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County Board Honors Gerencer, Correction Officers
At the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners retiring Newaygo County Central Dispatch icon Bernie Gerencer was honored for his 35 year Newaygo County career providing assistance to the community from the 911 Dispatch Center.
Also honored at the meeting were the correction officers involved in lifesaving efforts at the jail. The recognition read: 
Pizza Poll Results
Wow, folks in our slice of bipeninsular paradise are definitely serious about their pizza.
In a totally non-scientific poll, hopefully not rife with voter fraud, we took two venues from each of 4 areas and ran a bit of a competition asking our readers to make the choice between the pairs. We did not include all of the pizza places in our area and we definitely heard from a few folks about it. With apologies to Hit The Road Joe, where Saturday nights are pie night, Croton Trading Post, Brew Works, The Pig Slice, the Bitely Bar and Pine Cone this was merely a friendly mano a mano contest pitting a pair of pizza purveyors in chosen regions. The venues not part of the contest definitely have.,. Pharmacy Desert? Not Here.
While Fremont continues to have options locally, the loss in Grant hits a community with a high percentage of older adults who tend to take more medications than younger people. Fortunately, there is still an all service pharmacy in town operated by Family Health Care.
And no, you do not need to be a patient of FHC to take advantage of the services they offer. The pharmacy is open to the public... Luke Winslow King at the Dogwood on January 17
He has shared the stage with Jack White, Taj Mahal, Rosanne Cash, and many others. His original song "Everlasting Arms" was performed by Dr. John in the Playing for Change ‘Songs Around the World’ series on YouTube. His music has been featured on Anderson Cooper Live (CNN), NCIS: New Orleans (CBS), and Deadliest Catch (Discovery).
Letter: January 6th Thoughts
The democratic process, which I had taken for granted, now fills me with unease. All because a defeated, twice-impeached president refused to accept his loss. This individual chose to prioritize his ego over the will of the people, over democracy itself. He fueled baseless lies, incited a mob, and set the stage for an attack on the Capitol—an attack that included chants to hang the Vice President and...
A Rocky Roar in Motown
Despite recent success (Bless you, Dan Campbell) the Lions have always been the underdog. Fans such as myself have been waiting forever (well, since ‘57 for those of us old enough to recall Bobby Layne) for the Lions to achieve success. And this, above all, was to be our year.
They came out of the box firing until one by one players exited with injuries. The heartbreak of seeing Hutch go down, soon followed by Anzalone and a slew of others hitting the IR forcing them to patch together a defense called on to face the league’s finest QB’s with that challenging man to man coverage they employ. Then on... Lowering the Risk of Heart Disease
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently recognized Family Health Care for meeting or exceeding national benchmarks in several quality initiatives.
The health center earned the National Quality Leader Award for Heart Health for its work in hypertension control, the use of aspirin or antiplatelet for ischemic vascular disease, statin therapy, and tobacco use screening and cessation intervention. Family Health Care was one of only two community health centers in Michigan and among 26 health centers nationwide to earn the award, placing them in the top two percent of health centers in the United States... Community Foundation Awards $3.2 Million in Grants
Grant support was awarded to a variety of organizations and programs serving Newaygo County residents, including programs centered on watershed restoration, career and college access, literacy, hunger prevention, and more. Most grants targeted one of the Community Foundation’s three focus areas: community development, education, and poverty reduction...
Ready for Winter Sowing?
Get ready for spring gardening with this Native Plant Winter Seed Sowing & Seed Ball Workshop. The Newaygo County Environmental Coalition (NCEC) will host this “Make It & Take It” event on Saturday, January 11 from 10am – 12noon. It will take place at the NCEC office located at 432 Quarterline St, Newaygo, 49337, in the United Church of Christ building.
Everyone who has pre-registered will be able to make and take home native plant “seed balls” and/or mini-greenhouses. The event is free – however donations will be welcomed to help.., Inland Lakes 101 Coming in January
Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This introductory six-week online class is designed for anyone interested in gaining a greater appreciation for inland lakes including concerned residents, decision makers, local leaders, and lakefront property owners. Course instructors include faculty from MSU Extension and state agency personnel.
The course covers a variety of topics including lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic plants, Michigan water law, and community engagement. These topics are... 2025 Firewood Permits Available
Firewood permits for the 2025 calendar year are now available. Firewood permits can be obtained by phone, mail, or in-person at any of the five HMNFs offices between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. “You will need to provide your full name, address, license plate number and the amount of firewood desired, up to the number of cords specified on the permit,” says Customer Service Representative Tony Beals...
Mackinac State Historic Parks Accepting Applications for Artist-in-Residence Program
The Mackinac State Historic Parks Artist-In-Residence Program is designed to promote and encourage the creation of artistic works inspired by the history, natural wonders, and beauty of Mackinac Island. The residencies are available to artists of all mediums, including, but not limited to, writers, composers, sculptors, and visual artists including photographers.
The two-week residencies are available beginning in early June and continuing through early October... |
SEARCH NEAR NORTH NOWPublic NoticeFHC Grant CAHC Advisory Council to MeetPublic Notice: The next advisory council meeting for the Family Health Care Grant Child and Adolescent Health Center will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Grant Public Schools administration building. The meeting will be open to the public, and lunch will be provided. To RSVP for lunch, please call (231) 834-1350. A virtual option will also be available at meet.google.com/VXG-OCBA-BQH or by calling 1-929-251-5532 code: 560340384#
BOC Seats New Member, Kolk Reelected as Board Chair
The Newaygo County Board of Commissioners held their organizational meeting on Thursday January 2nd. None of the incumbents faced opposition in the primary held in August and each retained their seats with the November election. The only new face on the board...
Want to Catch a Sturgeon?
The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online in advance to participate in the fishing season, and those age 17 or older must have a valid Michigan fishing license...
Free Workshop on Invasive Species
SPORTSRusso Shines for Tiger Grapplers
Tigers Snap Streak, Lions Cloud Fall in Division Play
Packers Sink Vikings
Tigers Keep Rolling, Lions, Cloud Fall Short
NCRESA Seeks Paraprofessional in Business Applied Technology Program
NCRESA Seeks Student Success Administrative Assistant
DHD#10 OFFERS FREE RADON HOME TESTS
January is Radon Action Month, and District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), together with Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA), is using this month to educate about the dangers of radon gas. Throughout January, DHD#10 is offering free home radon test kits at each DHD#10 office.
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