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In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in Newaygo County, providing an average of $2,813 per capita to residents.

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Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist, former Big Rapids High School standouts, played on Saturday, April 19 in NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at SVSU Softball Complex.

Morley Stanwood High School standout Brooke Edgerly’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, April 19

The game took place at Doc Jacobs Field Complex.

On Saturday, April 19, 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 3-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Bentley Falcons on Saturday, April 19.

Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist, former Big Rapids High School standouts, played on Saturday, April 19 in NCAA Division II softball game

The Ferris State Bulldogs won 7-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Saturday, April 19.

Reed City High School standout Max Hammond’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Saturday, April 19

The Central Michigan Chippewas lost 7-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Miami RedHawks on Saturday, April 19.

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.

2022: Lake County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Lake County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.8%.

On Friday, April 18, former Morley Stanwood High School standout Brooke Edgerly’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at Doc Jacobs Field Complex.

Friday, April 18: Morley Stanwood High School standout Brooke Edgerly’s college team wins to Assumption Greyhounds

The Saint Michael's Purple Knights won 3-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Assumption Greyhounds on Friday, April 18.

Reed City High School standout Max Hammond’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Friday, April 18

The game took place at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22?

These former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22.

Michigan House commemorates Holy Week led by Rep. Fox

By West Central Michigan News | Apr 18, 2025

State Representative Joseph Fox, a Republican from Fremont, led the Michigan House of Representatives in acknowledging Holy Week on Wednesday.

On Thursday, April 17, former Reed City High School standout Max Hammond’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By West Central Michigan News | Apr 18, 2025

The Central Michigan Chippewas lost 4-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Miami RedHawks on Thursday, April 17.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 21?

By West Central Michigan News | Apr 18, 2025

These former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 21.

Lake County: Medicare made up 11.2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11.2% of income in Lake County, providing an average of $4,090 per capita to residents.

Big Rapids High School standouts Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 16

The Ferris State Bulldogs won 1-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Davenport Panthers on Wednesday, April 16.

Big Rapids High School standouts Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 16

The game took place at FSU Softball Field.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 20?