House resolution ‘directly pointed’ at Muskegon County casino project, state lawmaker says
Updated Feb 26, 2021;
Posted Feb 26, 2021
A rendering of a proposed casino is displayed during a Bureau of Indian Affairs public hearing on Dec. 12, 2018, at Fruitport Middle School, in Fruitport, Michigan. (MLive file photo)
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MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – The proposed tribal casino in Muskegon County hit a bit of a snag this week.
However, a local state representative and the tribe that would build and operate the casino say they still expect the casino to eventually be constructed on the former horse racetrack site, not far from The Lakes Mall, along Harvey Street in Fruitport Township.
TriMet appoints interim general manager
TriMet has appointed its current chief operating officer as its interim general manager.
The regional transit agency s Board of Directors appointed Sam Desue, Jr. to temporarily succeed Doug Kelsey at its Feb. 24 meeting. Desue will become the interim general manager after Kelsey retires when his contract expires on March 6. I am honored to serve as TriMet s interim General Manager and I look forward to aiding the agency and the region as we continue to move through this pandemic, said Desue. Forward momentum and leadership will be critical during this time of transition, and I will bring a community-driven and consensus-building focus.
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Sequoia & Sierra National Forest Plan Revision Update Published: Wednesday, 24 February 2021 12:31
February 24, 2021 - The USDA Forest Service provides an update on the Sequoia & Sierra Forest Plan Revision.
It’s been a while since our last message about the Sequoia & Sierra Forest Plan Revision effort, but our work hasn’t stopped. It s time for an update on our progress.
This past year introduced overwhelming challenges to communities in and around the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests. Our communities continue to fight the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on families, businesses, and local facilities every day. In late 2020, the southern Sierra Nevada faced two uncharacteristically large and destructive wildfires, resulting in long-lasting effects to homes, forest facilities, roads, vegetation, and ecosystems. We understand how important time outdoors is for bringing solace to many people during these trying times, and yet areas are closed due to ongo
for the city s planning board to revisit its approval of Parallel Products site expansion.
to SMRE 100, LLC, in December 2020 for its Phase 1 plan to expand Parallel Products existing glass and plastics recycling facility.
Appellant Tracy Wallace, representing community organization South Coast Neighbors United, argued the approval came with conditions that are not stringent enough and not up to par with city ordinances.
Her plea to revisit site approval was met with vociferous support from residents, city councilors and a state representative who all shared concerns regarding noise and light pollution, traffic, land value and quality of life.
The Parallel Products plan