Lions and Spectrum Health partner for diabetes program
Submitted to the Pioneer BIG RAPIDS — Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more and more people each year. In Michigan, there are 1,052,000 men, women and children who […]
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Birth announcements
It’s a girl! Sarah E. and David W. Bongard, of Morley, announce the birth of their daughter, Charity Irene Bongard, on Sept. 20, 2017. She weighed 7 pounds, […]
Tantrum tornado part 3: What to do after the storm
By Kylie Rymanowicz Michigan State University Extension Tantrums are a very normal part of a young child’s development. Young children don’t yet have the skills and strategies to […]
MSHS banquet honors classes of 1967, 1992
More than 140 people gathered for the annual Morley Stanwood Alumni Banquet on Oct. 7 at the American Legion post in Morley. Two classes were given special recognition: […]
‘Getting to Know GFWC’ set for Tuesday
Submitted to the Pioneer BIG RAPIDS — The General Federation of Women’s Club of Big Rapids invites community members to join them for a “Getting to Know GFWC” gathering from […]
Maintaining good health when vegetarian and pregnant
By Stephanie Marino, Michigan State University Extension and Jill Traxler, MSU Intern Vegetarian diets are gaining popularity across the nation. With more and more people skipping meat at […]
Five generations gather at ArtPrize
Alicia Patch Oldham, a 90-year-old poet from Chippewa Lake, met her great-great-granddaughter at her ArtPrize 9 poetry reading on Sept. 28. Several members of Oldham’s family gathered for the reading, […]
Dukes, Bullock to wed
Chelsea Dukes and Cody Bullock, both of Stanwood, have announced their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Rex and Tina Dukes, of Stanwood. A graduated of Morley Stanwood […]
Kristina Beers: A dance is just a dance
By Kristina Beers Special to the Pioneer Homecoming season was upon us recently; my two still at home both went to respective dances, one in Portland and one […]
Tantrum tornado part 2: What to do during a storm
By Kylie Rymanowicz Michigan State University Extension Tantrums are a very normal part of a young child’s development. Young children don’t yet have the skills and strategies to […]
Airman Devaun A. Sims graduates basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Devaun A. Sims graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included […]
GFWC Harvest Party raises money to help others
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Mecosta “Heart of the Lakes” chapter women Ellie Hill, Yo Bellingar and Sherry Anderson greet guests at the club’s 10th annual Harvest Party and fundraiser. Through the support […]