Archive by month August
Reed City boys soccer falls in shootout to Kent City
REED CITY — Reed City’s boys soccer team went into overtime on Wednesday, but the outcome from a longer game wasn’t what the Coyotes were hoping for. The Coyotes […]
Chippewa Hills volleyball’s early-season success continues with sweep of Crossroads
BIG RAPIDS — Chippewa Hills has many familiar faces on its volleyball team this season, but the results through the first 11 matches have been drastically different. The […]
ZUKE: Week 2 prep football predictions
There were several surprises last week — which is typically the case during Week 1. Some teams will look to bounce back after disappointing losses (Big Rapids), while […]
4 Macomb districts join East Detroit schools’ lawsuit against Michigan
MACOMB COUNTY — Four Macomb County school districts have requested to join a lawsuit filed by East Detroit Public Schools against the State of Michigan — a lawsuit […]
Michigan Senate panel OKs autonomous vehicle research bills
SAGINAW — A Michigan Senate panel Wednesday approved four bills aimed at accelerating autonomous vehicle projects in Michigan. The legislative package now moves to the full state Senate. It approves testing […]
Economy improved, but Michigan cities still in crisis
LANSING — The City of Flint, strapped for cash as it emerges from emergency management and a public health crisis resulting from lead-poisoned drinking water, will receive $14.4 […]
Local educators review M-STEP results
BIG RAPIDS — Results of the Michigan Student Test of Education Progress (M-STEP) were released this week, and the outcomes are not promising or satisfying. Around the state, […]
Praise Him in the Park set for Monday
BIG RAPIDS — As shoppers browse the wares at the Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show, they’ll be able to hear music floating on the breeze. The eighth annual […]
Taking a stroll with a professional
Submitted by Spectrum Health BIG RAPIDS — To promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle, Spectrum Health professionals are inviting community members to join them for a lunchtime walk every Tuesday, […]
Tips to enjoy fresh tomatoes and preserve them safely for later
By Jeannie Nichols Michigan State University Extension Fresh tomatoes are a favorite of mine. For me, a fresh tomato sandwich is a delicacy that only comes in late […]
Only one in three older Americans have diabetes controlled
By Pam Daniels Michigan State University Extension Why do so few older Americans have control over their diabetes? The first reason has to do with the aging U.S. […]