Jenifer Walsh, Photography   A local photographer is viewing life through the lens of her Olympus camera. A Spring Lake transplant 17 years ago, she loves nature in Norton Shores. She was captivated by photography from an early age when shooting on film. Her work features mostly local scenes from Lake Harbor Park, Ross Park,...Read More

Cassandra Simms, Mixed Media Art & Photography Her art is one-of-a-kind that can’t be replicated, genuinely making each piece the only one like it ever created. Growing up in Norton Shores, her inspiration and passion for art came from her grandmother. Cassandra enjoys doing large and small custom pour painting, in addition to custom jewelry,...Read More

Carl Pieczynski, Carl’s Winter Hobby Wooden Bowls & Toys A must-see! This Norton Shores Arts & Drafts exclusive. Carl started out building kayaks, canoes, and small boats, his background as an industrial engineer, road engineer, carpenter, and former Muskegon County Sheriff’s Deputy only sells his work at the Norton Shores Arts & Drafts Festival. A...Read More

Lynell Douglas, Seasonal Signs With a passion for crafting and scrapbooking, teacher Lynell Douglas found she needed something more to stay busy during the downtime of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her hobby suddenly grew into making an abundance of reversible, lightweight signs to help celebrate each of the changing seasons. A lifelong resident of Norton Shores,...Read More

The Norton Shores Arts & Drafts Festival at Ross Park attracts artisans from near and far. In its 9th year, the Arts & Drafts festival brings over 75 craft vendors to enjoy. In this feature, we highlight a few of our local artists who live in Norton Shores, be sure to seek them out and...Read More

The Muskegon Motorcycle Club purchased the Mount Garfield sand dune in 1923. For more than 100 years, riders have been racing to the top for bragging rights. Learn about the club’s founder and the rich history of the National Hill Climb Competition held even-numbered years on the first Sunday in August.Read More

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Norton Shores has some sweet places you’ll want to visit, especially before the end of July. Early Days of Ice Cream From enjoying snow and ice flavored with honey and nectar during the second century B.C. or During the Roman Empire, Nero Claudius Caesar (A.D. 54-86) frequently sent runners into the mountains for snow, which...Read More

Invasive pest already confirmed in five southwest Michigan counties Hemlock woolly adelgids, tiny invasive insects that suck nutrients from hemlock trees, are known to be present in Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, Oceana and Mason counties. State agency staff, university researchers and regional cooperative invasive species management areas have been working to identify and contain infestations that...Read More

There are many great ways to enjoy the winter – sledding, ice skating, and the chance to wear oversized puffy coats and heavy boots. Unfortunately, some winter activities come with injury risks. According to the Center on Injury Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, more than 20,000 kids younger than 19 are treated for sledding injuries...Read More