Muskegon County places 0.5‑mill Parks & Trails millage on Nov. 3 ballot
Muskegon County Parks (official site) ([muskegoncountyparks.org](https://muskegoncountyparks.org/millage/?utm_source=openai))
County is asking voters to approve a 0.5‑mill, 10‑year parks and trails millage; town halls are scheduled ahead of the Nov. 3 vote.
Muskegon County reports rabies‑positive bat
White Lake Mirror ([whitelakemirror.com](https://www.whitelakemirror.com/article/2026/09/bats-in-muskegon-county-may-pose-rabies-risk?utm_source=openai))
Public Health announced a bat tested positive for rabies and urged residents to avoid contact and keep pets vaccinated.
Community events mark Muskegon Lake’s restoration and delisting
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber / U.S. EPA (delisting release) ([web.muskegon.org](https://web.muskegon.org/mobile/eventDetail.aspx?EventID=18600&utm_source=openai))
Local celebrations this summer highlighted Muskegon Lake’s removal from the EPA Areas of Concern following restoration work.
Pair of Muskegon subsidized apartment communities to get multi‑million‑dollar makeover
WGVU Focus West Michigan ([wgvunews.org](https://www.wgvunews.org/podcast/focus-west-michigan/2026-09-14/focus-west-michigan-9-14-26-muskegon-rehab-community-makeover?utm_source=openai))
Local reporting says two federally subsidized apartment complexes are receiving major renovation investments.
