Smugglers At North Shore On The Rise
Are you ready for some lakeside dining Near Northians?
Things have been rocking at the site of the much anticipated Smuggler’s at North Shore eatery, a venue soon to take their place in the dining landscape of our region and committed to providing a unique dining experience. The groundbreaking in late September was welcome news to lake dwellers who have sorely missed the waterfront restaurant that has seen several incarnations at the site. Four and a half years have gone by since... FACF Grant Awards Announced
More than 50 grants were awarded in total, including a $12,500 grant to Goodwill Industries of West Michigan for their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA offers free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income families in Newaygo County. It also helps families identify tax credits they might be eligible for, like the earned income tax credit. For more information, call 2-1-1 or visit vitawestmichigan.org.
Another grant for up to $43,450 was awarded... “A Testament To Their Abilities”
Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital, the new name for Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, received re-certification as a Level 4 Trauma Center. Receiving this designation means the emergency department is capable of providing advanced trauma life support prior to the transfer of patients to a higher-level trauma center. Under the Level Four designation, Gerber Hospital can provide evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients.
Sara Bouwkamp Retirement Recognized by BOC
Sara Bouwkamp was honored for her years of service at the regular meeting of the Newaygo County Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, January 25th.
Ms. Bouwkamp retired after 19 years at the county with her last nine being with the Sheriff’s Office where she finished her career as Office Manager. The resolution read by Board Chair Bryan Kolk praised her as being... 
Health Dept. Launches Syringe Service Program
District Health Department #10 now offers Safe Use Kits, which are aimed at reducing the negative effects associated with drug use, and include syringes, alcohol swabs, sterile water, cookers, cottons, tourniquets, fentanyl test strips, and condoms. A Substance Use Disorder (SUD) resource sheet with treatment, recovery, and naloxone resources are also provided.
Safe Use Kits can be accessed Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm in Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford Counties. In addition, individuals can dispose of syringes, needles, and other sharps at all DHD#10 offices... 
2022 White River Watershed Collaborative Highlights
The White River Watershed Collaborative championed an effective year of conservation in the watershed. This burgeoning collaborative of nonprofit organizations, state and federal agencies, municipalities, and community leaders continued to work together to collect baseline data, initiate strategic restoration efforts, and educate and engage the watershed’s community. Here are some highlights from the past year...
Early College Newaygo County
Parents, do your students want a head start on their career or want to finish their college degree sooner? If so, talk to your high school counselor about the Early College Newaygo County (ECNC) Program. The Early College Program is an engaging three-year program that offers high school students a jumpstart in advancing their careers. Start sooner and finish sooner by earning up to 62 credits for free through...
Environmentally Responsible
Newaygo County Environmental Coalition (NCEC) is proud to coordinate Michigan Green Schools for Newaygo County. On January 18th, NCEC Board member, Katie Clark, presented Scott Sherman, principal of Fremont High School (FHS), and Julie Anderson, FHS MI Green School Coordinator and orchestra teacher, the school’s Michigan Green Schools Emerald Award and flag to display.
“I saw that the coordinator position was open last year, and I like to... Let’s Talk Stroke with Dr. Muhib Khan Dr. Muhib Khan
Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital physician Muhib Khan, MD, will host “Let’s Talk Stroke” during the Regional Stroke Support Group held at Tamarac Health and Wellness Center on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, online access is also available.
At this month’s meeting, Dr. Khan will share the latest research and treatments related to stroke... Riding For Free
Next month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will debut its free snowmobiling weekend, which will allow snowmobilers to operate their machines over a two-day period without the requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit.
The dates for the free snowmobiling weekend are Feb. 11-12. The Michigan Legislature approved bills requiring the DNR to offer... |
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Fight The February Blues; Visit The FADL
The Wednesday Readers Book Group will meet on Monday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams. The Non-Fiction Book Discussion will meet on Monday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Between the World & Me by Ta-Nehisi. The Daytime Book Group will meet on Thursday, February 23rd at 12:30 p.m. to discuss Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. Plus, we are...
Velocity: N3 Sports Page Sponsor
Sports Shorts: Local Cagers at MCC, NFL Title Games & Bracket Pick #1
A quartet of teammates and former rivals from our area are doing their thing on a successful MCC team. Led by former Packer Calla Miller, who recently was named conference player of the week, the Jayhawks also have Fremont’s Haley Zerlaut as well as Lion alumni Emmerson Goodin and Kayla Fisk on the squad. They are currently...
Boys Hoops: Eagles Clip Cloud, Cards Take Tigers, Packers Win 3rd In A Row
Friday Girls Hoops: Packers Win; Tigers, Cloud & Devils Dropped
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Cloud, Devils Notch Wins; Tigers & Lions Fall
Community Foundation Scholarship Deadline Draws Near
The deadline for high school seniors to apply for scholarships from Fremont Area Community Foundation is March 1.
Family Day!
4-H families from around the county gathered for 4-H Family Day at Camp Newaygo! Between archery, hiking the wetland trail, and crafting pinecone birds, youth and adults alike enjoyed the day. Of course, between activities, everyone enjoyed s'mores and hot cocoa while...
12 Weeks To A Healthier You
Gerber Offering Free Health and Wellness Coaching
Community members who are looking for ways to add more fruits and veggies to their diets or learn how to remain calm and balanced under stress can now tap into Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital’s certified health coaches to access the tools and resources needed to succeed. Through the free Motivate program, participants can... Bringing In Tourists
2022 marked the best year in NCTC history, in terms of web traffic. Newaygocountyexploring.com boasted over 84,000 visitors throughout the year. While about 60% of this traffic hails from the Great Lakes State (mostly Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor & Detroit areas), NCTC is proud to share that individuals from every state in the US visited our website, learning about the amazing assets we have to offer in Newaygo County.
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