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Grew up in Muskegon, left, came back. Founder of the Lakeshore Lowdown. You'll find Sam at The Deck.

Candy from the cockpit Saturday ✈️

Oct 23, 2026

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Candy from the cockpit Saturday ✈️

Friday, October 23, 2026 — ISSUE # 44

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
150 skeletons get judged Saturday 💀

Oct 20, 2026

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150 skeletons get judged Saturday 💀

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — ISSUE # 43

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Free Addams Family on Sunday 🎃

Oct 16, 2026

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Free Addams Family on Sunday 🎃

Friday, October 16, 2026 — ISSUE # 42

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Down 19 in the fourth, won by one 🏈

Oct 13, 2026

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Down 19 in the fourth, won by one 🏈

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — ISSUE # 41

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Sam Johnson
Shores at Hackley tonight 🏈

Oct 9, 2026

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Shores at Hackley tonight 🏈

Friday, October 9, 2026 — ISSUE # 40

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
The dead give tours this weekend 👻

Oct 6, 2026

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The dead give tours this weekend 👻

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — ISSUE # 39

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Buster's back in Muskegon 🎬

Oct 2, 2026

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Buster's back in Muskegon 🎬

Friday, October 2, 2026 — ISSUE # 38

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
First place on the line Friday 🏈

Sep 29, 2026

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First place on the line Friday 🏈

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — ISSUE # 37

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Sam Johnson
Kite weekend in Grand Haven 🪁

Sep 25, 2026

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Kite weekend in Grand Haven 🪁

Friday, September 25, 2026 — ISSUE # 36

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Banner night in Muskegon 🏒

Sep 22, 2026

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Banner night in Muskegon 🏒

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — ISSUE # 35

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Fiesta hits the waterfront this weekend

Sep 18, 2026

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Fiesta hits the waterfront this weekend

Friday, September 18, 2026 — ISSUE # 34

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Fest season isn't done yet

Sep 15, 2026

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Fest season isn't done yet

Tuesday, September, 2026 — ISSUE # 33

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
25 years later, the lakeshore remembers

Sep 11, 2026

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25 years later, the lakeshore remembers

Friday, September 11, 2026 — ISSUE # 32

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
The Art Museum's Biggest Night Yet

Sep 8, 2026

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The Art Museum's Biggest Night Yet

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — ISSUE # 31

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
11 years of polka in Hackley Park

Sep 4, 2026

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11 years of polka in Hackley Park

Friday, September 4, 2026 — ISSUE # 30

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
37 years in the making

Sep 1, 2026

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37 years in the making

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — ISSUE # 29

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Sam Johnson
Kickoff weekend is here

Aug 28, 2026

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Kickoff weekend is here

Friday, August 28, 2026 — ISSUE # 28

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Your farmers market just moved

Aug 25, 2026

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Your farmers market just moved

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — ISSUE # 27

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Your 3-day air show cheat sheet

Aug 21, 2026

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Your 3-day air show cheat sheet

Friday, August 21, 2026 — ISSUE # 26

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Wings are back over Muskegon ✈️

Aug 18, 2026

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Wings are back over Muskegon ✈️

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — ISSUE # 25

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
33 years of Pedro's Pig Roast ⚓

Aug 14, 2026

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33 years of Pedro's Pig Roast ⚓

Friday, August 14, 2026 — ISSUE # 24

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Camps open, one day flips 🏈

Aug 11, 2026

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Camps open, one day flips 🏈

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 — ISSUE # 23

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
One Saturday, three festivals

Aug 7, 2026

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One Saturday, three festivals

Friday, August 7, 2026 — ISSUE # 22

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
20,000 hit the lakefront this week

Aug 4, 2026

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20,000 hit the lakefront this week

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — ISSUE # 21

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Coast Guard Fest's biggest weekend yet

Jul 31, 2026

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Coast Guard Fest's biggest weekend yet

Friday, July 31, 2026 — ISSUE # 20

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson

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