The stories of Newaygo County, MI
11 narrated audio stories from across Newaygo County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Bridgeton Covered Bridge
Where Bridgeton Crossed the River
A river crossing that outlasted the lumber era it once served.
Newaygo County
Where the Pine Frontier Came to Court
How White Cloud became the legal doorstep of a lumber county.
Bridgeton Covered Bridge
When Fire Took the Bridge, Bridgeton Built It Back
An arson destroyed a landmark, and a community answered with reconstruction.
Hardy Dam
Where the River Learned to Host Weekends
How a working dam became an outdoor destination built on water and trails.
Hardy Dam
When the Muskegon Slowed at Hardy
How a working dam remade a river corridor and a county’s sense of place.
Newaygo County
When the Pine Trade Turned Murky
On the Muskegon, floating wealth made ownership slippery and temptation easy.
Newaygo County
How Fremont Sent a Family Name Across America
A Fremont businessman helps turn a local cannery into a household name.
Croton Dam
Where the River Stops, the Fishery Begins
A power dam became one of Michigan’s most famous fishing grounds.
Newaygo County
From Fremont to the Grocery Aisle
How a Fremont family idea became America’s best-known baby food brand.
Croton Dam
When the Muskegon Went to Work
How Croton Dam helped turn a river corridor into a power-making landscape.
Newaygo County
Ready Off the Bench
From Grant High School to a major league pinch-hit record.
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