🌱 Is it really safe to get back in Hess Lake now?

Morning Newaygo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Is it really safe to get back in Hess Lake now?
• How could this Lansing bill change searches on Newaygo hunting land?

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain at times, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
• Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 65, low: 37.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hess Lake harmful algae bloom advisory lifted in Newaygo County (recordpatriot.com) — If you spend time around Hess Lake in Newaygo County, health officials have lifted the harmful algae bloom advisory but still urge caution near any remaining green or scummy water. Residents, visitors, and pet owners are advised to avoid suspect areas, limit fish from affected spots, and rinse off promptly if exposed.
   

• No Trespassing Means No Trespassing: Michigan Bill Would Keep State Government Off Private Land (michigannewssource.com) — Newaygo County landowners are part of the debate over a new Michigan bill that would stop state officers from using the "open fields" doctrine to search private land without a warrant. A lawsuit by local property owners and testimony from hunting advocates are fueling efforts in Lansing to strengthen rural residents' privacy and property rights.
   

📸 Around Newaygo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newaygo

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  11:00 am
• Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
  2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Horseback Trail Rides at Camp Henry →
  Camp Henry, 5575 South Gordon Avenue, Newaygo
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Newaygo Fall Stream Sampling →
  Resonate Church, 302 E 68th St, Newaygo
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Morley Stanwood at Newaygo →
  Newaygo MI
  9:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
• Kent City Girls JV Volleyball @ Grant →
  Grant Jr./Sr. High School, 96 E 120th St, Grant
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• In the Woods →
  NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Fremont
  3:45 pm
• Big Rapids JV Football @ Grant →
  Grant High School, 331 E State Rd, Grant
  6:30 pm
• Kent City JV Football @ White Cloud →
  White Cloud High School, 555 E Wilcox Ave, White Cloud
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Welcome Autumn →
  NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Fremont
  10:30 am
• Mixed Media Self Portrait →
  NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Fremont
  12:30 pm
Monday October 5
• City Council Meeting →
  Fremont, MI Calendar Fremont, MI 49412
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Birch Tree Mosaic →
  NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Fremont
  3:45 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Acrylic Painting with Jane Stroschin - Storm Approaching →
  NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main Street, Fremont
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Magna International, Inc. posted a job opening for Racker in Newaygo. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Newaygo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newaygo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fremont

• Muskegon-area football power rankings: Fruitport, Fremont continue to climb (mlive.com)
• Police: Man drove from Mich. to have sex with minor (sanduskyregister.com)

Kent City

• Veteran cook now 'in charge of all the lunch ladies' (schoolnewsnetwork.org)
• Fall Sports Stars: Who is the top Muskegon-area senior girls volleyball player? (mlive.com)
• History of US Immigration Policy: Summary of GRIID Class week #2 (griid.org)

Ok Newaygo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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