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News from October 2022

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

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Zoning Sub Committee Meeting Rescheduling Notice

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

Meeting Rescheduling Notice

Boards and Commissions have Vacancies

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

Are you looking for an opportunity to become more involved in your community?

Mayor Duggan, Rep. Tlaib and CP Sheffield help celebrate new $16M Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center for LGBTQ+ youth

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

Mayor Mike Duggan, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and Council President Mary Sheffield joined developers, Henry Ford Health and the community today to officially open the new Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center in Detroit’s Piety Hill neighborhood.

Plym Park Pickleball Court Ribbon Cutting RESCHEDULED

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

Heads up, Niles!

Support SuperFan with Panera - Oct 10, 2022

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

Support SuperFan with Panera - Oct 10, 2022

Caywood Propane Receives $10,000 Rebate from the City of Coldwater's DDA

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

On October 6, Caywood Propane Gas, Inc. was presented with a $10,000 rebate award from the Coldwater Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Building Improvement Program fund.

Flint Fire Department honors Fire Prevention Week with fire and building code help for businesses, safety demonstrations for elementary students, and free smoke detectors for residents

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the Flint Fire Department will host a series of events at its fire stations to promote preparedness before a fire occurs and planning for what to do should one happen.

How high did Big Rapids junior tennis player Logan Fuller rank in Boys’ 16 bracket in week ending Oct. 1?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 8, 2022

Big Rapids tennis player Logan Fuller is ranked 4,049th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

Carson Coles junior tennis player earns 138 in Boys’ 14 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 8, 2022

Big Rapids tennis player Carson Coles is ranked 4,265th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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West Central Michigan News area weekly mass times

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 8, 2022

The following parishes in the West Central Michigan News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Analysis: How many Macomb County residents used housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 7, 2022

There were 6,775 people who used housing choice vouchers in Macomb County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

How did Logan Fuller from Big Rapids place in Boys’ 18 USTA standings in the week ending Oct. 1?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 7, 2022

Big Rapids tennis player Logan Fuller is ranked 3,845th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

Nathan Sanders junior tennis player earns 249 in Boys’ 18 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 7, 2022

Big Rapids tennis player Nathan Sanders is ranked 2,441st in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

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Housing-choice vouchers offered in Lake County in 2021

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 6, 2022

There were 295 people who used housing choice vouchers in Lake County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many people in Mason County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 5, 2022

There were 125 people who used housing choice vouchers in Mason County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

City of Flint Finance Dept. receives national award for excellence in financial reporting

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Flint Finance Department for its annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

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How many Macomb County residents live in public housing in 2021?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 4, 2022

There were 1,650 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Macomb County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many Mecosta County residents relied on housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 4, 2022

There were 291 people who used housing choice vouchers in Mecosta County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many Macomb County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?

By West Central Michigan News | Oct 4, 2022

In Macomb County public housing 49% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.