West Central Michigan News

January is Board Appreciation Month - Thank you to Fremont Public Schools' Board of Education.

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Michigan DNR – Time to check trees for hemlock woolly adelgids

Hemlock woolly adelgids, tiny invasive insects that suck nutrients from hemlock trees, are known to be present in Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, Oceana, and Mason counties.

Christmas Tree Pickup Begins Monday, January 10, Weather Permitting

Niles Street Department will begin their Christmas Tree Pickup Program on Monday, January 10, WEATHER PERMITTING.

February 1 is Deadline for Sidewalk Requests

Residents who would like Midland City Council to consider installing new sidewalks in a specific location where no sidewalks currently exist should submit a letter outlining their request to the City Manager’s office by February 1.

2022 DDA Board and Sub-Committee Meeting Schedule

The Downtown Ludington Board and Committee 2022 Meeting Schedule.

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

By West Central Michigan News | Jan 9, 2022

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

Regular City Council Meeting TUESDAY January 18, 2022

City Council meeting: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 8:00pm in the community room at the Depot, 200 S. Main Street.

City of Detroit To Upgrade Its ParkDetroit App

Improvements Will Empower Visitors With New Tools to Enhance Their Experience in the City

One transportation company license issued in Isabella County during Q4

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

No new teachers in Big Rapids sign pledge on Jan. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Big Rapids who signed the pledge on Jan. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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.

Macomb County exports down 6.6 percent since 2015

Macomb County exports decreased 6.6 percent in the five-year period from 2015 to 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration (ITA).

Three mortuary science licenses issued in Muskegon County during Q4

By West Central Michigan News | Jan 7, 2022

Three mortuary science licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Muskegon County during the fourth quarter, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

No new teachers in Big Rapids sign pledge on Jan. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Central Michigan News | Jan 7, 2022

There were no new teachers in Big Rapids who signed the pledge on Jan. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Affordable Connectivity Program

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program is now paying $30 per month toward eligible subscribers Internet bills.

Class of 2022 is having another quilt raffle

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2022

BHS NEWS - The class of 2022 is having another quilt raffle.

Seven mortuary science licenses issued in Macomb County during Q4

Seven mortuary science licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Macomb County during the fourth quarter, a 250 percent increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

Four retail trade businesses in Mason County with between 100 and 249 employees in 2021

There were four retail trade businesses in Mason County ZIP Codes with between 100 and 249 employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Four retail trade businesses in Mason County with between 100 and 249 employees in 2021

There were four retail trade businesses in Mason County ZIP Codes with between 100 and 249 employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Four retail trade businesses in Mason County with between 100 and 249 employees in 2021