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Strings and Things to perform in Pocket Park music series
BIG RAPIDS – From old time classics to polkas, Strings and Things will take over the stage Friday with their diverse music sounds. …
Campers react to allowing pets at Brower
STANWOOD — Whether they agreed or disagreed with the Mecosta County Park Comission’s decision, campers throughout the parks system …
Library to give safety glasses, host viewing party for eclipse
BIG RAPIDS — The countdown clock is ticking for the upcoming total solar eclipse and the Big Rapids Community Library is gearing up to …
Summer camp shares ‘The Art of Living’
Three-day camp focuses on healthy eating, lifestyle choices BIG RAPIDS — Children participating in this week’s Artworks summer …
Local Sports
Reed City continues with week-long football camp
REED CITY — It’s still only July but football seems to be very much in the air at Reed City. The Coyotes are in the middle of their …
Carlos Perez returns to Baldwin for alumni game
BALDWIN — Saturday’s Baldwin alumni basketball games brought many former standouts to the Panther gymnasium, including Carlos Perez. …
Evart football wrapping up summer sessions
EVART — It’s fair week in Osceola County and Evart athletes are observing the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s mandated …
Three sports set MHSAA particpation records in 2016-17
BIG RAPIDS — Participation records for three different sports were set this past year, according to a press release from the Michigan …
Ferris Sports
Former Ferris goalie Taylor Nelson joins Canisius coaching staff
By Ferris State Athletics Another former Ferris State University men’s ice hockey standout has joined the collegiate coaching ranks as …
Ferris golfers qualify for national tournaments
By Ferris State Athletics BIG RAPIDS — A pair of Ferris State University golfers recently had big weekends as both qualified for major …
Chippewa Hills starts busy week of football
REMUS — Chippewa Hills coach Larry Jose started a busy week for his football team on Monday. The Warriors, like other area teams, are …
Zach Hankins, Stephanie Sikorski named Dean Davenport “Bulldogs Of The Year”
A pair of Ferris State University standout All-America student-athletes have been named the recipients of the Dean Davenport “Bulldog of …
Lifestyles
Fourth annual GFWC Garden Tour set for July 11
Submitted by Linda Telfer General Federation of Women’s Club-Big Rapids BIG RAPIDS — Area residents are invited to stroll through …
A child’s perspective on why dads are special
Click on picture to see more drawings MECOSTA COUNTY — The importance of fathers in their children’s lives has been …
Roll out angel food cake with summer berries
By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Summer time, and the living is easy. Grills and picnic tables become the preferred …
Southwestern dinner a great pick for Father’s Day (or anytime)
By Linda Gassenheimer Tribune News Service (TNS) Tex-Mex fajitas are easy to make and serve. Just grill the steak and vegetables and …
