Female juvenile lifer seeks freedom after 30 years in prison
Updated Apr 21, 2021;
Posted Apr 21, 2021
Muskegon County Circuit Judge Timothy Hicks will decide if a woman convicted of killing as a teen has a chance of leaving prison. (MLive File Photo)Kayla Renie | mrenie@mlive.com
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MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Amy Lee Black, one of Michigan’s 10 female “juvenile lifers,” has asked a judge to reduce her life sentence in what has been called a despicable, horrific killing.
Black, 46, and her boyfriend, Jeffery Abrahamson, 50, were convicted of first-degree murder in the Dec. 7, 1990, killing of Dave VanBogelen, 34.
His body was left on a two-track road after he was bludgeoned and repeatedly stabbed.
Judge mulls fate of woman responsible for despicable, horrible murder committed as teen
A Muskegon County judge will decide whether Amy Black, now 46, remains in prison for life or is given a term of years for the 1990 murder of David VanBogelen. Author: John Hogan Updated: 7:17 PM EDT April 21, 2021
MUSKEGON, Mich The fate of convicted killer Amy Black rests in the hands of a Muskegon County judge, who heard closing statements Wednesday in a hearing that will determine if Black dies in prison or is eventually released for a murder she committed at the age of 16. She does shed tears; tears of recognition for what she has done to another family,’’ defense attorney Kimberly Stout told the judge Wednesday in asking for a term of years, rather than life in prison.
Muskegon youth entrepreneur expands camper-turned-candy shop
I sis Beasley made worldwide news last summer with her driveway candy shop. A family donated a bigger camper to I sis, who s spending this spring renovating it. Author: Brent Ashcroft Updated: 6:55 PM EDT April 13, 2021
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. Last year, 13 ON YOUR SIDE introduced West Michigan to I sis Beasley and her camper-turned-candy shop. Our story went viral, getting picked up by media outlets all over the world, including being featured on ABC s Good Morning America.
When Michigan opened back up for business June 8, I sis Beasley from Muskegon Heights decided to launch a business of her own with a unique driveway candy shop. MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. - Michigan opened back up for business on Monday, June 8, but a 10-year-old from Muskegon Heights beat the state by a week, with a unique driveway candy shop that s quickly becoming her neighborhood s hot spot.
Fruitport Community Schools to go virtual this week
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FRUITPORT, Mich. â Fruitport Community Schools has announced that all K-12 students will switch to virtual learning for the upcoming school week (April 12 through April 16).
In a Facebook post, Fruitport Community Schools writes that staff members are expected to show up to work on Monday, April 12 and prepare virtual lessons for the week ahead, adding that there will be no lessons for students on Monday.
They also say all standardized tests will be postponed and that chrome books will be available for pickup or delivery after 1 p.m. on Monday.
Muskegon summer festivals ‘cautiously’ preparing to return in 2021
Updated Apr 03, 2021;
Posted Apr 03, 2021
The annual Unity Christian Music Festival is planning to return this summer after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. (MLive file photo)Mike Krebs | MLive.com
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MUSKEGON, MI – Muskegon is expecting the return of a packed summer festival season after most major events were canceled last year due to COVID-19.
Visit Muskegon Community Development Director Bob Lukens said they are looking forward to a good summer with at least 10 festivals scheduled that bring thousands of people to the area.
“We’ll have to see how everything goes with the state’s capacity limits, but as of now, people are getting vaccinated and that really helps,” Lukens said.