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Inside Norton Shores’ Little Cheers & Poms Program When the circle forms each Saturday morning at the Norton Shores Branch Library, it starts with a simple question: What’s your favorite ice cream? What movie did you watch last night? For...Read More

For Norton Shores Police Officer Mark Lowell, serving this community isn’t just a job. It’s something he stepped into with purpose, commitment, and curiosity. And it all started just five years ago, fresh out of high school, when he joined...Read More

A Familiar Face with Deep Roots If you’ve spent any time at Ross Park during softball season, you’ve likely seen him—dragging infields, adjusting irrigation, chatting with players, or quietly observing a sunset over Mona Lake after a long day of...Read More

A Norton Shores Firefighting Family Shares Their Legacy of Service. When the tones go off in Norton Shores, answering the call for the Chartier family isn’t a moment. It’s a way of life that has shaped three generations over the...Read More

In Norton Shores, we pride ourselves on being a safe, connected, and caring community—and that includes looking out for our older adult neighbors. To help protect some of our most vulnerable residents, the Norton Shores Police Department continues its ongoing...Read More

Keeping Things Flowing: Meet Scott Houghtaling from Norton Shores Department of Public Works If you turn on your faucet in the morning or flush the toilet without giving it a second thought, you have Scott Houghtaling and his team to...Read More

Spring Clean Up – May 3, 2025 Date: May 3, 2025 Time: 8AM – NOON Where: DPW Facility at 1174 E Mount Garfield Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441 Norton Shores Residents Only *Proof of residence required*   Allowed: Refuse (e.g., mattresses,...Read More

Nestled along the shoreline of Mona Lake is a peaceful stretch of land known as Hackley Point, a place that weaves together laughter, lake breezes, backyard adventures, and generations of memories. Today, it’s marked by a quiet residential drive, but...Read More

Beat the Winter Blues with Saunaty in Norton Shores Looking for a refreshing way to embrace winter? Saunaty, a mobile cedar sauna experience, is arriving at Ross Park Beach in Norton Shores. This unique event is perfect for anyone seeking...Read More

As autumn’s vibrant hues fade into winter’s chill, there’s still time to experience the breathtaking beauty of fall in Norton Shores. For those who relish the splendor of nature, our city offers countless ways to get outside, breathe in the...Read More