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Officials discuss symptoms, methods to combat heat-related illnesses
BIG RAPIDS — While autumn in Michigan has officially begun, the weather has warmed up in the area over the past few weeks. Between …
Reed City Area Public Schools kickoff homecoming with parade
Hundreds of community members lined the streets of Reed City on Friday to celebrate homecoming. The evening began with a parade of members …
United Way celebrates 65th anniversary, kicks off campaign
BIG RAPIDS — The Mecosta-Osceola United Way kicked off its 2017 campaign with a look backward before diving forward to this year’s …
Mecosta County chapter of Blue Star Mothers opens
STANWOOD — When Sandra Howe and her fellow Blue Star Mothers gather, there’s never a shortage of hugs, words of encouragement or …
Local Sports
Chippewa Hills wins physical battle with Grant 27-7
REMUS – The only thing warmer than Friday night’s temperatures was Chippewa Hills’ David Spedowski. The Warriors’ senior running …
Coyotes down Tri County 54-6 for fourth straight win
REED CITY — Reed City celebrated a Homecoming football victory and remained undefeated in the Central State Activities Association Gold …
Duddles making key contributions at net for Coyotes
REED CITY — Alison Duddles made her varsity volleyball debut as a freshman and is striving to give the Coyotes even more contributions …
Friday’s sports in brief
VOLLEYBALL Ferris 3, Michigan Tech 0 BIG RAPIDS — Nationally seventh-ranked Ferris State University stayed unbeaten in Great Lakes …
Ferris Sports
Ferris State-Ashland matchup to be broadcast live on ESPN3
By Ferris State Athletics BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State University football squad will receive nationwide attention this Saturday (Sept. …
Former Ferris standout Justin Zimmer joins CFL’s Montreal Alouettes
By Ferris State Athletics BIG RAPIDS — Former Ferris State University standout defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville), who spent …
Ferris tennis competes at ITA Regional Championships
By Ferris State Athletics BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State University men’s tennis team wrapped up weekend action at the 2017 …
No. 2-ranked Bulldogs prevail in home opener
BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State Bulldogs took care of business Saturday, defeating Northern Michigan University 42-10 in front of over …
Lifestyles
Check out canning: Library lends equipment for home canning
BIG RAPIDS — Late summer is a good time to get fresh fruits and vegetables in Michigan. Whether you’ve grown a bumper crop of …
‘With Strings Attached’ Tuba Bach 2017 season begins Sept. 9
BIG RAPIDS — While the twelfth season of the Tuba Bach Festival is “With Strings Attached,” audiences can be sure …
Tubers talk summer trips on the Muskegon River
MECOSTA/OSCEOLA CO. — The “Mighty Muskegon” River cuts through Michigan, connecting communities from Houghton Lake to city …
Big Rapids Community Gardens provide place to grow
BIG RAPIDS — Living in the country or having a large yard is not a necessity for people in and around Big Rapids looking to grow their …
