Susan Newhof serves the City of Montague as an elected council person and is proud to tell you why. She reveals a personal satisfaction that comes from serving her city. Her respect for local involvement is inspiring. This overview of how the M...

Jim Petrie oversees the daily operations of the City of Muskegon water treatment facility to ensure the safe and efficient purification of drinking water for the community. With a strong background in environmental science and water treatment p...

Meet Mike Bauw, a dedicated Veterans Affairs Officer committed to serving those who have served our nation. With a strong background in advocacy and support services, Mike works tirelessly to ensure veterans and their families have access to th...

If it's possible to have a community award that is a person, Firefighter Pete might be one. The White Lake Fire Authority Fire Chief, Pete McCarthy, is the embodiment of relentless service with a kind heart. Firefighter Pete, as he ...

Chief Sain is a proud third generation police officer in Muskegon Heights. His community service legacy in law enforcement began after an outstanding basketball career with area schools. Chief Sain invests in his officers and community with an ...

Ensuring safe places requires the ability to enforce standards. The homes and businesses we frequent are set to standards of safety by our local municipality. And those standards, known as codes, are enforced by inspectors. Toby Fredericksen do...

Fighting fire requires tenacity and sometimes courage, and it’s a step up to instill passion in the performance of that job. Jack Wydeck brings more than 20 years of firefighting experience to bear on his new job of Fire Inspector for Muskegon ...

Safety in public places is something often taken for granted. Death and injury remind us that fire is an enemy that comes for us when we least expect it. This emergency is regularly avoided because local fire laws and the people who enforce the...

Tony Gutierrez, Muskegon County HAZMAT Chief, is a lifelong resident of Norton Shores and has earned 26 years of firefighter experience. His recent promotion to Norton Shores Fire Chief is evidence of his dedication to service. HAZMAT particiap...

Jennifer Hodges has served as the Muskegon Township Supervisor for seven years and recently has become the Muskegon County Housing Coordinator as well. Her township has all the services of a city. Working in local government since 2012, her und...

Join us for an introduction to the wonderful world of Muskegon County Parks. Senior Park Ranger, Kristin Kluting, is enthusiastic about all seasons and activities to be enjoyed at our 7 Muskegon County Parks. Learn about the opportu...

Sheriff Poulin has a long list of responsibilities for keeping our county safe, both as a law enforcement officer and an elected offical with an outstanding record of creating innovative programs both here and around the State of Michigan. Now ...

Meet Andrew Nichols, our dedicated Muskegon County Road Commission Maintenance Superintendent, committed to keeping our roads safe, efficient, and well-maintained for everyone. With years of experience in infrastructure and public service he un...

Patrick Finnegan plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our judicial system, managing the daily administrative tasks that keep our courts running efficiently. He handles case scheduling, oversees budget and personnel matters, an...

Karen Buie, our Muskegon County Clerk plays a vital role in keeping local government organized and accessible to the community. She manages public records, oversees elections, and ensures legal documents are properly filed, all while upholding ...