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Crowd rocks out to The Rock Show
EVART — Some of the biggest rock ‘n’ roll hits of the 1980s blared for more than two hours Saturday night in Evart. The annual Evart …
City approves Big Rapids Products’ parking lot project
BIG RAPIDS — Big Rapids City Commissioners are on board with a local industry spending $100,000 to build a public parking lot on city …
Board talks handbook changes, staff during meeting
MORLEY — With today, Tuesday, Aug, 22, being the first day of school for its students, the Morley Stanwood Community Schools Board of …
Families watch solar eclipse during viewing party
Families streamed to the Big Rapids Community Library on Monday to celebrate the solar eclipse with a viewing party. Community members …
Local Sports
High school activities unite communities
By Bob Gardner and Jack Roberts, Michigan High School Athletic Association EAST LANSING — Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. …
Hill aside, Michigan football’s CBs cause coaches frustration
ANN ARBOR — Michael Zordich wants to be clear: When it comes to his cornerbacks room, the sky is not falling. “But there is an …
Hill aside, Michigan football’s CBs cause coaches frustration
ANN ARBOR — Michael Zordich wants to be clear: When it comes to his cornerbacks room, the sky is not falling. “But there is an …
Evart cross country teams poised for another strong season
EVART — Kevin Mills has had several successful cross country teams in his years as Evart coach and is expecting the same this season. The …
Ferris Sports
Ferris volleyball ranked 14th in 2017 AVCA Division II Preseason National Poll
By Ferris State Athletics BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State University women’s volleyball squad will begin the 2017 campaign listed among …
FSU basketball adds Division I transfer TyQuone Greer
By Ferris State Athletics BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State University men’s basketball program, which compiled a school-record 28 wins …
Former area football stars aiming to make NFL rosters
BIG RAPIDS — Football players with area ties are working on trying to make passing grades in NFL camps. That includes former Big Rapids …
Former Ferris hockey player Greg Rallo ready for third AHL stint in Texas
BIG RAPIDS — Greg Rallo turns 36 years old later this month but the former Ferris State hockey standout still considers himself way too …
Lifestyles
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 …
Champions named after day of dairy judging
EVART — Exhibitors spent Thursday in and out of the arena at the Osceola County 4-H/FFA Fair, working their way up from the baby calf …
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 …
