🌱 What national recognition could mean for Mecosta County’s historic Old Jail.
Mecosta, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Mecosta! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What national recognition could mean for Mecosta County’s historic Old Jail.
- What Mecosta County hunters need to know about free CWD testing.
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 65, low: 40.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Historic Big Rapids Old Jail clears state review for national listing (theheraldreview.com) — Mecosta County residents may soon see the historic Old Jail in Big Rapids added to the National Register of Historic Places, after the state review board approved the city’s application. Federal officials will now decide within about 30 days, potentially unlocking tax-credit funding that could help restore and repurpose the 1893 landmark for future community use. 
• October Hunting and Trapping Opportunities (theoutdoorwire.com) — Hunters in Mecosta County should know the DNR is offering free chronic wasting disease testing for deer harvested locally this season, as the county is a focus area. The agency outlines October hunting opportunities, mandatory harvest reporting rules, and disease surveillance efforts so residents can hunt safely while helping track deer health across Michigan.
📸 Around Mecosta
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Every Saturday Fly-in Lunch (KRQB) →
Roben - Hood Airport (KRQB), 21325 18 Mile Rd, Big Rapids
11:00 am
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tennis (Boys V) @ Rockford High School
Rockford High School
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Boys Varsity Soccer
Big Rapids High School, 21175 15 Mile Rd, Big Rapids
6:00 pm -
Volleyball (Girls 7B) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
4:00 pm -
Girls 7/8th Volleyball @ Tri County Middle School
Big Rapids High School, 21338 Kendaville Rd., Howard City
4:00 pm -
Volleyball (Girls 7A) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
4:00 pm -
Volleyball (Girls F) @ Tri County Senior High School
Tri County Senior High School
5:30 pm -
Volleyball (Girls 8B) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
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Creative Technologies Academy at Morley Stanwood →
Morley Stanwood High School, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
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Connected by the River: Annual Celebration and Fundraiser →
David L. Eisler Center at Ferris State University, 805 Campus Dr, Big Rapids
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Morley Stanwood vs Creative Technologies Academy →
Morley Stanwood, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
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Volleyball (Girls 8A) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
5:30 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All children should be tested for lead at ages 1 and 2.
If they’ve never been tested, they should get a test by age 6. Learn more about blood lead testing at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe. (Nextdoor )
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Big Rapids. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Big Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mecosta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Big Rapids
- Vasicek was an all-state running back (bigrapidsnews.com)
- Big Rapids or Ferris (fsutorch.com)
- Dangerous Freeze Warning Issued for 12 Counties in Michigan as Temperatures Drop (travelinglifestyle.net)
Mount Pleasant
- Akron vs Central Michigan: 3 big keys in a tough MAC opener (totalapexsports.com)
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