“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” — Billy Joel Quite frankly, we are excited. The downtown Big Rapids Pocket Park concert series has kicked off another season. For Big Rapids area residents, [...]
At the Mecosta County Community Foundation Annual Emeriti luncheon held Tuesday afternoon, a special man deserving of special recognition was awarded a special honor. Former MCCF board member Dr. Jerry Conrad was named an Emeriti Board Member with Distinction by his fellow past and present members of the board. We believe the honor is well deserved. [...]
Law enforcement officers and representatives of municipalities throughout the area gathered this morning on the campus of Ferris State University to salute police officers who died in the service of their communities, state and nation. The ceremony is a moving commemoration of the lives of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting [...]
ROSES TO: … the hundreds of Ferris State University graduates who will begin the next stage of their lives after commencement ceremonies this weekend. Good luck to all of you, and thanks for being such a vibrant part of our community. … backers of the Osceola County Community Foundation, who collectively donated $18,000 in support [...]
The Downtown Big Rapids Farmers Market opens for business today, and scores of loyal shoppers and more casual browsers will make the trek to the parking area immediately adjacent to City Hall to peruse and purchase, glance and gab, and generally open another summer season of down home shopping. The Farmers Market here in Big [...]
ROSES TO … the retired educators who give of their time to help young students visiting the Mecosta County Youth and Family Center and have really made a difference in the lives of children’s and families alike. They demonstrate there is a significant place and role for every person in the community, no matter what [...]
When NBA basketball player Jason Collins came out and announced to the world he was gay, the news exploded across the nation and overshadowed most every other news story of the day. It was stunningly important … or so it seems. There is one aspect to the Jason Collins story (at least this part of [...]
Over the past year, and specifically during time of emergency over the past few months, our neighbors serving and volunteering with the Salvation Army have been very obvious helping hands in time of need. Just recently, as winter ice jams caused Muskegon River flooding in homes in the Rogers Heights area, the Salvation Army outreach [...]
We’ve heard the argument before and we’ll hear it again. The answer is no. No guns in schools; no guns in universities. This is not an issue of Constitutional rights. This is not a right granted to you in the Second Amendment. It is an overreach. The claim has been made that every educational facility in [...]
ROSES TO: … the teams at Spectrum Health Systems and Mecosta County Medical Center for carefully, considerately, and compassionately working out the details of a merger of two institutions that will not only be a good business move, but will also benefit the people of the greater Mecosta County area — and further afield — [...]