Kristina Beers : Life is all about taking care of each other
By Kristina Beers Special to the Pioneer One of the facts of our existence is that we are going to die one day. No mother wants to even […]
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Czinder wins Fabulous Finds raffle
WINNER: Fabulous Finds Resale Shoppe is a donation center and resale shop in Big Rapids which helps support Women’s Information Services, Inc., which provides provides crisis intervention and support services […]
MSMS announces May Model Mohawks
MODEL MOHAWKS: Morley Stanwood Middle School has announced its May “Model Mohawks.” Students are nominated by MSMS staff for displaying model behavior and doing positive deeds around the […]
Three Big Rapids students win local essay contest
Submitted to the Pioneer BIG RAPIDS — Three Big Rapids Middle School students are the local winners in the 48th annual America & Me Essay Contest sponsored by Farm […]
Area students named to President’s List at Davenport University
Submitted to the Pioneer GRAND RAPIDS — Davenport University has announced area students have been named to the President’s List for the Winter 2017 Semester. The President’s List recognizes top […]
Paige Johnson graduates from University of Findlay
Submitted to the Pioneer FINDLAY, Ohio — Paige Johnson, of Big Rapids, has graduated from the University of Findlay. Johnson received her bachelor of science degree in sport business and […]
Local students named to Dean’s List at Davenport University
Submitted to the Pioneer GRAND RAPIDS — Davenport University has announced several local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Winter 2017 Semester. To achieve the Dean’s […]
GFWC supports Heifer International
HELPING OTHERS: For 12 years, members of General Federation of Women’s Clubs Big Rapids have supported Heifer International. Funds were raised at club meetings through individual donations and […]
Hoitenga delivers Spectrum award
AWARD: Bret Jackson of the Economic Alliance of Michigan, along with State Rep. Michele Hoitenga, hand-delivered the 2016 Top Rural Hospital award and two State of Michigan special […]
Norton graduates from basic training
IN SERVICE: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan C. Norton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week […]
Jensens celebrate birthdays, anniversary
MILESTONES: This summer, Bev and Ed Jensen are both celebrating their 90th birthdays and will mark 70 years together. Their children and grandchildren invite friends to help celebrate […]
Manekes celebrate golden anniversary
Submitted to the Pioneer MECOSTA — Keith “Chum” and Glenna Maneke will celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 17, 2017. They were married in 1967 at the United […]