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Mecosta County planners to review special use and site plan petitions
MECOSTA COUNTY — The Mecosta County planning commission will host public hearings on several special use and site plan review petition requests during its meeting July 11. The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Mecosta County Services Building, 14485 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. The...
Mecosta County community resources
Need some help? The Pioneer publishes a list of community resources every Wednesday. If any listing is inaccurate or to submit an event, contact Julie Norwood at 231-592-8358 or julie.norwood@pioneergroup.com. Deadline is noon Mondays. ESSENTIAL NEEDS. Manna Pantry of Big Rapids: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday in the annex of St. Andrew's...
EPA to hold public meeting on Michigan Potash permits
MECOSTA, OSCEOLA COUNTIES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a public meeting and hearing on plans to approve permits for three new proposed Class 1 injection wells requested by Michigan Potash Operating LLC. A presentation by the EPA will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 11, followed...
Kourageous Key and driver Brad Kramer breaks Mecosta County Fair track record
BIG RAPIDS — After 31 years, the record the Mecosta County Fair harness racing track record has fallen. Morning rain created a perfectly packed racetrack for Monday’s Michigan Colt Stakes in Big Rapids, and on the last race of the night, Brad Kramer and the three-year-old colt Kourageous Key entered the record books.
Where to find free summer meals for MOISD students
MECOSTA, OSCEOLA COUNTIES — Here's a list of schools and libraries within the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District offering free weekday meals or weekly grab-and-go bags for students. Meals are free for children and teens ages 18 and younger, as well as individuals ages 26 and younger enrolled in an...
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