Mecosta County News

Here is a look at some of the noteworthy stories from media outlets covering northern Michigan in the past week: Also in Alcona County, William Weir, 66, died when the vehicle he was driving collided with a sport utility vehicle.

Mark Guyton Jr., 22, told Mecosta County sheriff's deputies he was operating the vehicle on private property in Morton Township when he swerved to miss a deer.

At least three people have died in Michigan while riding off-road vehicles during the long holiday weekend.

A New Era man died at the hospital on Sunday after rolling his off-road vehicle with two others on board, police said.

Cameras were clicking left and right as members of the class of 2012 gathered Thursday at Frederick Community College before the 54th commencement exercises at the college.

MECOSTA COUNTY, Michigan - Michigan State Police are searching for a wanted man in the area of Northland Drive and 4 Mile in southern Mecosta County.

WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Michigan State Police ay a former employee of a Mecosta County Subway restaurant is responsible for breaking into the business and stealing money.

Lansing, MI - Officials with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development today confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia in a 17-year old grade mare from Mecosta County.

Officials recently confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia in a 17-year-old mare from Mecosta County - the first infection of this kind confirmed since 2008.

Akio Toyoda's leadership and love of cars is rapidly ushering in a new era of design at Toyota, the... The percentage of minority children under 5 in Michigan is climbing - from 27.6% on April 1, 2010, to 28.1% as of July 1, 2011, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates released today.

By a 367 to 135 margin, the Pine River Schools 18 mill operating renewal was supported.

Developments in Connecticut indicate the state is close to legalizing alcohol sales on Sunday , which would leave Indiana as the lone state that still prohibits the sale of Sunday alcohol sales.

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