West Central Michigan News

White students' college readiness declined in Chippewa Hills School District during the 2022-23 school year.

5,874 students enrolled in Mecosta County school districts in 2024-25 school year

Mecosta County school districts enrolled 5,874 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Osceola County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Osceola County, providing an average of $2,106 per capita to residents.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12?

These former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 12.

White students from Mason County Central Schools had better performance on 2022-23 SAT

White students' college readiness improved in Mason County Central Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

How many students were enrolled in Mason County school districts in 2024-25 school year?

Mason County school districts enrolled 4,160 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

H-1B Insights: Employers in West Central Michigan News publication area file 7 petitions throughout 2024

In 2024, seven H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the West Central Michigan News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11?

These former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11.

Mecosta County ranks 58th in Michigan for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, residents of Mecosta County received an average of $12,535 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th lowest in Michigan.

College readiness in Newaygo Public School District differed among races in school in 2022-23 school year

White students' college readiness declined in Newaygo Public School District during the 2022-23 school year.

Michigan Education: 442 students enrolled in Lake County's only school district in 2024-25 school year

The Lake County's only school district enrolled 442 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist, former Big Rapids High School standouts, played on Sunday, April 6 in NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at FSU Softball Field.

On Sunday, April 6, former Evart High School standout Danny Witbeck’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

The game took place at Gerace Stadium.

Evart High School standout Allyson Theunick’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, April 6

The Grand Valley State Lakers lost 6-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Sunday, April 6.

Evart High School standout Allyson Theunick’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, April 6

The game took place at GVSU Softball Field.

Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist, former Big Rapids High School standouts, played on Sunday, April 6 in NCAA Division II softball game

The Ferris State Bulldogs won 4-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers on Sunday, April 6.

On Sunday, April 6, former Evart High School standout Danny Witbeck’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

The Northwood Timberwolves won 17-2 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Tiffin Dragons on Sunday, April 6.

Reed City High School standout Max Hammond’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, April 6