Where's Fred? Michigan State Police conduct forensics on car for clues

Mon, February 18, 2013
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fred byrne
Big Rapids
Missing person
missouri

Its been nearly a week and police are still searching for a missing Big Rapids man. 49-year old Fred Byrne was last seen around 3 p.m. on Tuesday in Holland Township. On Thursday, Byrne's car was found nearly 600 miles away in Missouri near the Mark Twain National Forest with his wallet and keys inside and no sign of the missing man.

Update: Ferris State student found unresponsive in Big Rapids

Fri, February 15, 2013
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Big Rapids
Mecosta County
Ferris State
student
Police say they found an unresponsive male Ferris State student early this morning on the 800th block of Divison St in Big Rapids. The 18-year old student was taken to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids for treatment. Alcohol could be a factor in this incident. According to a press release, police say at 7:48 a.m. this morning Officers and Fire/Rescue were called to the 800 block of Division Ave for a report of a dead male subject in a snow bank. The subject, 18-year old Nicholas Suttles from Grand Rapids, a Ferris State University student.

One Billion Rising event held in Big Rapids

Fri, February 15, 2013
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WISE
One Billion Rising
Domestic violence
abuse
Women
Big Rapids
Mecosta County
Big Rapids residents took a stand against domestic violence and abuse towards woman and girls during an event held at the Gypsy Nickel Lounge Thursday night. The event, One Billion Rising was a global event in more than 200 countries. The Big Rapids event was sponsored by WISE, Big Rapids’ women’s shelter and support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. To conclude the event more than 100 sky lanterns we lit and sent into the sky to show support for the cause. Proceeds from lantern sales and a portion of the drink and food sales on Thursday were donated to WISE.

Update: Missing Big Rapids man's car found in Missouri

Fri, February 15, 2013
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Missing person
fred byrne
Mecosta County
missouri
Big Rapids
The car of missing Big Rapids resident 49-year old Fred Byrne was discovered in Missouri Thursday but he has still not been found. Big Rapids Police say the car was discovered outside of the Mark Twain National Forest in Van Buren, Missouri. The vehicle was found unlocked with Byrne’s wallet on the rear floor board and the keys in the center console. According to Carter County Sheriff Deputies there did not appear to be anything out of the ordinary or suspicious found inside the vehicle. A general canvas of the area was done without locating any sign of Mr.

Police searching for missing Big Rapids man

Thu, February 14, 2013
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Missing person
Big Rapids
fred byrne
Mecosta County
Big Rapids Police are searching for 49-year old Fred Byrne of Big Rapids and they need your help. Police say he was last seen wearing a dark brown Carhartt style jacket, ball cap, blue jeans leaving his mothers residence after stopping to see her after taking his son back to school at Hope College. He last mentioned the fact he intended on stopping at Rivertown Crossings mall in Grandville on his way back home to Big Rapids to pick up a Valentines Day gift for his wife. He owns and was driving a 2005 Chevy Malibu, silver in color with a Michigan registration of BSY 0298.

2012 MEAP scores released; Here's a look at Big Rapids Public Schools

Mon, February 11, 2013
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Big Rapids
MEAP scores
tests
Mecosta County

State education officials say Michigan students made academic gains in math, reading and writing last year. However science scores declined compared to 2011 results.
The new data comes from the results of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program, also known as MEAP.
The reading, writing and mathematics gains were in all grades and most demographic groups.
Governor Rick Snyder says that the state is (quote) "moving in the right direction, and that's a credit to our schools, parents and students themselves."

Ferris Welcomes Students’ Sibs, Community’s Flood Victims to Campus for Sibs and Kids Weekend

Fri, February 8, 2013
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids
ROgers Heights
flood victims
flood
Mecosta County
Ferris State University students will welcome younger children to campus for a “Fun-Size”-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend starting Friday, Feb. 8. Students can invite younger relatives to spend the weekend with them in Big Rapids for the popular annual event. This year, local families affected by recent weather-related flooding in the Big Rapids area also are invited.

Big Rapids Middle School to host Daddy/Daughter dance Friday

Thu, February 7, 2013
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Big Rapids
dance
daddy daughter dance
Friday
Big Rapids Middle School will be hosting a special event Friday night for dads, uncles and grandfathers. Heather Bowman, Director of the Recreation Dept. for the city of Big Rapids says they decided to have the dance as a chance for fathers, uncles and grandfathers to create memories for a lifetime with their daughters, nieces and granddaughters. The dance will start at 7pm and will feature photos, refreshments and crafts along with great music and a good time. The cost is $7.00 per person if you pre-register, if not then its $10.00 at the door. The first 75 girls will get a free carnation.

Big Rapids man involved in one-car accident in B.R. Twp.

Wed, February 6, 2013
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accident
car accident
Big Rapids
Mecosta County
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injuries
Big Rapids Township
A Big Rapids man was taken to the hospital after a one car accident in Big Rapids Township Tuesday evening. Mecosta Co. Sheriff Deputies say the accident occurred on New Millpond Rd near 15 Mile Rd. They say the driver, 63-year old Richard Taylor lost control on the icy roadway and went into the ditch hitting a tree. Taylor received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the Mecosta County Medical Center for treatment.

Red Kettle Campaign raises more than $67,000 in Big Rapids

Tue, January 8, 2013
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Salvation Army
Big Rapids
Red Kettle Campaign
It was a record donation year for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign in Big Rapids. The 2012 campaign raised over $67,000, which is $5,000 over the group's initial goal of $62,000. Chris Vallette of the local Big Rapids Salvation Army says he give credit to those who volunteered because without them they wouldn't have made their goal. Vallette added they hope to keep their success going into the spring with its annual dinner fundraiser.

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