West Central Michigan News

One unarmed combat commission license was issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Newaygo County during the fourth quarter, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

28 retail trade businesses in Mason County with between 5 and 9 employees in 2021

There were 28 retail trade businesses in Mason County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Staying in? You can still read

Staying in? You can still read.

Congratulations Mrs. Nancy Blount!

Congratulations Mrs. Nancy Blount!

28 retail trade businesses in Mason County with between 5 and 9 employees in 2021

There were 28 retail trade businesses in Mason County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Christmas Tree removal date scheduled on Wednesday, January 12

The City of South Haven has released a new updated Public Notice with transition updates and reminders about trash, recycling, and yard waste collection.

MML Releases Survey on Short-Term Rental Issue

We received an email from the Michigan Municipal League regarding a survey that they've asked us to share.

Storytime To Go at the Library

Stop in to the Library on Thursday, January 6 for a “Storytime To Go” kit themed around feelings.

Two professional licenses issued in Newaygo County in 2021

Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issued two professional licenses in Newaygo County in 2021, a 60-percent decrease from the previous year, according to data provided by the department.

Warming Centers

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Christmas Tree Pick-up

It is that post-Christmas time of year again and the City of Big Rapids is happy to dispose of living (dying?) trees for City residents.

No new teachers in Big Rapids sign pledge in week ending Jan. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Big Rapids who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Big Rapids sign pledge on Dec. 31 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Big Rapids who signed the pledge on Dec. 31, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

One professional investigator license set to lapse in Mason in February

There is one professional investigator license which lapses in Mason in February if not renewed.

20 health care and social assistance businesses in Mason County with fewer than 5 employees in 2021

There were 20 health care and social assistance businesses in Mason County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Which political committee based in cities associated with Macomb County spent the most during Q4 2021?

Brighter Michigan PAC (Super PAC) was the biggest spender the quarter before.

10 transportation company licenses issued in Macomb County during Q4

There were 10 transportation company licenses issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Macomb County during the fourth quarter, a 25 percent increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

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.

Four professional licenses issued in Mason County in 2021

Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issued four professional licenses in Mason County in 2021, unchanged from the previous year, according to data provided by the department.

10 mortuary science licenses lapsed in Macomb County in Q4 2021