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🌱 Who must evacuate near Croton Dam as Muskegon River keeps rising?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Who must evacuate near Croton Dam as Muskegon River keeps rising?
  • How Newaygo residents can get extra time to file state taxes

Also on today's calendar: Pickin' with the Champ: Morel Seminar and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 58, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Croton, Hardy dams holding up but rising waters lead to evacuation order (iheart.com) — Residents living south of Croton Dam in Newaygo County are being asked to evacuate as Muskegon River levels rapidly approach record highs, threatening power shutoffs and washed-out roads. Public river access is closed and several nearby Muskegon County roads are already shut, so locals should avoid flooded areas, follow official Facebook updates, and call 911 if stranded.
   

• Michigan residents in 33 counties eligible for tax extension relief amid flooding, severe weather (wzzm13.com) — Newaygo County residents and businesses hit by recent flooding and severe weather can request extra time to file Michigan taxes without penalties or interest. You must actively contact the state Treasury, explain how you were affected, and include an address in the emergency area to qualify for this disaster tax relief.
   

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  • National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week continues through April 18.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fremont

  • Officials say Hesperia Dam in danger, could cause flash flood (freep.com)
  • Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in West Michigan Wednesday – gusts up to 40 mph (mlive.com)
  • National Weather Service issues flood warning for parts of Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties (wzzm13.com)

Kent City

Cedar Springs

  • Thunderstorms with damaging winds and penny-sized hail in Kent County Tuesday (mlive.com)

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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newaygo

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.