Solid Waste Board to begin meeting soon
BIG RAPIDS — In order to add two counties to an existing plan, a Mecosta County Solid Waste Board was formed to determine if Mecosta County should have more […]
Archive by month December
Breaking in new skates
ON THE ICE: Kevin Maloy tests out some new ice skates he received over Christmas on the ice at the rink in Hemlock Park on Friday afternoon. (Pioneer […]
The winter break riddle
Winter break a hurdle coaches and student athletes must get over to ensure a successful season BIG RAPIDS — Like many communities across the country, high school sporting […]
Meceola Human Trafficking Task Force announces speakers bureau
Submitted to the Pioneer BIG RAPIDS — In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, the Mecola Human Trafficking Task Force has announced it has formed a […]
FSU students hang drywall for church
HELPING OTHERS: Students in the construction management program at Ferris State University recently assisted Christian Life Ministries with a drywall project. Pictured with the students is the Rev. […]
Trinity Fellowship offers Financial Peace University class
BIG RAPIDS — Self-improvement goals are common in late December as New Year’s resolutions begin to take shape. Area residents who want to better manage their finances may consider […]
New Hope church offers Faithfully Fit exercise classes
Submitted to the Pioneer MECOSTA — New Hope United Methodist Church is offering Faithfully Fit classes to anyone who wants to improve their physical, spiritual and emotional health […]
Christina S. Domke
BARRYTON — Christina S. Domke, 88, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Alabama. A full obituary will be in Wednesday’s edition of the Pioneer. Arrangements are […]
Rudolph L. Elmore
BARRYTON — Rudolph L. Elmore, 65, of Barryton, passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. He was born on Oct. 24, 1951, in Clare, the son […]
Sons of AMVETS distribute hams for Christmas
HELPING OTHERS: On Dec. 17, members of the Sons of AMVETS Squadron No. 1941 of Big Rapids delivered 75 hams to area veterans, members of the community and […]
Birth announcement
It’s a boy! Rachel Ann and Charles Stephen McHugh, of Morley, announce the birth of their son, Killian Wyatt Donahue McHugh, on Dec. 1, 2016. He weighed 6 […]
Big Rapids hockey teams donate time
SERVING THE COMMUNITY: Members of the Big Rapids High School hockey team spent some time helping others in the days leading up to Christmas. On Dec. 20, all […]