A Quick Quiz For GPS Board CandidatesLindsey Mahlich and Mindy Conley are challenging current board members Rachal Gort and Richard Vance in a recall election for the two seats on the Grant Public School Board.
We reached out to the candidates asking them to participate in answering a series of questions for the community. Each agreed to participate, however despite numerous attempts to get some type of acknowledgement from Ms Gort since we distributed the questions more than a week ago, we regrettably have not heard from her. Thus, here are the responses from Ms. Conley Ms. Mahlich and Mr. Vance. And please remember to exercise your right to vote on May 7th. -N3 Get Ready To Get Rid Of ItAll year you’ve been saving those dead batteries, sorting through unwanted or outdated solvents and chemicals and wondered what to do with all that old paint.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. Newaygo County Resident Receives Impact Award Success for Brandon Nowak came later in life than expected. In his mid-30s, Brandon Nowak came to the very hard realization his life was not where he wanted it to be. He never completed his high school education, had limited skills and was incarcerated for 18 months.
“Everything that’s happened to me, I’ve done to myself. I always remember that,” Brandon said. “I’m doing what I’m supposed to do, I just did it later on in life. … I’m here because I made my bed, but places like Michigan Works! West Central, they give you a second chance.” 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... RB Stone at the Dogwood on May 3Just as Stone is a jack of all trades, he's also a jack of all genres. A natural storyteller, RB is just as skilled at delighting engaged house-concert audiences with his country and folk-leaning songs as he is revving up festival goers with his band-backed blues and rock and roll. Whether playing an acoustic or electric guitar, RB is at home on stages of all shapes and sizes and knows how to
Catalyzing Community ChangeDespite the absence of Representative Joseph Fox, the dialogues were enriched by the presence of forward-thinking participants, including Senator Outman. His contributions went beyond mere storytelling; his relationships with libraries throughout his district were a clear indicator of what collaborative efforts between state legislators and local libraries could potentially achieve. Senator Outman’s narratives were not only a recount of past achievements but also a call to action for future collaborative endeavors aimed at enhancing community resources and educational infrastructure.
Recognizing 4-H Volunteers during National Volunteer Week!Leadership in 4-H doesn't depend on the amount of knowledge you have about a project. It relies on your willingness to help youth learn. While a young member's project might be photography, horses or sewing, the leader's project is always the YOUTH. Leadership is the ability to get along with people; to tackle a job and see it through. 4-H volunteers are...
Letter: Grant Community Cares...Beginning with the Child and Adolescent Health Care(CAHC) debacle last summer, the School Board made decisions to close the CAHC prior to the meeting it was voted upon, and the matter was not even on the agenda for the meeting when the vote was quickly taken. This led to the battle to keep the Health Center operating for our students, and the battle over a mural created by one of our students and approved by those with authority to do so. It proved to be a national embarrassment...
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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... Groundbreaking CeremonyThe Village of Hesperia is thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking for the newest addition to Vida Weaver Park, a state-of-the-art pavilion set to enhance the community's outdoor experience...
CBD Store Honored For Commitment to CommunityAt their annual Heroes Celebration, United Way of the Lakeshore awarded the CBD Store of Michigan the Community Builder Award. Community Builders support United Way of the Lakeshore through workplace campaigns, volunteering, and much more...
White Cloud Quiz Bowl Back at States!In an absolutely blistering pace during the preliminary rounds, White Cloud decisively overwhelmed Napoleon (410-60), obliterated New Buffalo (390-45), routed Jonesville (290-70), thrashed Pewamo-Westphalia (315-165), and annihilated Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (440-55). For all their success, White Cloud was awarded...
Velocity: N3 Sports Page SponsorGrant Netters Corral CrusadersCloud Runs Past LionsCloud, Tigers SplitA Week's Worth of Packer BaseballNewaygo Brings the Heat to Chip HillsWhite Cloud Boys Wrap Up Successful WeekNewaygo Soccer Unleashes a Scoring Bonanza vs. Big RedsJOBSNCRESA Seeks Candidates for Multiple PositionsNCRESA Seeks Success CoachObituariesLorena WinchelArdis Dawn Anderson |
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