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White students' college readiness improved in White Cloud Public Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Lake County: Residents received $35.19 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.7% of income in Lake County, providing an average of $2,794 per capita to residents.

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Allyson Theunick, former Evart High School standout, played on Saturday, April 12 in NCAA Division II softball game

The Grand Valley State Lakers won 3-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Ferris State Bulldogs on Saturday, April 12.

Evart High School standout Danny Witbeck’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, April 12

The Northwood Timberwolves won 16-2 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Lake Erie Storm on Saturday, April 12.

Big Rapids High School standouts Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, April 12

The game took place at GVSU Softball Field.

Allyson Theunick, former Evart High School standout, played on Saturday, April 12 in NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at GVSU Softball Field.

Big Rapids High School standouts Hanna Smith and Rylie Haist’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, April 12

The Ferris State Bulldogs lost 3-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Grand Valley State Lakers on Saturday, April 12.

Evart High School standout Danny Witbeck’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, April 12

The game took place at Gerace Stadium.

Saturday, April 12: Reed City High School standout Max Hammond’s college team wins to Akron Zips

The game took place at Skeeles Field.

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

There were 3,535 students enrolled in Osceola County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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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.

Ethnic disparities found after Shelby Public Schools SAT results released in 2022-23 school year

White students' college readiness declined in Shelby Public Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Max Hammond, former Reed City High School standout, played on Friday, April 11 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Central Michigan Chippewas won 11-7 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Akron Zips on Friday, April 11.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 15?

These former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 15.

Michigan Education: 2,726 students enrolled in Oceana County school districts in 2024-25 school year

There were 2,726 students enrolled in Oceana County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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

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

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 14?

This former West Central Michigan News area high school standout will be in action on Monday, April 14.

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Which former West Central Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 14?