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M-37 Bridge Repairs in Newaygo Start March 24
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Anlaan Corp. will be making improvements to the M-37 bridge over the Muskegon River. This $730,000 investment includes substructure repairs, steel pin and link plate replacement, and expansion joint improvements.
Traffic restrictions: One lane will be open in each direction on the M-37 bridge via lane closures and traffic shifts. During construction, M-82 will be closed at the intersection with M-37 and will be detoured on Evergreen Drive. FACF Unveils ‘Reverse’ Scholarship
Fremont Area Community Foundation announces the new Make Newaygo County Home Scholarship for adults who have recently finished their post-secondary education and plan to live and work in Newaygo County. Scholarship awards can be used for student loan repayment, down payment on a home, or other expenses.
The Make Newaygo County Home Scholarship will be for a maximum of $15,000, paid out on a quarterly basis over three years. The scholarship can be used toward the repayment of a student loan, moving expenses, a down payment on a house, or other expenses related to making this area home... Baldwin Prison to Reopen
We contacted Michigan Works West Central Executive Director Shelly Keene about hiring for the facility’s reopening.
“Michigan Works! West Central is committed to helping the North Lake Correction Facility reopen under this new federal contract. Our team has made initial contact with the GEO Group and expect to become more involved with the organization as their timeline to reopen is finalized. This project is still in the early stages, but my team is ready to assist in any way we can to help fill the variety of positions that will be available at the facility.” Hands in the Dirt: Snowdrops
Snowdrops are woodland wildflowers that appear at the cusp of spring often when snow is still on the ground. It is one of the first to flower as winter retreats between February and March.
The delicate snowdrop (Galanthus) is a perennial that grows from a bulb. It is an early promise of spring and symbolizes better times ahead. Native to Europe and the Mideast, snowdrops prefer moist soil and alkaline soil. Bulbs can be planted in the spring or the fall. But the bulbs need temperatures below 20 degrees to force blooms. Graduation, Dropout Rates for Local Schools
Statewide numbers have bounced back from a Covid downturn that began in 2021. The number of students across the state dropping out has also decreased, though it’s a number that has varied between 7-8% for several years.
Statewide 82.83% of the 115,097 students graduated and 7.6% dropped out. In 2023 the grad rate was 81.7 and in 2020 the figure was 82,7%. Here’s how our local schools fared. Percentages are rounded up or down. Stage Door Players to Perform Nana's Naughty Knickers
Comedy coming to White Cloud in April
Unknown to her landlord, Gil Schmidt (Clint Reed), her granddaughter Bridget and even her best friend Vera Walters (Laurie Deater), 83 year old Sylvia Charles (Beverly Guikema) is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! It gets complicated when Officer Tom (James Briggs II) gets involved. Then a delivery mix-up with the UPS man (Wynter Groenke) makes matters worse.... Keeping Bears at Bay
As the weather warms, thousands of hungry black bears across northern Michigan will leave their dens and go hunting for food that could include bird seed, pet food and garbage.
Wildlife experts from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources urge residents to be diligent this spring by removing bird feeders and pet food from outdoors, using bear-resistant garbage cans and keeping grills and patio furniture clean. More than 10,000 black bears live in the Upper Peninsula. Another 2,000 or so reside in the northern Lower Peninsula, with the bear population slowly expanding south..... Cloud Clashes at the
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SEARCH NEAR NORTH NOWNewaygo County Poetry Contest
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of poets, creative writers, educators, and philanthropists. All winners will receive a cash prize: $250 for the winner of the 11-17 age group, $100 for the two runners up of the 11-17 age group, $500 for the winner of the 18 and over age group, and $250 for the two runners up of the 18 and over age group...
Home Grown Gardening Event Saturday April 5
The public is invited to “Growing Together: A Home Grown Gardening Gathering” on Saturday, April 5 from 1pm to 4pm. It will be held at True North Services, 6308 South Warner Avenue Fremont, MI, 49412. Space is limited so registration is needed. To register go to bit.ly/HomeGrownGarden, or...
Looking to Try Something New?
"Behind the Play," a free production workshop, is being offered by Stage Door Players of White Cloud on April 24th at 7pm. Anyone interested in theater - actors, stage managers, set designers, directors, costumers, etc are welcome to attend and learn all the things that go into a production. Find out what happens "behind the scenes," ...
Rivers Reimagined
Newaygo County Environmental Coalition hosts presentation on dam removal at NCHM
Join us on March 29th at the Newaygo County Heritage Museum as Paul Haan speaks to the transformative power of dam removal. The presentation starts at 10 am. Michigan Irish Music Festival Unveils New Look, Announces Dates for 2025
The Michigan Irish Music Festival, presented by Family Financial Credit Union, is rolling out a new look that celebrates its role as one of the Midwest's premier cultural celebrations. The refreshed brand comes as the festival continues to
SPORTSNewaygo Lions Soccer Kicks Off 2025 Season
Indians Open Season at GVSU
White Cloud Track Has Promising Outlook
JOBS
NC RESA Looking For Early Childhood SpecialistNC RESA is looking for a new Early Childhood Specialist to fill an open position. The ECS serves as an instructional coach for Great Start Readiness Program preschool classrooms. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in early childhood education or child development plus a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or a closely related field) with 10 years’ of relevant experience. Candidates must also demonstrate...
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