Newaygo County News

For every improvement in the health status of babies, it seems there's a troublesome trend, according to a 15-year trend report on infant health released Tuesday.

Middle and high schools in Muskegon and Reeths-Puffer will provide after-school and summer activities and academic support with a grant that could potentially amount to $3.75 million.

A motorcycle rider was killed and a passenger injured Saturday evening in Newaygo County.

Fulfilling a dream: David Hall and his dog, Kaytob, walk past their cabin as they do chores while his wife, Laura, works in a garden on 10 acres in Newaygo County.

Federal stimulus money announced last week for Michigan forest projects includes upgrades, maintenance and signs for roads and trails in Newaygo County.

The state is kicking in cash to help two West Michigan communities beautify streets and create a bike path.

Camp Newaygo has a long history of re-inventing itself. The 101-acre former Grand Rapids YWCA summer camp is entering another chapter, reopening as a year-round facility after a $2.5 million renovation and expansion of Lang Lodge.

Firefighters are working to put out a wildfire that has spread to 10 acres in Newaygo County.

The family of an elderly woman who has Alzheimer's disease is upset that a salesman came to their mother's home and sold her $1,600 dollars worth of gutters.

NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. Troopers from the Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck.

A variety of witnesses took the stand in Ottawa County Circuit Court Friday as the Prosecutor tried to build his case against Troy Brake of Grant .

Friday was day four in the trial of the man accused of killing four people in Wright Township.

The case West Michigan has been waiting for began, Tuesday afternoon. A jury was seated, as defense and prosecuting attorneys began their opening arguments in the Troy Brake murder trial.

Building inspection for Newfield Township won't be through Oceana County starting later this summer.

Daniel Moon, 23, was in critical condition at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, while five other Fremont residents were treated at Gerber Memorial Hospital for less-serious injuries.

Five people are hospitalized, several with serious injuries, following a crash late Monday night in Newaygo County.

In 2004, Fremont native Kaite Lyn Christofferson mapped out a five-year personal plan.

The camp's lodge is undergoing a $2.5 million renovation. The families of Ellen Chamberlin and Julie Waite have gleaned generations of memories and experiences from Camp Newaygo.

Posted: 4-22-2009 Local volunteers find joy in helping in others Although a survey done by the Giving USA Foundation indicated that charitable giving hit a record high in 2007 in the United States, experts predict that with the economic downturn, charitable monetary giving will fall off.

The honor qualifies the students, who partner with several area business mentors, for the world championship, April 16-18 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.