Fatal Shooting Brings ChargesThe Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced that Karl and Theresa Robart, of Garfield Township, were both arraigned in the 78th District Court. Each of them is charged with one count of Firearms – Safe Storage Violation – Minor Present and Inflicted Death to Another, a felony punishable by 15 years and/or $10,000.
Get Ready To Get Rid Of ItAll year you’ve been saving those dead batteries, sorting through unwanted or outdated solvents and chemicals and wondered what to do with all that old paint. Light bulbs, auto fluids, pesticides and lawn chemicals are cluttering up the garage and you have yet to find a graveyard for that old home theater in the basement.
Never fear. The annual HHW day is arriving Saturday MAY 18th!!! It will be held at the Newaygo County Road Commission 935 E 1 Mile Rd in White Cloud. White Cloud Reaches National Quiz Bowl Playoff!In an existential quest to earn their rightful place among the hallowed ranks of our program's lore, the White Cloud Quiz Bowl team ventured to Chicago to face off against the nation's fiercest competition. The NAQT Small School National Championship Tournament comprised three divisions, boasting 826 players from 143 teams, representing 127 schools across 35 states. More specifically...
Trio of Local Seniors Reap Scholarship CashGerber Federal Credit Union awarded a total of $4,500 as a result of its Annual Essay Scholarship program. This is an increase of $1,750 over the prior year. Entrants were asked to explain their “decision-making process for deciding on a career choice” in 300-500 words. Entries were accepted from Gerber Federal Credit Union members currently attending their senior year of high school and...
Camp Experience Builds Positive RelationshipsTall Turf Ministries has been in business since 1968 and has operated Camp Tall Turf since 1969. This camp located in Walkerville sits on the shores of Campbell Lake and owns 245 acres. Our overnight camp has a mission to equip youth and families for lives of reconciliation in God’s world.
In efforts to achieve our goals, campers build positive relationships with people from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds in a safe, Christian environment. Throughout their time together, youth engage in... A New Leader at Bellwether HarborBellwether Harbor Animal Shelter has named Kyle Gilbert as its first ever paid Executive Director to lead the organization, ensuring it will continue to grow and serve the community for years to come.
Gilbert will focus not only on the shelter’s day-to-day operations but marketing, relationship building, and fundraising that will continue the mission of protecting and nurturing abandoned, abused, and neglected homeless animals, and educating the people looking to adopt our dogs and cats for their forever homes. Gilbert brings over eight years of experience in... Hands in the Dirt: FoxglovesThere seems to be an infinite number of new ways to garden: pollinator gardens, water gardens, native plant gardens, matrix gardening, xeriscape gardening, and hydroponic gardening.
But some people, like a neighbor, just plant lots of their favorite flower. In his case, it’s foxglove. And it makes for a beautiful nostalgic sight... Getting Married“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” Frederick Nietzsche
I think old Fred was onto something there. Friendship in a marriage certainly gets you through those inevitable times when the frustrations of day to day life seem to have a decided edge on good times enjoyed together. After all, what better way to experience a friendship than |
SEARCH NEAR NORTH NOWFree Gun Locks Available at MDHHSAll MDHHS offices should have gun locks available no later than June.
In 2020, firearms injuries became the number one cause of death for children in the United States and Michigan, surpassing motor vehicle deaths and those caused by other injuries... NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography CompetitionThe NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography Competition is an annual event with the goal of exhibiting and acknowledging some of the finest photographers in Michigan while encouraging greater growth and achievement in the photographic community. With an entry deadline of May 25, photographers across the state are shooting and printing their favorite subjects for their entries in this year’s competition.
ATTENTION POETS!Cloud Sweeps ‘Cats, EaglesThe Lions Make the Coyotes HowlCloud Track Takes On Conference FoesWC Girls Shine in Kent CityGrant Netters Corral CrusadersCloud Runs Past LionsJOBSNCRESA Seeks Applicants for Various PositionsNCRESA Seeks Candidates for Multiple PositionsNCRESA Seeks Success Coach |
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