Muskegon County declares local state of emergency due to flooding
Muskegon County press release ([co.muskegon.mi.us](https://co.muskegon.mi.us/DocumentCenter/View/21358/Muskegon-County-Declares-Local-State-of-Emergency-Due-to-Flooding_41725?utm_source=openai))
County declared a local state of emergency on April 17, 2026; a presidential/FEMA declaration followed June 30–July 2, 2026. ([co.muskegon.mi.us](https://co.muskegon.mi.us/1975/Incident-Timelines-and-Local-Information?utm_source=openai))
Fresh Coast Fitness Festival returns to Pere Marquette Beach (July 18–19, 2026)
Fresh Coast Fitness Festival official site ([freshcoastfitnessfestival.com](https://www.freshcoastfitnessfestival.com/?utm_source=openai))
11th annual fitness/beach competition bringing athletes and events to Pere Marquette Beach on July 18–19, 2026. ([muskegon-mi.gov](https://muskegon-mi.gov/events/month/2026-07/?utm_source=openai))
Wings Over Muskegon 2026 announces pyrotechnics for Aug. 21–23 air show
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber / Wings Over Muskegon announcement ([muskegon.org](https://www.muskegon.org/2026-wings-over-muskegon-adds-some-boom-denver-air-connection-sponsors-pyrotechnics/?utm_source=openai))
Air show at Muskegon County Airport will return in 2026 with added pyrotechnic elements and historic aircraft displays. ([muskegon.org](https://www.muskegon.org/2026-wings-over-muskegon-adds-some-boom-denver-air-connection-sponsors-pyrotechnics/?utm_source=openai))
Safe Water for Muskegon County: PFAS well-testing pilot kickoff (March 26, 2026)
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?utm_source=openai))
Pilot to provide limited cost-assisted PFAS well screening (36 test kits) and public info sessions for private well users in select townships. ([gvsu.edu](https://www.gvsu.edu/pfas/wells-and-testing-for-pfas-6?utm_source=openai))