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October 12, 2026
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. At 3:51 p.m., deputies made a warrant arrest
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October 12, 2026 by B. Wirth
The Newaygo County Sportsman’s Club suffered a devastating fire Sunday, Oct. 11. A fire was reported around 5:18 p.m., with heavy smoke visible from the building. Fire crews from Croton, Newaygo, Sand Lake, Grant, Big Prairie, Howard
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October 8, 2026 by B. Wirth
Monday, September 28 An officer was dispatched to a local business regarding a civil complaint with a customer. The subject was advised that they were asked to leave the business, and they did without incident. Tuesday, September 29 No inci
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October 8, 2026 by Ferris State University
Ferris State University is launching an effort to help students and employees quit smoking or vaping and create a healthier campus, with a new tobacco-free policy and a series of opportunities to help people kick the habit. Free nicotine pa
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October 7, 2026 by B. Wirth
Monday, September 14 An officer was dispatched for a well-being check. The individual was located at home and conditions were adequate. The person was clean and healthy with no dangers being found at this time. An officer was called for a t
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October 7, 2026
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals and a vehicle potentially involved in a recent larceny. It happened at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Ace Hardware store in Baldwin. The
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October 6, 2026 by B. Wirth
Monday, Sep. 28 At 11:20 p.m., deputies made a traffic stop in Grant Township. The traffic stop resulted in the male driver and female passenger being arrested on warrants. Both were lodged at the Mecosta County Jail. Calls for Service: 15
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October 6, 2026 by B. Wirth
The Big Rapids City Commission voted unanimously Monday to authorize a multi-year deer cull. Under a contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, the city can obtain deer removal permits and remove deer in high-compla
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