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October 26, 2026 by B. Wirth
Local Realtor Brittany Felde was recently featured on Inside Success TV as part of the “Women in Power” series. The show, which was filmed in Miami, Florida, features Felde sharing parts of her life story and the inspiration tha
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October 24, 2026 by Ferris State University
Megan Somsel got through Ferris State University on food assistance and Medicaid, living in low-income housing as an independent student. Now, she stocks a free vending machine built for students in her old shoes. The basic needs vending ma
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October 23, 2026 by B. Wirth
Late Thursday night, Oct. 22, 2026, law enforcement responded to multiple reports of shots fired in Martiny Township. At approximately 8:08 p.m., Mecosta County sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on 13 Mile Road for a report
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October 22, 2026 by B. Wirth
After more than four years in Russian custody, 74-year-old Stephen James Hubbard was released on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Hubbard grew up in Big Rapids, Michigan, and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. He taught in Japan for
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October 21, 2026 by Ferris State University
Ferris State University men's basketball will hit the hardwood this week in an exhibition against Calvin University to start a new era under the leadership of head coach Brooks Miller. The tilt is set for Thursday, Oct. 22 with tipoff a
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October 20, 2026
Monday, October 12 An officer was dispatched to a well-being check. The officer made contact with the subject who requested medical assistance. The officer stood by with the subject until medical personnel arrived on location. An offi
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October 20, 2026 by B. Wirth
More than $1.4 million is heading to rural parts of Michigan for broadband expansion projects. As part of Michigan’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, 23 subgrantee agreements have been made to help connect abou
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October 19, 2026
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips on a suspect and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Webber Township on Oct. 9. According to a post, the rear-end crash happened around 1:30 a.m. near the intersect
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October 19, 2026
Monday, Oct. 12 At 3:13 p.m., deputies responded to Big Rapids Township for an assault that occurred on October 11. This incident is under investigation. At 7:15 p.m., a report was filed for a stolen motorcycle. The vehicle is de
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October 18, 2026 by B. Wirth
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will convert the intersection of Northland Drive and 8 Mile Road into a four-way stop. Located just north of Stanwood, the intersection is slated for conversion on Thursday, Oct. 22
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October 17, 2026 by B. Wirth
Six area high school bands will take the field tonight, Oct. 17, for spectacular Glow Show performances at Reed City High School. Participating schools include Big Rapids, Lake City, Ludington, Morley Stanwood, Pine River and Reed City. &ld
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October 15, 2026 by Ferris State University
Ferris State University’s College of Engineering Technology is hosting dozens of high school girls for the third annual Jill of All Trades event, which helps the students learn more about the opportunities to launch a career in skille
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October 14, 2026 by B. Wirth
The City of Big Rapids will host a public informational hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, on the Perry Avenue Sidewalk Project. The proposal calls for a concrete sidewalk on the south side of Perry Avenue. It would extend the existing sid
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October 13, 2026 by B. Wirth
The Economic Development Responsibility Alliance (EDRA) will be hosting their fourth annual Truck or Treat event this year at Paris Park. Slated for Saturday, Oct. 24, the event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include a truck
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October 12, 2026
Monday, Oct. 5 At 2:24 p.m., deputies made a warrant arrest at a residence in Mecosta Township. A female subject was arrested on an undisclosed warrant. She was lodged at the Mecosta County Jail. At 3:51 p.m., deputies made a warrant arrest
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October 12, 2026 by B. Wirth
The Newaygo County Sportsman’s Club suffered a devastating fire Sunday, Oct. 11. A fire was reported around 5:18 p.m., with heavy smoke visible from the building. Fire crews from Croton, Newaygo, Sand Lake, Grant, Big Prairie, Howard
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October 8, 2026 by B. Wirth
Monday, September 28 An officer was dispatched to a local business regarding a civil complaint with a customer. The subject was advised that they were asked to leave the business, and they did without incident. Tuesday, September 29 No inci
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October 8, 2026 by Ferris State University
Ferris State University is launching an effort to help students and employees quit smoking or vaping and create a healthier campus, with a new tobacco-free policy and a series of opportunities to help people kick the habit. Free nicotine pa
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October 7, 2026 by B. Wirth
Monday, September 14 An officer was dispatched for a well-being check. The individual was located at home and conditions were adequate. The person was clean and healthy with no dangers being found at this time. An officer was called for a t
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October 7, 2026
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals and a vehicle potentially involved in a recent larceny. It happened at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Ace Hardware store in Baldwin. The
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October 6, 2026 by B. Wirth
Monday, Sep. 28 At 11:20 p.m., deputies made a traffic stop in Grant Township. The traffic stop resulted in the male driver and female passenger being arrested on warrants. Both were lodged at the Mecosta County Jail. Calls for Service: 15
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October 6, 2026 by B. Wirth
The Big Rapids City Commission voted unanimously Monday to authorize a multi-year deer cull. Under a contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, the city can obtain deer removal permits and remove deer in high-compla
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