Muskegon Rising Podcast
Welcome to Muskegon Rising, a public service of the Muskegon Rotary Club. Our purpose is to create lasting, positive change. We have been doing that here since 1916. This video/podcast series features Rotarians interviewing local change makers who are bringing their own version of positive growth to Greater Muskegon.
New full-video episodes are released on the Muskegon Rising YouTube channel.
Our goal is to elevate Muskegon’s story, amplify the voices making a difference, and support Rotary’s mission to create lasting, positive community change. An outreach program by the Muskegon Rotary Board of Directors, this weekly podcast/video series is hosted by DJ Hilson, and Aaron Maike The social media director is Jason Piasecki, with production by Mike Vogas.
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Podcasts are released weekly on Thursdays. If you know someone we should be talking to, please let us know at MuskegonRising@gmail.com.
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S3E11: John Gale - Muskegon Area ISD
In this episode of Muskegon Rising, hosts DJ Hilson and John Gale explore how Muskegon County is strengthening school safety through preparation, partnership, and proactive leadership. Gale, a retired Norton Shores Police Chief and current Safety & Security Liaison for the Muskegon Area ISD, explains how law enforcement, educators, and administrators work together to prevent threats, respond effectively to emergencies, and keep students safe. The conversation covers active-shooter training, threat assessment teams, common safety language, reunification planning, and the role parents and students play in reporting concerns responsibly. This insightful discussion highlights why Muskegon County is leading the way in coordinated, community-driven school safety.
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