"Jerky for the Troops" being held today in Big Rapids

Mon, April 15, 2013
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jerky for troops
Big Rapids
Mecosta County
giving back
Local Big Rapids business Kelley's Deer Processing is preparing to send troops overseas and state side a little piece of home when they will hold it Jerky for Troops event on this afternoon from noon until 2pm. Colin Kelly of Kelly's Deer Processing says they are hoping to send 100 packages stuffed with venison or beef jerky and other items. The event will be held at CK's Place on Northland Drive just south of Big Rapids. Additional donation's will be accepted to cover the cost of shipping.

2,000 Ferris Students, 300 homes participating in 'The Big Event" Saturday

Wed, April 10, 2013
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Ferris State University. the big event
Community Service
Big Rapids
Ferris State University students will thank the Big Rapids community by participating in The Big Event this weekend. Around 2,000 students will be out in the Big Rapids community performing a variety of community service projects at approximately 300 properties on Saturday. Opening ceremonies for the event begin at 9 a.m. at Top Taggart Field. Participants will receive a free breakfast provided by Student Government and hear from Ferris President David Eisler and Big Rapids Mayor Mark Warba.

Saginaw man turns self in on charges connected to FSU student who was found in snowbank

Thu, April 4, 2013
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Ferris State
snowbank
Big Rapids
Crime
alcohol
minor
A 22-year old Saginaw man turned himself in to police this morning on charges that he provided alcohol to a Ferris State University student in February who was found in a snowbank after a party in Big Rapids. The 22-year old suspect has already posted bond and has been released from the Mecosta County Jail. He is scheduled to be arraigned on charges on April 18th. The victim, 18-year old Nicholas Suttles was found on February 15th around 3am only wearing a t-shirt, jeans.

First "Walk with the Mayor" event held at Hemlock Park tonight

Wed, March 27, 2013
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Walk with the Mayor
Big Rapids
Hemlock Park
The Mayor of Big Rapids is training for the Wheatlake Wellness Walk in May and he's looking for others to train with him!. Starting tonight at 7pm at Hemlock Park, the District 10 Health Department, City of Big Rapids and the Susan P. Wheatlake Center invite you to “Walk with the Mayor”. Mayor Mark Warba along with other spirited group of community members will hone their walking skills in preparation for the big event in May. The walking event will happen every Wednesday night until May 18th. The event it free of charge.

Kentucky man arraigned on CSC charges in Big Rapids

Wed, March 27, 2013
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Big Rapids
csc
Crime
Mecosta County
Kentucky
A Kentucky man remains in Mecosta County Jail without bond after being arraigned in Mecosta County District Court on felony charges connected to the sexual assault of two young Big Rapids girls. 23-year old Daniel Charles Rueckert faces a handful of charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a girl under the age of 13, two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes.

Ferris Faculty Association denied injunction by Mecosta Co. Judge

Tue, March 26, 2013
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids
Mecosta County
right to work

The Ferris Faculty Association was dealt a blow by the Mecosta Co. 49th Circuit Court Monday as Judge Ron Nichols denied their injunction request against the Ferris State University Board of Trustees that would require the university to reconsider its previous rejection of a contract extension proposal. Judge Nichols issued his opinion last night saying quote...“The evidence presented provides very weak support for (the FFA’s) claim of an offer and acceptance, i.e., that a tentative agreement was reached,”.

Kentucky man accused of CSC in Big Rapids

Mon, March 25, 2013
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Big Rapids
Crime
csc
Kentucky
Suspect
A Kentucky man is in Mecosta County Jail awaiting arraignment today after being accused of molesting two young Big Rapids girls. Big Rapids officers say the incident happened just before 1am this morning, when the two girls reporetd that they had been sexually assaulted by the 23-year old suspect. The girls also said the suspect also tried to steal their car as well. Authorities executed a search warrant at the suspects house that resulted in his arrest. The case is still under investigation.

Ferris Faculty Association vs. Ferris State U. over Right to Work

Thu, March 21, 2013
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Big Rapids
Ferris State
Ferris Faculty Association
Mecosta County

Ferris State University and Ferris' Faculty Association returned to court Wednesday as the start of Right to Work in the state looms a week from today.
Ferris' Faculty Association wanted to get an injunction from Mecosta County Circuit Court Judge Ron Nicohols after they approved a five year contract with the University, only to have that rejected last month by the college's Board of Trustees.

Big Rapids man taken to hospital after accident

Thu, March 21, 2013
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Big Rapids
Mecosta County
alcohol
accident
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a accident in Mecosta County that sent a Big Rapids man to the hospital. Sheriff Deputies say they were dispatched to Arthur Road near Simmons for an area check of a loud bang which turned out to be a 1 vehicle PIA accident. Upon investigation it was found that a 23-year old male from Big Rapids was driving to fast for conditions, lost control on the slippery road, ran off the roadway to the right and hit a group of pine trees. The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries and was treated at MCMC after having his parents drive him to the hospital.

Big Event organizers looking for more volunteers as signup deadline looms

Wed, March 20, 2013
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Big Event
Ferris State
Big Rapids
Community
volunteers
Ferris State University’s Student Government is sending out the call for students to volunteer for the Big Event 2013, billed as “One BIG day. One BIG thanks. One BIG Event.” The university’s largest student-run volunteer project, scheduled for Saturday, April 3, is an opportunity for Ferris students, faculty and staff to give back to the community many call home. Last year, more than 1,800 students performed small service projects at about 290 homes in the Big Rapids area.

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