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Morley Stanwood school board hit with tornado warning during their monthly meeting
A Northern Michigan school board meeting was interrupted Monday when a tornado warning was issued for Mecosta County. The storm came as the Morley Stanwood Community Schools board of education held their monthly meeting. “We were in the library there in the high school and about 6:45 the power flickered, flickered, went off, and the emergency lights came on. And we talked and we thought, ‘That’s not a big deal,’” said superintendent Roger Cole. That was until their phones started blowing up with notifications.
More thunderstorms expected in Michigan as weather service tries to confirm tornado touchdown
Weather watchers were checking early Tuesday whether a weak tornado touched down the night before in Mecosta County, about an hour north of Grand Rapids, where gusts took down trees and appeared to damage a house. Thunderstorms swept through the state on Monday night, and meteorologists said more storms are expected Tuesday evening...
Aetna Township man arrested for attacking his dad with knife, deputies say
MECOSTA COUNTY — The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that a man was arrested after attacking his father with a knife. Around 10:32 p.m., deputies were sent to a residence in Aetna Township. Investigators found that a man had assaulted his father with a knife, deputies said. The man then threatened to harm himself, and then threatened suicide by cop if officers tried to enter the residence to arrest him, deputies said.
STORM PHOTOS | 13 ON YOUR SIDE viewers share photos of the Monday evening storm, aftermath
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich — Severe weather in West Michigan Monday evening caused thousands to lose power and scattered damage throughout the area. The storms appear to have caused the most damage in Mecosta County, causing power outages that include several schools in the Morley Standwood Community Schools district. The district will be closed on Tuesday.
Thousands without power after severe thunderstorms roll through West Michigan
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — Thousands are without power in West Michigan following severe weather. Thunderstorms rolled through the area Monday, leaving over 19,000 people without power, according to Consumers Energy and Great Lakes Energy's outage maps. The majority of the outages were north of Grand Rapids, following US-131 north...
Morley Stanwood Community Schools are closed Tuesday due to power outages caused by severe weather
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — A school district in Mecosta County is closing their schools Tuesday due to severe weather Monday evening. Morley Stanwood Community Schools announced that they are closing due to power outages caused by the storms. "Due to power outages caused by tonight's storms and restoration time...
Motorcyclist injured after hitting deer in Mecosta Co.
MECOSTA COUNTY — The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that a motorcyclist was injured in a crash with a deer. On Monday at 5:38 a.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were sent to 30th Avenue and Pierce Road for a single motorcycle vs. deer crash. The investigation found that a 28-year-old male from Six Lakes was northbound on 30th Avenue when he struck a deer, deputies said. The driver was then taken by EMS and to Butterworth Hospital for his injuries, deputies said.
Historic general store in Northern Michigan modernizes to meet community’s needs
WALLOON LAKE, MI - A quaint lake town in Northern Michigan just opened a major shopping upgrade for locals and visitors. A general store has operated in some form or fashion dating back to the turn of the 20th century in the downtown Walloon Lake community. After a fire destroyed...
Ferris State tennis star Esunge Ndumbe wins national Most Improved Player Award
BIG RAPIDS — Ferris State University men’s tennis sophomore standout Esunge Ndumbe has earned the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Most Improved Player Award, a national honor. Ndumbe, who helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship, previously claimed a pair of major regional awards as announced by the ITA including the ITA Midwest Region Most Improved Player Award in addition to the ITA Midwest Region Player to Watch this campaign. RELATED: Elk Rapids’ Ayva Johnstone inks letter of intent to Ferris State Every year the ITA recognizes coaches and players for their excellence on the court and in their communities throughout the season.
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