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Michelle Kamrowski earned $21,472 in 2019, 2.2 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Oceana County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Kylie Jones earns 6.3% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Lake County

Kylie Jones earned $45,676 in 2019, 6.3 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Lake County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Alexander Katt earns 46.7% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Oceana County

Alexander Katt earned $6,824 in 2019, 46.7 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Oceana County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Jennifer Junker earns 0.5% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Osceola County

Jennifer Junker earned $66,335 in 2019, 0.5 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Osceola County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Democrat support in Big Rapids rises 125.1% in 2020 after Mark Zuckerburg tries to influence election

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 51% of total votes cast in Big Rapids.

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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.

No new teachers in Big Rapids sign pledge on Sept. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Big Rapids who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

One teacher in Big Rapids pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Big Rapids who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.

What did the political committee based in City associated with Mason County spend during Q3 2021?

Curt Vanderwall for State Senate spent the most the quarter before.

Which political committee based in a city associated with Newaygo County spent the most during September?

Committee to Elect Kelly Smith was the biggest spender the month before.

Congratulations to our Quest High School Students

Congratulations to our Quest High School students who competed.

Library Card Sign-up Month!

Thank you again to Walmart and Arby's for supporting literacy in our community by sponsoring us for Library Card Sign-up Month!

INFORMATION REGARDING MAKING A CLAIM THROUGH FEMA ON DAMAGES FROM THE JUNE 25 AND JUNE 26 STORMS

Macomb and Oakland Counties were added to the presidential disaster declaration for storm damage, incurred on the evening of June 25 into June 26

Fire Safety Fun on October 7

Join SHAES for a night of Fire Safety Fun on October 7 from 5:00 p.m.

So proud to call Lisa ours

We are so proud to congratulate Tiffany Case of Ludington and Lisa Eichmeier of Scottville for their recent awards as some of the best tellers in Mason County!

One professional investigator license set to lapse in Macomb in November 2021

There is one professional investigator license which lapses in Macomb in November if not renewed.

Garbage Pick-up Information

Republic Services has informed us that the driver broke down twice yesterday and he was not able to get going again to finish the route.

Special Council Meeting Monday October 4, 2021

Special City Council meeting: October 4, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street.

Mayor Duggan names former lead Obama fundraiser Julianna Smoot as City of Detroit’s Chief Development Officer

Mayor Mike Duggan has named Julianna Smoot as the city's new Chief Development Officer.

Downtown Development Authority Informational Meeting 10/7/2021