Newaygo

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  "name": "Newaygo",
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  "country": "United States",
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  "timezone": "America/Detroit",
  "descriptionShort": "Newaygo sits on Michigan's Muskegon River, a freestone tailwater known for smallmouth bass, walleye, and brown trout. The town serves as the main access point for the lower river's most productive stretches.",
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  "createdAt": "2026-05-16T00:08:33.989Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-15T22:15:07.204Z",
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      "name": "Newaygo County",
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