Scsavnicki earns Eagle Scout rank
Submitted to the Pioneer BIG RAPIDS — Sean Stephen Scsavnicki, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 114 of Big Rapids, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. […]
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Health Matters: Do sugary beverages create memory loss?
By Mary Kay VanDriel, R. N. If you’re like most people, you might enjoy sugary beverages and cream in your coffee, but a recent study published in Alzheimer’s […]
Children plant flowers at summer reading program
On July 13, children participating in the Wheatland Township Library Summer Reading Program planted flowers in the containers they decorated a couple of weeks earlier. (Courtesy photo)
Grant funds benefit Brush with Kindness program
Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity recently received funds from Consumers Energy and Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in support of the Brush with Kindness Critical Home Repair Program. The money allows Habitat to […]
Local campers win wards at Salvation Army Divisional Music Camp
Submitted to the Pioneer BIG RAPIDS — The Salvation Army of Big Rapids has announced four campers won distinguished awards at this year’s Salvation Army Divisional Music Camp. This […]
Aikens earns spot on dean’s list
Submitted to the Pioneer Valley City, N.D. — Valley City State University has released its Dean’s Honor Roll for spring semester 2017. The Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students […]
Birth announcement
It’s a boy! Chelsea Thompson and Paul Miller, of Rodney, announce the birth of their son, Ivan Glen Miller, on June 30, 2017. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 […]
Birth announcements
It’s twins! Meagan Waldfogel, of Evart, announces the birth of her twins, Jackson Edward Waldfogel and Natalie Ann Waldfogel, on June 16, 2017. Jackson weighed 6 pounds, 14 […]
Kristina Beers: Summertime refreshes family outdoor traditions
By Kristina Beers Special to the Pioneer Summertime is here and for the Beers family, that means camping season. We enjoy packing up the trailer, truck, and family, […]
Girl Scouts camp at Toledo Zoo
Girl Scout Troop No. 4268 and No. 4354 stayed the night at the Toledo Zoo on July 7. They slept in the hippoaquarium area and enjoyed a safari. (Courtesy photo)
Firefighter visits summer reading program
Participants in the Wheatland Township Summer Reading Program were treated to ice cream by McNeil’s Pizza in Remus and a visit from a fire truck on July 6. […]
Salvation Army presents Red Shield awards
Submitted to the Pioneer BIG RAPIDS — The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Logo is one of the most recognizable images in the world. Locally, the image stands for […]