The Cities of Newaygo County: A Review & A Preview Part III
N3 asked the Mayors of our local cities to provide us with a bit of a review of the past year as well as a little preview for what might be coming down the pike for 2020.
Our first offering featured the city of Grant. https://www.nearnorthnow.com/the-pulse/the-cities-of-our-county-a-review-a-preview. Our next piece visited the county seat of White Cloud https://www.nearnorthnow.com/the-pulse/the-cities-of-our-county-a-review-a-preview-part-ii Now we head west to get the skinny on what’s happening as well as what might be on tap in the fine city of Fremont. FIRES IN AUSTRALIA: HOW YOU CAN HELP
Kathy Morrison is an occasional contributor to NNN who is spearheading an effort to help a family befriended by her son Max who are doing what they can to help during the current conflgaration being experienced down under.
For more photos and details please visit their Morrison Orchards fb page. Many people are concerned about the horrific bushfires in Australia that are ravaging the homes of thousands of people and millions upon millions of Australia's unique animals. Millions of acres of their human and animal habitat has been turned to ash. It is early in their “fire season” but already... 
Bracing For The Flu
With flu spreading in West Michigan, Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial recommends residents follow some simple steps to help minimize symptoms and even avoid the flu altogether, including getting a flu shot and handwashing.
Additionally, people are asked to avoid going to the hospital if they are ill and all visitors are expected to be healthy, with Gerber Memorial facilities taking steps to protect patients, visitors and staff. These include asking visitors about possible symptoms and making facemasks available.
An Advocate For Safe Supportive Birth
“One of the things I really focus on as a certified nurse midwife is empowering women as they go through their healthcare experiences,” said Katie Van Heck, CNM. “As a nurse midwife, I firmly believe in providing women with information and options so they can be active decision makers and ensure the health care they receive is personalized to their individual needs. Personalizing care is very important because..."
What’s Going On This Week? From Morality and Small Towns to Fused Glass Birch Trees & Trivia
Looking for things to do? Want to see what is happening hereabouts that might pique your interest?
We at N3 World Headquarters WGO (What's Going On) Division are here for you. This Week: Midday Mind Expansion Info on tap in Croton Glass (not iced over) Trees Malt & Minutiae |
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Rosali at the Dogwood
Through songwriting and performances, she shares resonant emotions and the authenticity of being, unveiling herself to connect with broad audiences. Rosali’s songwriting realizes life as rich and alluring melodies within the framework of traditional popular songwriting.
Hands in the Dirt: Holly
Out west, the English holly is considered an "invasive obnoxious weed," where it is spreading into forest habitat in California and Washington state. Not so our native Michigan holly, namely Winterberry, Ilex opaca. Winterberry is similar to English holly in that it has red berries, but the berries line the stems of the plant. Unlike its cousin, Winterberry prefers wet soil, and can be found along stream banks. Almost 50 species of birds will feed on its berries, as will rabbits, moose and deer. A deciduous shrub, it grows 3 to 15 feet tall.
Friday BBall Results
G-Shriver starts the Packer engine, Lions struggle in 3rd, Doornbos helps Tigers go 3-0 in Gold, Bayle cans 22 in Hespo win, Cloud breezes past Devs.
B-Pack wins again as Moon & Campbell dominate inside, Lions go cold in 3rd. Coach less than thrilled in RD win,Tigers win big, Panthers lose big. Recycling Changes: What You Need To Know
As with most things in life, change is inevitable. And so, more change is coming to all Newaygo County recycling programs.
To align with other global recycling programs, the Kent County based Material Recovery Facility that recycling haulers utilize is changing what they accept at their institution. Cart Right Recycling and Republic Waste, the two recycling providers in Newaygo County, are implementing these changes immediately. It’s Nature’s Way: A Call to Compassion
When nature is viewed as something outside of our lives or outside of the human species, it is much easier to take it for granted and for profit. When nature is acknowledged as a complex web of life within which we are embedded and upon which we depend, it causes us to be conscientious of how we alter or use nature to fit our needs.
And when we learn to love nature, to develop that... |
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