Football Playoffs: Who’s Going Where?
The Grant Tigers will make a return visit to Tri County, the site of their encounter earlier this season when the Vikings lit up the scoreboard with 40 points to the 14 the Tigers were able to tally.
It was a low point for the Grant team after opening with losses to a pair of highly ranked teams in Comstock Park and Reed City plus a forfeit win over Chip Hills. After the loss to TC they were 0-3 when taking the field but rebounded with wins over Fremont and Newaygo before dropping a pair of close ones and finishing with the Kent City victory that propelled them into the playoffs.
The Vikes have had a dream season marred only by...
It was a low point for the Grant team after opening with losses to a pair of highly ranked teams in Comstock Park and Reed City plus a forfeit win over Chip Hills. After the loss to TC they were 0-3 when taking the field but rebounded with wins over Fremont and Newaygo before dropping a pair of close ones and finishing with the Kent City victory that propelled them into the playoffs.
The Vikes have had a dream season marred only by...
Honoring Those Who Served
Heroes United is a special event as part of United Way of the Lakeshore’s season of caring and their annual campaign. This year, they are paying special tribute to heroes. For the tribute the Budweiser Clydesdales & Local Veteran Community Groups will participate in the parade.
The Fremont Heroes Tribute Parade will occur Wednesday, November 10th beginning at 4 PM. The parade route will begin on S. Stewart Avenue, turn down Main Street, and end at the Veterans Memorial Park where food trucks, snacks, and refreshments will be available... Local Housing Gets a Big Boost
On this cool crisp mid-October Monday morning about 30 or so folks from a number of entities throughout the county gathered along the back section of the River Hills neighborhood in Newaygo to celebrate the fruition of a groundbreaking (in the most literal sense of the word) effort.
Sable Homes, in cooperation with project consultants Fishbeck, the City of Newaygo, Newaygo County, and the Michigan Land Bank Authority, kicked off phase two of the expanding neighborhood in Newaygo with... 
Hands in the Dirt: Fall Gardening
Usually this time of year, I’m cleaning out my garden bed, adding some mulch or compost and wondering how long it will be until the new seed catalogs arrive.
But this fall, my garden is still going strong …arugula, parsley, onions, and kale are at their prime. The earliest prediction for first frost isn’t until the end of October. So my fall gardening plans are changing. Instead of pulling out my herbs, flowers and veggies, I plan to... Need Lab Work? Going Online Makes It Easy
Individuals can now go online to schedule outpatient lab appointments at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial.
“Spectrum Health is excited to offer online scheduling for outpatient lab appointments that individuals can do at their convenience, on their own time, with a few taps of a smartphone or clicks of a mouse,” said Julie Ward, Spectrum Health lab manager 
COVID Test Site Opens At NC RESA
Survey to Assess Our Northern Michigan CommunityThe Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA), is made up of 7 local health departments covering 31 counties. NMPHA provides leadership and facilitates the development of a common agenda, shared measurement, mutually-reinforcing activities, and continuous communication.
This survey is intended for anyone who lives (permanent or temporary) in the 31 counties of Northern Lower Michigan. This survey can be taken online or via paper format. This survey will close Sunday, October 31 at 11:59 pm. This survey is available in English and Spanish. MiThrive community survey New Booster InfoDistrict Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has received authorization to begin giving booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals should plan to get booster doses six months after primary mRNA series or two months after single dose of Johnson & Johnson.
“We anticipated that this decision would be made and are prepared to provide booster doses to all eligible individuals,” stated Kevin Hughes, Health Officer for DHD#10. “Individuals can also receive COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses from their healthcare providers and local pharmacies as well... |
SEARCH NEAR NORTH NOWMegan Again: A Return To Trail Of Terror
This is the fifth time I have been terrorized by the trail's fantastic cast of horrifying characters. I brought along my two teens and four of our bravest neighbors. This was going to be the first haunted experience for one of our group members. Being just 12 years old, she was finally old enough to get the crap scared out of her. There were a few younger kids there, but parent’s beware, it may not be suitable for some. Also, if you have a heart condition or are sensitive to strobe lights, you might want to sit this out.
Michigan Big Year Part 4: February 1-24
The second month of my big year has been a time where it has become obvious that new birds are going to be hard-fought. Weekends have become targeted on rarities and weekdays frustrating as I watch eBird report findings that I have no chance at unless I quit my job...or hope they'll stick around until the weekends.
Wheatland Scholarships Support Budding Artists
Children ages 3-18 living or attending school in Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, Newaygo or Montcalm Counties may apply for Jenine Stickler Memorial Fund funding toward art tools - dance shoes, acoustical musical instruments (such as violin, bass, piano, flute, etc.), variety of art supplies or equipment (such as weaving, carving, painting, pottery) used in the traditional arts.
Birding During Hunting Season
Michigan’s public lands offer a great chance to see birds and other wildlife while spending quality time in the great outdoors. But maybe you’re concerned it’s not safe to hike or go birding in the woods during hunting season – the good news is hunting is a very safe sport, and, with a little knowledge and preparation, you can confidently enjoy birding during any hunting season.
Here are some tips... When To Keep Them Home
With the school year well underway, District Health Department #10 wants to remind parents of the guidelines for when their children can attend or need to stay home from school or childcare. COVID-19 rates in our area continue to be high, especially in school aged children. We are also seeing higher than expected respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity. RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially...
Water Grant / Police Accreditation For Newaygo
“The City of Newaygo has very good water and meets all state requirements regarding the chemical makeup of the water. However, we are still required to visually verify and inventory the pipes in our water system, which is an expensive process since it requires digging many holes throughout town to expose and verify pipe type.
“We are grateful to the State of Michigan for awarding a grant of $86,423 to offset the cost. The grant was awarded under their Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) program.” |
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