West Central Michigan News

In 2022, residents of Oceana County received an average of $13,738 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 39th highest in Michigan.

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Sunday, March 30: Reed City High School standout Max Hammond’s college team loses to Bowling Green Falcons

The Central Michigan Chippewas lost 6-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Bowling Green Falcons on Sunday, March 30.

On Sunday, March 30, former Morley Stanwood High School standout Brooke Edgerly’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

The Saint Michael's Purple Knights lost 5-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Adelphi Panthers on Sunday, March 30.

Morley Stanwood High School standout Brooke Edgerly’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, March 30

The game took place at Doc Jacobs Field Complex.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2?

These former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2.

Saturday, March 29: Big Rapids High School standout Marissa Warren’s college team loses to Akron Zips

The game took place at Scott Park Baseball Softball.

Saturday, March 29: Evart High School standout Allyson Theunick’s college team wins to Davenport Panthers

The game took place at Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

Marissa Warren, former Big Rapids High School standout, played on Saturday, March 29 in NCAA Division I softball game

The Toledo Rockets lost 12-7 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Akron Zips on Saturday, March 29.

Saturday, March 29: Morley Stanwood High School standout Brooke Edgerly’s college team wins to Pace Setters

The Saint Michael's Purple Knights won 2-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Pace Setters on Saturday, March 29.

On Saturday, March 29, former Morley Stanwood High School standout Brooke Edgerly’s college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at Doc Jacobs Field Complex.

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West Central Michigan News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Central Michigan News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Mecosta County: Residents received $67.47 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Mecosta County, providing an average of $1,657 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?

These former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1.

Danny Witbeck, former Evart High School standout, played on Friday, March 28 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The Northwood Timberwolves won 7-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers on Friday, March 28.

Marissa Warren, former Big Rapids High School standout, played on Friday, March 28 in NCAA Division I softball game

The game took place at Scott Park Baseball Softball.

Friday, March 28: Reed City High School standout Max Hammond’s college team loses to Bowling Green Falcons

The game took place at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium.

Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist, former Big Rapids High School standouts, played on Friday, March 28 in NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at FSU Softball Field.

Max Hammond, former Reed City High School standout, played on Friday, March 28 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Central Michigan Chippewas lost 7-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday, March 28.

Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist, former Big Rapids High School standouts, played on Friday, March 28 in NCAA Division II softball game