What’s Going On: Parade, Pygmalion, Painting & Sweet Seasonal Singing
Wow, what a weekend we have coming up in the Near North. We selected a quartet of events we thought our readers might find interesting
Let’s talk about parades. As we have said many times before no one puts on a parade like Fremont and the one coming up Friday night is a doozy. The Illumination Parade kicks off the town’s Christmas Stroll and brings Santa to... When 13 Is Anything But Unlucky
How are we doing Newaygo? I mean, as a county, how are we doing when it comes to building toward prosperity via education and employment? Well, according to a national organization who puts out an annual scorecard on such things we’ seem to be looking pretty good...
Father Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Son
Just under a year ago Darrell Dean Dakan was arrested after an altercation with his son Joshua Dakan escalated, ending with the elder Dakan fatally shooting his son.
On December 2nd Dakan, of White Cloud, was found guilty following a week long jury trial regarding the December 27, 2021 shooting death... Tamarac Celebrates 15th Birthday With Events and Specials
To celebrate Tamarac’s 15th birthday, the health and wellness center is featuring a two-week series of events culminating with a special birthday celebration at Tamarac on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. All events and specials are for the entire community to take part in and free of charge...
Big changes in the conferences this season. The Packers will be competing in the Lakes Division of the WMC while the Red Devils and Panthers shift to the WMC Rivers Division.
And the CSAA? Well, the conference will forge the Silver and Gold into a single alloy creating an 11 team group. As a result there will be no home and home series between teams who will meet just once during the season. Then, without saying, the Saturday attendees of our show made the night. They were ready to kick back and have a good time and enjoy some music. As a band it’s always rewarding when people enjoy your music whether it be dancing, watching or singing alone. All of that was going on at the show. The band's second set was one hour twenty minutes and included many crowd favorites and songs that seemed like everyone was singing along to....
The Holiday Season Rings in at Newaygo Christmas Walk
Maybe the mass of people was due to the mild weather. Or perhaps the abundance of advertising so more knew about the event.
Or maybe... it was that everyone was in need of true Christmas spirit, joy and love. Whatever the reason, the streets of the little city of Newaygo were filled with people on Friday, December 2nd. From tiny babies in strollers and loving family members' arms, to the elders of the community who have been here to watch the town grow, change and develop; Newaygo was bustling... 
Shopping With Ken: The Quest For Creativity Brings Us To Bitely
Bitely? Christmas shopping in Bitely?
Absolutely. The northern Newaygo County burg is abuzz with opportunities such as…such as… Ok, the Up North Gift Company might be the only shopping spot beyond the gas station and the Bitely Tavern (great burgers) but it’s a good one. At least that’s what N3 reader Tina Smith indicated when she suggested SWK check it out. So it was off to Bitely, a most pleasant drive into lake-laden Lilley Township. And the trip proved well worth it... Hands in the Dirt: Monarch Waystations
Want more butterflies in your garden or yard? Consider creating a Monarch Waystation.
It can be as big or small as you like, although an ideal size is about 100 square feet, according to monarchwatch.org But even a small strip about 5 feet by 10 feet along a walkway would work. What is needed to meet the requirements for a Monarch Waystation?... Parade To Bring ‘The Big Guy’ To Town
Fremont Area Chamber invites you to join in on the fun of a nighttime parade on Friday, December 9th; festivities begin at 6:00 pm. What could be better than seeing Santa come to town riding on a beautifully lit horse drawn carriage? Each year a different theme challenges the community's creativity and ensures a wide variety of entries. This year our parade theme is “Home for the Holidays”. This year’s parade is sponsored by...
Will New Year Mean New Career?
We are less than a month from a new year, a time when many of us look to the turning of the calendar as an opportunity to make some changes in our lives.
And what better time to take a look at what we might want to pursue when it comes to how we earn our money? Newaygo County not only pays well but also provides some seriously fine benefits to its employees while offering room for professional growth and advancement. Ready to make a change... |
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This past Tuesday I stopped in during the River Country Community Choir’s rehearsal session to snap a few shots and write up a bit of info on the upcoming concert held at the Grant Fine Arts Center this Sunday.
What I saw and heard impressed me to no end... Velocity: N3 Sports Page Sponsor
Orioles Fly Home Victors Over Grant
Lions Fall In Close Home Opener
Boys Basketball Preview
Big changes in the conferences this season. The Packers will be competing in the Lakes Division of the WMC while the Red Devils and Panthers shift to the WMC Rivers Division.
And the CSAA?... Seasonal Depression (SAD)
Similar to Major depression, seasonal depression can be treated quite effectively. In fact, here are some ways that could help:
Interested In Inland Lakes?
Learn about Michigan’s inland lakes online from MSU Extension
Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This six-week online course kicks-off January 10th and is designed for NCCA-Artsplace “Holiday Artist Market”
It’s that time again! Time to visit NCCA-Artsplace to shop for great personal holiday gifts! The Holiday Artist Market is ready for you to come in and shop now through December 30.
Make your selections from handmade functional or decorative pottery, unique paintings, prints, textiles, candles, photography, wood turning, sculpture and Newaygo County 2023 Plat Book Now Available
Newaygo County 4-H Council, with Mapping Solutions, has announced the release of the recently published Newaygo County 2023 Plat Book. It is available through the MSU Extension – Newaygo County office and from various stores and businesses throughout the county.
FADL Holiday Fun: Nibbling At Novels & A (W)Rap Session
'Cool Robots' and Career Opportunities
When asked why participation has been a priority for White Cloud Junior High School, Counselor Melissa Bedell said “We want to provide opportunities for our students to explore careers in our community. It is so great to see the different career pathway options such as
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