West Central Michigan News

Christopher Howell earned $74,658 in 2019, three percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Newaygo County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Robert JazwinskiJr. earns 50.2% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Oceana County

Robert JazwinskiJr. earned $51,780 in 2019, 50.2 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Oceana County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Michelle Holtrust earns 24.2% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Mason County

Michelle Holtrust earned $40,353 in 2019, 24.2 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Mason County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Lauren Jayne earns 99.9% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Mecosta County

Lauren Jayne earned $3,480 in 2019, 99.9 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Mecosta County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Kris Jefferies earns 3% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Newaygo County

Kris Jefferies earned $54,631 in 2019, three percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Newaygo County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Melissa Horstman earns 2.8% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Osceola County

Melissa Horstman earned $59,139 in 2019, 2.8 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Osceola County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Christine James earns 2.3% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Mason County

Christine James earned $68,653 in 2019, 2.3 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Mason County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Shirley Hunter earns 3.9% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Mason County

Shirley Hunter earned $30,101 in 2019, 3.9 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Mason County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

Dahee Hur earns 113% more in 2019 working as a public employee in Newaygo County

Dahee Hur earned $6,648 in 2019, 113 percent more than the previous year, working as a public employee in Newaygo County, according to the Michigan Government Salaries Database.

No new teachers in Big Rapids sign pledge on Oct. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Big Rapids who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Medium tomas robertson vsm7gcopmea unsplash

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.

Republicans in Township of Evart see biggest gain in 2020 election after grants given to voting officials

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 29% of total votes cast in Township of Evart.

One Big Rapids teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Sept. 25

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. 25.

Medium img 20102020 003647 1000 x 667 pixel

Job Opportunity – Permit Specialist

Under the general direction of the Building Department Coordinator.

Halloween Fun Fest

Tickets are on sale now at the Parks and Recreation Office in Civic Arena located at 20000 Stephens between Little Mack and I-94.

Medium movie time design elements vector backgrounds 04

Movie Monday starting October 18

The Center will be having Movie Monday starting October 18th at 1:30.

Niles Flushing Hydrants Beginning October 18th

The City of Niles will be flushing hydrants during the day, starting Monday, October 18, 2021.

Medium 16143338 person holding yard rake with pile of autumn leaves under rake

CITY OF LUDINGTON 2021 FALL LEAF PICKUP GUIDELINES & LEAF CORAL HOURS

Curbside leaves will be picked up starting mid-October and will continue until the first heavy snowfall (actual end dates are weather dependent and based on amount/duration of leaf fall and the amount/duration of snowfall).

Special Council Meeting Monday October 11, 2021

Special City Council meeting: October 11, 2021 at 7:30pm at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street to discuss the potential sale of property in the Evart Industrial Park.

S. Oak Street will be Closed from Vinewood to McBride