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2024: 13 coaches at institution in Mecosta County earned on average $73,389

By J. P. Pinto | Oct 24, 2025

The average coaching salary at Ferris State University, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Mecosta County, was $73,389, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Which West Central Michigan area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Oct. 27?

By J. M. Bell | Oct 24, 2025

These ex-West Central Michigan area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 27.

FOIA request sent to Ferris State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

By K. R. Alvarez | Oct 22, 2025

FOIA Request to Ferris State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

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Ethnic disparities found after Shelby Public Schools SAT results released in 2023-24 school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 18, 2025

White students' college readiness declined in Shelby Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

2024: How much was spent on football teams from Mecosta County

By J. P. Pinto | Oct 17, 2025

Mecosta County's institution spent $2,693,485 on their football teams in 2024, a 6%% decrease from the previous year.

Percentage of white students ready for college grows in Ludington Area School District in 2023-24 school year compared to previous school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 17, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Ludington Area School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Who among former West Central Michigan area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Oct. 20?

By J. M. Bell | Oct 17, 2025

These ex-West Central Michigan area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 20.

Economically disadvantaged students from Grant Public School District had better performance on 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 16, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness improved in Grant Public School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Big Rapids Public Schools SAT Performance: How many white students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 15, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Big Rapids Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Newaygo Public School District Education: Economically disadvantaged students recorded higher performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 14, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness improved in Newaygo Public School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Pine River Area Schools SAT Performance: How many white students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 13, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Pine River Area Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Ethnic disparities found after Newaygo Public School District SAT results released in 2023-24 school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 12, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Newaygo Public School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Ludington Area School District SAT Performance: How many economically disadvantaged students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 11, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness improved in Ludington Area School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

College readiness in Grant Public School District differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 10, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Grant Public School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Who are the former West Central Michigan high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By J. M. Bell | Oct 10, 2025

These former West Central Michigan area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 13.

West Central Michigan News publication area sees 3 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

By J. A. Coleman | Oct 9, 2025

All three H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in the West Central Michigan News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Percentage of white students ready for college falls in Fremont Public School District in 2023-24 school year compared to previous school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 9, 2025

White students' college readiness declined in Fremont Public School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

College readiness in Hart Public School District differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By H. H. Switzer | Oct 8, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Hart Public School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

West Central Michigan News Publication Area Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Employers: 541 H-2A approvals in 2024

By J. A. Coleman | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, 73.8% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the West Central Michigan News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Michigan passes new state budget focused on cuts and rural health investment

By M. A. Moore | Oct 8, 2025

State Representative Joe Fox has announced the approval of Michigan’s new state budget, which he says will reduce government waste and bureaucracy while supporting rural communities.

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