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Memories on wheels
PARIS — Tim Brechon loves cars, but one in particular sitting in his garage holds a special place in his heart — his first car. During …
Osceola County fair continues through Saturday
Animal auctions scheduled for Thursday, Friday EVART — Ribbons and trophies are flying into the hands of 4-H’ers of all ages, but …
Two men charged with operating meth lab in Wheatland Township
BIG RAPIDS — Two Remus men were arraigned Monday in Mecosta County’s 77th District Court on charges of operating a …
Morley man charged in April, May break-ins
BIG RAPIDS — A Morley man is accused of breaking into several homes this spring in Hinton Township. Damien Michael-Dale Davy, 21, was …
Local Sports
Crossroads Charter Academy prepares for first year of eight-man football
BIG RAPIDS — With its football program hanging by a thread, Crossroads Charter Academy administrators made the decision to switch over to …
Big Rapids football looking to bounce back under new coach Joe Woodruff
BIG RAPIDS — When he was introduced as the new varsity football coach at Big Rapids High School in April, Joe Woodruff was tasked with …
Local archery event hits the mark
BARRYTON — People across the state take their archery serious. That was never more obvious than last weekend when the Barryton …
Crossroads volleyball team focused on keeping its WMD League title
BIG RAPIDS —The Crossroads Charter Academy Cougars volleyball team is coming off a stellar 2013 season that saw them go undefeated in …
Ferris Sports
FSU hockey signs with Bauer
Bulldogs agree to multi-year deal with hockey outfitter BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State University men’s ice hockey program, which has …
Bulldog goaltender CJ Motte continues to hone his game during busy offseason
BIG RAPIDS — While there were plenty of intriguing storylines from the Ferris State hockey team’s ride to the Western Collegiate Hockey …
Three FSU golfers earn All-America Scholar nods
BIG RAPIDS — Three members of the Ferris State University men’s golf program were recently named to the 2014 Cleveland Golf/Srixon …
Bulldogs tie for first at MCBC event
HASLETT – The Ferris State Fishing Club team of Dan Konkle and Jacobitz Huested took a very close second in the biggest Michigan College …
Lifestyles
Taking a stroll
By Dee Van Horn Special to the Pioneer A Summer Evening Garden Stroll – a wonderful time to wander among the plants and flowers of five …
AMISH COOK: Wedding prep and washer breakdown
By Lovina Eicher The Amish Cook All is quiet here at the Eicher household. Everyone has retired for the evening. I will be glad to join …
DRAFT PICKS: Hops and Props is coming sooner than you think
It may be a little early, but I thought I’d better give a heads-up and remind faithful readers that the now annual Manistee Hops and …
UP & DOWN THE RIVER: Exciting first half of a trip for Voca Lyrica
By Cathy Johnson When you plan a trip several years in advance, and have all that time to anticipate the wonderfulness of what you hope to …
