PHONE: (231) 853-6205 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: 3770 Blackmer Road, Ravenna WEBSITE: www.ravennatwp.com TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Ken Punter (231) 853-6109 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Penny Wright Sherman (231) 670-9360 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Clerk: Laura Moyer (231) 853-6205 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Sonja Patterson (231) 853-2039
Sullivan Township Sullivan Township is located in the south of Muskegon County and is bordered by Ravenna in the east, Egelston in the north and Fruitport Township in the west.
ADDRESS: 8138 Hts. Ravenna Road PHONE: (231) 853-6900 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M/T/W/TH 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m., F 8 a.m.-noon WEBSITE: www.sullivantownship.com TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Tony G. Mabrito (231) 853-6900 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Sue E. Buckner (231) 788-1600 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Tammy Gillette (231) 788-5112
White River Township White River Township is located in the northeast corner of Muskegon County and boasts a large stretch of Lake Michigan Shoreline. ADDRESS: 7386 Post Road, Montague PHONE: (231) 894-9216 TOWNSHIP HALL hours: M 9 a.m.-noon TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Michael L. Cockerill, (231) 894-6839 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Joy Ann Lehman (231) 894-4659
TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Deborah Harris (231) 894-4611
Whitehall Township Whitehall Township borders the Village of Whitehall. Blue Lake Township is located to the east, Montague Township to the north and Fruitland Township to the south. ADDRESS: 7644 Durham Road, Whitehall PHONE: (231) 893-2095 TOWNSHIP HALL Hours: M/T/W/TH 9 a.m.-4 p.m. WEBSITE: www.whitehalltwp.org TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Charles L. Schmitigal (231) 893-2095 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Cherry L. Orent (231) 893-2095 TOWNSHIP DEPUTY Clerk: Sherry Schroeder sherry4angels@gmail.com TOWNSHIP TREASURER: June Lydens ((231) 893-2095
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Muskegon County villages Village of Casnovia The Village of Casnovia is known as “the gateway to Michigan’s apple country.” The village lies on the border of Muskegon and Kent Counties. ADDRESS: 141 N. Main St., Casnovia PHONE: (616) 675-4780 VILLAGE HALL hours: No set office hours WEBSITE: www.casnoviavillage.org VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Rand Kahrs (616) 6755977 VILLAGE CLERK: Desiree Kolenbrander (616) 675-7465 VILLAGE TREASURER: Lois Bull (616) 6757465
Village of Fruitport The Village of Fruitport lies on the border of Muskegon and Ottawa counties. The village is home to Pomona Park, which boasts a band shelter and fishing pier.
ADDRESS: 45 N. Second St., Fruitport PHONE: (231) 865-3577 VILLAGE HALL hours: No set office hours WEBSITE: www.villageoffruitport.com VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Roger Vanderstelt (231) 865-1414 VILLAGE CLERK/TREASURER: Marjorie Stonecypher (231) 865-3577
Village of Lakewood Club Lakewood Club lies in the north of Muskegon County. The village hosts fireworks each July. ADDRESS: 6681 Automobile Road, Twin Lake PHONE (231) 894-9008 VILLAGE HALL hours: M/W 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., T/TH 8 a.m.-noon, F closed WEBSITE: www.villageoflakewoodclub.org VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Russel O. Lichner (231) 894-9008 VILLAGE CLERK: Wendy Bloem (231) 8949008
VILLAGE DEPUTY Clerk: Mary Kilmer (231) 894-9008 VILLAGE TREASURER: Lisa Swanson (231) 894-9008
Village of Ravenna Ravenna is located in Ravenna Township on the southeastern corner of Muskegon County. The village has a small school district with two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. ADDRESS: 12090 Crockery Creek Dr., Ravenna PHONE: (231) 853-2360 VILLAGE HALL hours: M/T/W/TH/F 8 a.m.-4 p.m. WEBSITE: www.ravennami.com VILLAGE PRESIDENT: Dennis Wildfong (231) 853-2360 VILLAGE CLERK: Dee Dee Hazen (231) 8532360 VILLAGE TREASURER: Teresa Wingard (231) 853-2360
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