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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

Experience the Thrill of the PALM Bike Tour at Mona Shores High School on June 22! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22, when the Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) Bike Tour starts its 2024 tour at Mona Shores High...Read More

  The empty water of Mona Lake is evidence that not many people are thinking about water skiing, except for one dedicated group of athletes. They are the Grand City Skiers preparing for their big opening show. “We kind of...Read More

In February 2022, we were alerted by numerous landowners adjacent to Lake Harbor Park and Whitey’s Woods about a concerning issue: the Hemlock trees on these properties were infected with Hemlock Woolly Adelgid disease, leading to significant tree loss. In...Read More

This Throwback Thursday, let’s stroll down memory lane to Ladd’s Seaweed Festival. In the late ’60s and ’70s, this gem brought the community together, sparking joy and camaraderie. Remember the excitement of the Greased Pig Chase? Or the unique flavor...Read More

Let’s zip back to 1938—a year when the Muskegon Chronicle’s “Greetings, From Your Carrier Boy” was the Instagram of its day! Imagine a small calendar attached to cardstock featuring the stunning Mona Lake Channel, serving as a daily reminder of...Read More