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City to host outreach event for Detroit-based businesses to share unique program for contract opportunities

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Office of Contracting and Procurement are hosting an event to share key information about the City’s Supply Schedule contract opportunities that are open to Detroit-based businesses.

Monday through Thursday Lane Closures

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022

Newaygo to White Cloud- See map below.

39th Annual National Night Out

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the residents of Big Rapids and the surrounding communities are being invited out to join forces with thousands of communities nation wide for the “39th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

Michigan U.S. Rep Bill Huizenga: "I have introduced H.J. Res. 88 to repeal this out of touch big government proposal should the SEC decide..."

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 12, 2022

Bill Huizenga has 24,941 Twitter followers as of July 11.

One carnival/amusement license issued in Mecosta in week ending July 2

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 12, 2022

One carnival/amusement license was issued in Mecosta County during the week ending July 2.

No new teachers in Big Rapids in June sign pledge to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 11, 2022

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

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West Central Michigan News area weekly mass times

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 9, 2022

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

Notice of Upcoming Council Meetings

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

The Niles City Council meets every 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, unless that day falls on a holiday.

One unarmed combat commission license set to lapse in Newaygo in August

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 8, 2022

There is one unarmed combat commission license which lapses in Newaygo in August if not renewed.

Section of Rail Trail Closed July 12 for Concrete Work

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

The Pere-Marquette Rail Trail will be closed under the Karl B Robertson (M-20) bridge from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 as crews perform concrete work alongside the trail.

From the Mecosta-Osceola Conservation District

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

If your oaks are suddenly dropping twigs, check the end of the twig for the presence of a small oval hole.

38.7% of households in Mecosta received food stamps in 2020

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 7, 2022

Mecosta ranked 18th in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Two professional investigator licenses set to lapse in Mecosta in August

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 7, 2022

There are two professional investigator licenses which lapse in Mecosta in August if not renewed.

One carnival/amusement license issued in Mecosta County during June

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 7, 2022

There was one carnival/amusement license issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Mecosta County during June, an increase over the previous month.

The Joe Louis Greenway pours its first concrete paths!

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2022

This week, we were able to celebrate the first concrete pouring milestone on Phase 1 between Warren-Tireman!

One transportation company license set to lapse in Mason in August

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 6, 2022

There is one transportation company license which lapses in Mason in August if not renewed.

Ferris State University spent 18.8% less in 2021 on salaries

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 6, 2022

Ferris State University paid $6,589,252 in salaries in 2021, 18.8 percent less than the previous year.

One professional license issued in Mecosta in June

By West Central Michigan News | Jul 6, 2022

There was one professional license issued in Mecosta during June, an increase over the previous month, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).