BIG RAPIDS — Local police and medical authorities are in support of a new state statute that provides a way for severely intoxicated minors and an accompanying individual to seek medical assistance without the fear of facing charges. The law passed by the Michigan Legislature amended the current Minor In Possession legislation to give amnesty [...]
BIG RAPIDS — Inside Twice is Nice Resale and Consignment Shop, customers will find everything from movies, clothes and furniture to old movie posters. The store, located at 127 S. State St. in Big Rapids, opened about three weeks ago and owner Jill Ososki said business has started great. This week the Pioneer shines a [...]
REED CITY — Soon, cancer patients in the northern Michigan region will have a renewed sense of hope and comfort thanks to a treatment center closer to home. Construction is on schedule for the new Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center, located on Patterson Road near Reed City Hospital. The $8.9 million state-of-the-art, patient-focused facility [...]
Daugherty, Ware excited to compete against the state’s best ALLENDALE — Two local high school football standouts are getting a chance to test themselves this week against some of the best players in the state at the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) East-West All-Star Game. Big Rapids offensive lineman Jake Daugherty and Baldwin [...]
MECOSTA — In the 137-year history of School Section Lake Veteran’s Park, there is much to celebrate — tolerance of ethnic diversity, a commitment to education and a vision for making Mecosta County a tourist destination. And it all started with Isaac and Lucy Berry. Isaac and Lucy Berry purchased the 83 acres that became [...]
MARION — Entertainment, games, carnival food, rides and more for the whole family will take over the village of Marion beginning on Sunday for this year’s 74th annual Marion Fair. Members of the Marion Fair Board have been planning for months to make this year a success and something for all ages to enjoy. “It’s [...]
Clear Lake Golf Club finding success BIG RAPIDS — Its been about a year and a half since John Currie, Chad Currie and Brennan Walsh took over the Clear Lake Golf Club and business has started strong. ”Last week is the best week we’ve ever had,” John Currie said. As the golf course has taken [...]
GATHER AT THE RIVER: Families are invited to an evening of crafts and fellowship at Chapel of the Lakes’ “Gather at the River,” scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Bromley Park in Mecosta. The church will offer hot dogs, chips and soda alongside its craft projects, and families will be given Christian [...]
Kennedy reflects on uncle’s historic MLB career; parallels with Tigers’ Scherzer RODNEY — It’s been 75 years since Bill Kennedy’s uncle made Detroit Tigers history that has stood the test of time. Kennedy’s uncle, Vern Kennedy, had a magical start to his career with the Tigers in 1938, starting the season 9-0. Surrounded with memorabilia [...]
Bulldog hoops players teach fundamentals at camp BIG RAPIDS — Children from the Big Rapids area and beyond will be learning the fundamentals of the game from “resident experts” this week at Ferris State University. Ferris State’s men’s basketball program is hosting its annual Boys Basketball Individual Skills Camp, which began Monday and will run [...]