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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Grand Rapids, United States (Local)
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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.
Additionally, Melissa frequently highlights community events and crime stories. Pitches offering unique angles on local events or insights into relevant crime trends could also capture her attention.
Those pitching should ensure that their story ideas are hyper-localized to the Grand Rapids area of Michigan while aligning with Melissa's coverage themes for a greater chance of resonating with her interests.
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CORUNNA, MI – A candidate for lieutenant governor of Michigan has been arrested and charged with felony larceny.
Mark Sharrow faces multiple felony charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct after an alleged 2025 assault. He was denied bond at his arraignment.
By: Melissa Frick
Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexualized hazing was a normalized part of the program from 1984 to 2001.
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ISLE ROYALE, MI – The search continues for a man who went missing while solo hiking on Isle Royale last weekend.
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