 Phil Gabel of TrueNorth accepts a check for the annual Children's Christmas Program from Jason O'Connell of the NC Employee Representation Committee Trash, Transportation Topics Addressed At BOC Meeting
By N3 News Team The Newaygo County Board of Commissioners approved the 2017 agreements with local attorney groups for Public Defender services at Circuit and District court at their regular meeting on Wednesday November 23rd. During the meeting Jason O’Connell of the Employee Representation Committee presented the quarterly casual day donations to Phil Gabel of TrueNorth Community Services for the organization’s annual..  Questions About Health Plans? Need Help Enrolling?
SHGM To Hold Helping Event Saturday, Dec. 10th Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial will host a special event to help people enroll for health insurance on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. People who want to select a health plan that meets their needs can stop by Gerber Memorial’s main lobby anytime during the four-hour event to ask questions, get more information andeven enroll in a plan through Healthcare.gov’s website to find a plan through the Marketplace. “Our certified financial counselors look forward to helping people in our community get the right plan at the right price that meets their needs, and that’s why we encourage everyone to stop by our event,” said Rhonda Hedlund, Gerber Memorial’s supervisor of patient access services. “In recent years....  Shannon Corbett's creation was recently selected as the new Promise Zone logo Promise Zone Development Plan Approved by State
The Newaygo County Area Promise Zone Authority Board recently received word that its development plan was officially approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury. The approval signals the official activation of the Newaygo County Area’s Promise Zone and paves the way for the Promise Zone to capture one-half the growth of the state education tax in the future. Dr. Lori Tubbergen Clark, superintendent of NC RESA and chair of the Promise Zone Authority Board, received...  From left: Jena Zeerip, Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial community health specialist; Josh Gustafson, Gerber Memorial’s community health director; Shelly Johnson, Gerber Memorial’s chief community outreach officer; Dave Wingard, director of research and strategic development at TrueNorth Community Services; Brian Russ, Newaygo County Mental Health director of community support services; and Diane Fleser, TrueNorth self-sufficiency and community health director. Gerber Memorial Wellness Project Snares Top Prize
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial has been awarded a top prize from Spectrum Health that recognizes its work to build a healthier community – by partnering with Newaygo County organizations to work directly with individuals and families to help improve their wellness. Called MI Way to Thrive, Gerber Memorial spearheaded the collaborative action with social services organization TrueNorth, Newaygo County Mental Health, District Health Department #10 and others. “MI Way to Thrive reflects the outstanding work that people...  Jan Stone (right), chief operating officer at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, chats with Andrea Kass, senior patient services representative, in the lobby of the Emergency Department at Gerber Memorial on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. Stone retires on Nov. 17. Gerber Memorial Chief Operating Officer Bids Farewell
Jan Stone Calls It A Career More than four decades ago, Jan Stone had a talk with one of her closest friends at Fruitport High School about their career plans that eventually paved the path for her future. “She wanted to be a nurse, and she was so certain about it, so passionate, so committed about wanting to help people and make them healthy that it was infectious and I thought, ‘I want to be a nurse, too,’” Stone says. “We never looked back. Best decision of my life. I was called to be a nurse, and I’ve had a wonderful career.” Her illustrious career in health care comes to a close...  Board Holds First Post Election Meeting
By Ken DeLaat A rather short agenda greeted the Newaygo County Board of Commissioners as they resumed business following Election Day with a meeting on Thursday November 10th. Board members Christian Ortwein, Patrick Gardner, James Maike, Charles Trapp and Phil Deur won reelection with only Commissioner Ortwein facing opposition in Tuesday’s balloting. Commissioner’s Steven Johnson and Larry Lethorn are serving out their terms with their seats being claimed by...  Kylar Dunn, fitness supervisor at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial and a Marine, stands at attention as the American flag is raised during a Veterans Day celebration at Gerber Memorial’s Healing Garden on Friday SHGM Honors Veterans At Healing Garden Ceremony
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial thanked the nation’s service members during a Veterans Day celebration at the Healing Garden. Around three dozen attendees heard from Gerber Memorial employees who served on the frontlines about the values they learned – and how important it is for veterans facing challenges to reach out and seek help. More than 20 veterans currently work at Gerber Memorial; many of them...  The Three Finalists: Career-Tech Graphics students Parker Beisiegel , Julia Ceme-Prefontaine, and Shannon Corbett. Promise Zone Board Selects Logo Design
At the November 8 meeting of the Newaygo County Area Promise Zone Authority Board, students from the Newaygo County Career-Tech Center presented final concepts for a Promise Zone logo. Doug Clink’s graphic communications students created more than 50 logo options, which the board’s marketing and communications committee then narrowed to three finalists. Career-Tech students Shannon Corbett, Julia Ceme-Prefontaine, and Parker Beisiegel presented their designs... With 80% Of Vote Tallied County Incumbents Hold Decisive Edge
At Midnight and with 80% of the votes tallied the election results for Newaygo County offices in contested elections show: Drain Commissioner Dale Twing holding a 73-26% margin over challenger Jamie Baker. 6th District Commissioner Chris Ortwein has...  Plumb’s To Close Sunday
N3 News Team Employees at the Plumb’s store in Newaygo got an unpleasant surprise when they arrived at work Monday morning. A sign posted on the entrance door tells the story as the facility will be closing their doors on Sunday. The store has long been...  NCSD Updates Info On Shooting
The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Department released the following statement today updating information regarding last week’s fatal shooting in Lilley Township: The victim in the incident has been identified as Timothy M. Shoemaker, 55 years old, from Kentwood. The suspect has been identified as Jason Douglas Verhulst, 41 years old, from Wyoming. Jason Verhulst was arraigned on November 3, 2016 in the...  A group photo before exploring Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary in northern Newaygo County. Discover Your Community Day Explores Local History and Natural Resources
Photos courtesy of Fremont Area Community Foundation A group representing a variety of local businesses and organizations gathered to learn more about Newaygo County’s history and natural resources at Discover Your Community Day on October 28. The event was the third in a series presented by Fremont Area Community Foundation in partnership with the Fremont Area and River Country chambers of commerce. The group was welcomed... Public Comment On Nestlé's Proposed Increased Large Water Withdrawal Accepted - Hearing To Be Announced Later
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) today extended the public comment period an additional 30 days regarding Nestlé Waters North America, Evart, Osceola County, for a proposed increased large quantity water withdrawal made under Section 17 of the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act, 1976 PA 399. Comments will be accepted until December 3, 2016. Written comments...  Girls’ Night Out Provides Fun, Fashion, Frank Health Talk
Free health screenings, early holiday shopping and a nationally renowned expert on women’s health all collaborated for a fun evening Thursday that drew more than 400 people to the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts in Fremont. Now in its 12th year, Girls’ Night Out is a free celebration of women’s health. An opportunity for women to ask questions about health, aging, menopause and other topics without limits, the event featured...  Lilley Township Shooting Results In Death.
Wednesday night about an hour before midnight officers from the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, and White Cloud Police Department responded to a shooting at 3996 W. Cleveland Drive in Lilley Township. Upon arrival, officers found...  Administrator Chris Wren reviewing the accomplishments of retiring Dispatcher Joe Gerencer A Special Board of Commissioners Meeting (It’s all in the perspective)
By Charles Chandler Last week I received an email from the Publisher and Senior Editor of Near North Now asking if I could cover the upcoming October 26th meeting of the Newaygo County Board of Commissioners. Said Publisher further revealed that he was taking his significant other on a much needed vacation and road trip out West to visit their adorable grandchildren. I quickly agreed to sub because I like going to the County Building, it is in my neighborhood and because a bunch of very friendly and helpful people work there. They have a public comments time at these meetings and I needed to... |
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