Consumers Energy unveils Michigan’s largest solar farm in Muskegon County
Spectrum News (Spectrum Local News) ([spectrumlocalnews.com](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mi/michigan/news/2026/01/07/consumers-energy-opens-michigan-s-largest-solar-farm))
Consumers Energy opened a utility-scale solar farm in Muskegon County with 500,000+ panels, creating jobs and local tax revenue.
PFAS Public Informational Meeting and Kickoff Scheduled for Safe Water for Muskegon County PFAS Well Testing Pilot Project
West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) press release ([wmeac.org](https://wmeac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/News-Release-PFAS-Pilot-Kickoff-03.26.26-.pdf))
WMEAC launched a pilot to provide cost-assisted PFAS well testing for private wells and held a public kickoff at Muskegon Community College.
Muskegon County, MI Seeks Grant for County-Wide Recycling Center
Waste Advantage (reporting on MLive article) ([wasteadvantagemag.com](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/muskegon-county-mi-seeks-grant-for-county-wide-recycling-center/))
County commissioners approved applying for a state Recycling Infrastructure Grant to establish a centralized recycling drop-off at the landfill.
Muskegon’s Parties in the Park Returns for 2026 with Expanded Experiences and Fan-Favorite Lineup
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce ([muskegon.org](https://www.muskegon.org/muskegons-parties-in-the-park-returns-for-2026-with-expanded-experiences-and-fan-favorite-lineup/))
The long-running Friday-night concert series in Hackley Park resumed for summer 2026 with eight events supporting local nonprofits.