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Friday, October 16th, 2026 4:31pm · By B. Wirth

WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning issued for counties south of US-10

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for overnight Saturday, Oct. 17.Subfreezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees are expected from midnight to 8 a.m. The warning will be in effec...

Thursday, October 15th, 2026 9:35am · By B. Wirth

Transitional weather expected across West Michigan through late October

Now 23 days into the fall season, temperatures are beginning to drop across West Michigan.According to weather models and various forecasts, the next two weeks are expected to be transitional in terms...

Thursday, October 15th, 2026 6:38am · By Ferris State University

Ferris State helping high school girls explore careers in skilled professions during third Jill of All Trades event

Ferris State University’s College of Engineering Technology is hosting dozens of high school girls for the third annual Jill of All Trades event, which helps the students learn more about the op...

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 4:45pm · By B. Wirth

City of Big Rapids seeks input on proposed Perry Avenue sidewalk project

The City of Big Rapids will host a public informational hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, on the Perry Avenue Sidewalk Project.The proposal calls for a concrete sidewalk on the south side of Perry A...

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 7:40am · By B. Wirth

Kent, Newaygo counties receive millions for transit services

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund (IPAF) will award funds toward transformational public transportation projects in Kent and Newaygo count...

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 11:30am · By Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Michigan named national leader in connecting workers to careers, businesses to talent

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) along with Michigan Works! agencies statewide are celebrating Michigan’s leading rankings in helping job seekers get employed and ...

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 8:20am · By B. Wirth

EDRA hosting 4th annual truck or treat event Oct. 24

The Economic Development Responsibility Alliance (EDRA) will be hosting their fourth annual Truck or Treat event this year at Paris Park.Slated for Saturday, Oct. 24, the event will be held from 4 p.m...

Monday, October 12th, 2026 10:25am

Mecosta County Sheriff's Office: Weekly Blotter (10/5 - 10/11)

Monday, Oct. 5 At 2:24 p.m., deputies made a warrant arrest at a residence in Mecosta Township. A female subject was arrested on an undisclosed warrant. She was lodged at the Mecosta County Jail....

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