Melissa Frick is a Local Government Reporter at MLive. She covers local government issues in West Michigan, focusing on communities in Kent and Ottawa counties, while also delving into topics related to construction, real estate, and regional interest. Melissa's work has been featured in various publications, including Flipboard, MLive, and Government Technology.
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Melissa's coverage primarily focuses on local news pertaining to education, house & home topics, crime, and events in the Grand Rapids area. She often covers government announcements related to local schools and zoning issues. Given this focus, she would likely be interested in pitches related to new developments or initiatives by educational institutions or housing-related businesses in the Grand Rapids area.
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The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at 3:38 p.m. Wednesday, approximately 12 miles offshore at a depth of 3 miles.
Several people were seriously injured when an SUV rolled over on northbound U.S. 131 near I-94 Wednesday evening.
By: Melissa Frick
These are some of MLive's top headlines you may have missed to get your day started Thursday, July 9.
Contractors are removing contaminated soil from the area of an old septic system at the new Amberly Elementary School site, while city water wells continue to meet safety standards.
The man was arrested June 30 after deputies investigated an incident involving a 12-year-old girl in Menominee Township.
| Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Northern Michigan counties due to widespread flooding and damage caused by recent extreme rainfall.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI – A man died in Shelby Township on Thursday, July 9, and police are investigating it as a homicide.
Maxumis Cody Bair, 21, faces multiple charges after allegedly firing a weapon during an incident involving a pregnant woman and 18-month-old child in Chester Township.
By: Melissa Frick
A Michigan blueberry farm settled a lawsuit filed by two migrant farmworkers who accused the farm of forced labor and trafficking.
By: Melissa Frick
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids saw a steep drop in ridership on its free downtown shuttle system in May after the city slashed routes to save on growing costs.
