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Big Rapids commissioners to discuss future of old jail building

November 12, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

The Big Rapids City Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session Monday to discuss the future of the Old Jail. Officials will review parking options and consider whether to declare the property surplus, which could...
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MPSC grants final extension for Consumers Energy hydro dam sale

November 8, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has granted Consumers Energy a final extension to negotiate a deal to sell 13 aging hydroelectric dams in West Michigan. This is the second extension given to Consumers Energy. The company ha...
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The basics of Brynn Manor: New multi-family apartments proposed near Ferris State

November 6, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

A new multifamily apartment complex is aiming to start construction in May 2027 near Ferris State University’s campus. Here are the basics to know about the project:   THE LOCATION The proposed complex would be located at the...
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New Maple Street at-cost grocery store set to open in 2027

October 30, 2026 · By B.Wirth · News That Affects You

The former Video City location in Big Rapids is being transformed into a new at-cost grocery store. A group of St. Peter's Lutheran Church members, along with Common Good Ventures, are heading the project at 816 Maple Street. The sto...
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Ferris State reroutes campus pedestrian traffic on campus as Hallisy Hall project starts

October 29, 2026 · By Ferris State University · News That Affects You

Ferris State University closed three pedestrian crossings near the Timme Center for Student Services, the Center for Virtual Learning and Hallisy Hall after crews fenced the Hallisy Hall site Oct. 22 ahead of the building’s demolit...
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City of Big Rapids seeks input on proposed Perry Avenue sidewalk project

October 14, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

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...
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$146 million development slated at former Grand Rapids factory

October 11, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

A new apartment complex is coming just south of downtown Grand Rapids. The multi-phase project, Factory Yards, will transform a 13.4-acre contaminated industrial site into housing and commercial space. “The EGLE grant is focused on...
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Big Rapids Speedway to close and re-open as Shell gas station

September 8, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

The Speedway gas station, located near the intersection of 19 Mile Road and Northland Drive (Old US-131), will be closing on Monday, Sep. 28, 2026. The station will then re-open as a Shell gas station at a later date. Store managers...
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Content Tagged “Developments”

Big Rapids commissioners to discuss future of old jail building

MPSC grants final extension for Consumers Energy hydro dam sale

The basics of Brynn Manor: New multi-family apartments proposed near Ferris State

New Maple Street at-cost grocery store set to open in 2027

Ferris State reroutes campus pedestrian traffic on campus as Hallisy Hall project starts

City of Big Rapids seeks input on proposed Perry Avenue sidewalk project

$146 million development slated at former Grand Rapids factory

Big Rapids Speedway to close and re-open as Shell gas station

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