What’s With The Bridge Signs?
We were confused.
While press releases indicated a start date of 7-8 for the Newaygo M-37 bridge work the signs placed by MDOT sometimes changed the date to the 15th and then back again and continued to do this off and on for days. Near North Now with diligent journalistic fervor contacted MDOT about the sign last weekend and word was passed along to the appropriate sources about the apparent gaffe. Come Monday the signs indeed changed indicating caution because of the work being done ahead. Except there was no work being done... “Proud To Be A Nurse”
“I don’t believe my actions were going above and beyond,” she said. “From our conversations, I knew that Katie was devastated that they had to cancel Kevin’s birthday. As a mother myself, I know how important your children are and you want everything to be perfect. I couldn’t change the situation, but I could bring in cake and ice cream and turn an unfortunate situation into something memorable...
New Hours at Fremont Recycling
The Fremont site for recycling, developed as a prototype for future recycling efforts has been a huge success since opening the gates this past February. With regulated hours the volunteer staffed location provides a seamless process for accessing the site. They also help to identify whether materials brought in are appropriate leading to a significant reduction in contamination from improper disposals along with providing some education for novice recyclers.
With the operation of the facility still rather new options continue to be explored as a way to increase efficiency, Beginning on Monday, July 8, the site will be adjusting their hours of operation to 9am-12pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. 3R will be handling the coordination of volunteers for... And Then There Were Four
Once again the Hesperia Village Council could not summon a quorum and once again the business meeting came to an end before it really began.
The resignation of Gerald Derks Jr. from the Hesperia Village Council received by the Village Clerk Monday came after months of no shows at council meetings and while recall advocates may applaud his departure it does little to alter the problem facing the bi-county town. Without a quorum the action necessary to replace the often absent and now resigned council member as well as filling the spots created by the resignations of Carol Kochans and Kristi DanBesten remains in limbo... 
Motocross & Market; Pinball & Park Art; Gardens & Great Tunes Catfish and The Man
Friday from 7-10pm at the Brew Works in Fremont you can hear the ever evolving music of Lynn Thompson who will take listeners on a journey with a blending of blues. bluegrass, and country with a dash of rock and a dollop of roots.
Good listening. Also Friday the welcoming atmosphere of the RiverStop Saloon will see the return of Catfish and The Man so if you’re in need of a little rock and roll get yourself to the Saloon and get ready to boogie down a bit starting about 7ish. Food's good too. Saturday as a little pre party for the looming Baby Food Festival the White Agency Kick Off Craft Show will bring... |
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Hands In The Dirt: Going Native
As for medicinal properties, purple coneflower is a member of the genus, Echinacea. Found in the vitamin aisle, Echinacea tablets are widely sold in grocery and drug stores for cold relief. But be careful, there can be allergic reactions and interference with prescription medications. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you...
Dogwood Summer Youth Theater presents "Tom Sawyer"
With its hilarious accounts of boyish pranks and its shrewd assessments of human nature, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" has captivated generations of all ages. This classic story offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity to savor a witty and action-packed account of small-town boyhood in a bygone era.
The production has 28 Newaygo County youth participating in the show. Bird Goober: Granite Hill Lake
From the road and from the air, there is lots of evidence that we’re not in West Michigan anymore! We encountered two gray wolves on our drive and a black bear on our last trip. We were advised that if nature calls while we’re fishing, it’s better to land at one of the many islands rather than the mainland shore to avoid a chance encounter with a large carnivore...
Golf-O- Ree Coming To Village GreenIt's once again time for the White Cloud Rotary Club Golf-O-Ree to be held Friday, August 9. In the event’s 67th year, the Village Green Golf Course in Newaygo will host the Golf-O-Ree. The event will feature an array of activities before, during and after golfing from raffle and giveaway prizes, including many golf packages, along with mulligans, and contests at every hole; including closest to the...
The Gavel Is Passed
The White Cloud Rotary Club recently inducted Holly Moon as President of the Club for 2019-2020 year. Michele LaFontsee is President-Elect. Betty Carpenter will continue as Club Secretary, and Julia Bird, as...
The Forgotten River Part IV
In Hesperia and White Cloud and along the White River the recreational kayaking and fishing potential exists but is not developed and the economic benefits are lost. A comparison between the White River and the nearby Pere Marquette can reveal the scale of that lost opportunity.
Both the White River and the Pere Marquette River begin life in the same general area of Michigan. They are only... |
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