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Ferris State to honor veterans at free Nov. 11 breakfast

November 10, 2026 · By Ferris State University · News That Affects You

Ferris State University will honor veterans, their families and supporters at its Veterans Day Breakfast. The event is planned for 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Ballroom 202 of the David L. Eisler Center, 805 Campus Drive. The breakfast...

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Savannah Bananas’ Matt Graifer to speak at Ferris State

November 7, 2026 · By Ferris State University · News That Affects You

Matt “The Young Professor” Graifer, the Savannah Bananas’ in-game host and “Chief Potassium Enthusiast,” delivers his keynote “F.U.N. Always Wins” at Ferris State University’s Arts and Lect...

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Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaigns Nov. 20 with volunteers needed

November 6, 2026 · News That Affects You

The Salvation Army will begin its annual red kettle campaign in Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo and Osceola counties. Kettles will be visible starting Nov. 20 and will remain in place through Dec. 24. “Funds raised at the kettles directly s...

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'Tractor Treat' event slated at Kuzin's Equipment on Oct. 30

October 29, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

On Friday evening, Kuzin’s Equipment in Morley will host a Halloween-themed event. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., families and children can enjoy a safely fenced-in trick-or-treat area, bounce houses, tractors, fire trucks and other...

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10 things to know for Big Rapids Fall Fest 2026

October 28, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

This Saturday is the annual Big Rapids downtown Fall Fest event, put on by the Downtown Business Association and RE/MAX Together. Here are 10 essential tips to prepare for the festivities: Temperatures will be on the cooler side. Startin...

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Area high schools to perform in tonight's annual glow show performance

October 17, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

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....

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EDRA hosting 4th annual truck or treat event Oct. 24

October 13, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

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 tru...

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Ferris State launches first Ferris Career Success Conference and Expo Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

September 29, 2026 · News That Affects You

Ferris State University will launch its first Ferris Career Success Conference and Expo Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, with plans to coordinate the events bi-annually to connect students with rewarding careers. The career conference brings app...

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ITC to host open houses on 250-mile mid-Michigan grid expansion

September 24, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

ITC Michigan will host a series of open-house community listening sessions in October on its proposed Copperton Projects, a plan to add about 254 miles of 345-kilovolt transmission lines in central and western Michigan. The sessions, eac...

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Public invited as Ferris State joins worldwide moon watch with telescopes at Robinson Quad

September 17, 2026 · News That Affects You

A half-lit moon shows more than a full one, and Ferris State University is setting up telescopes on the Robinson Quad Saturday night, Sep. 19, to show why. International Observe the Moon Night runs free and open to the public from 8:30 t...

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Big Rapids Elks to host annual Chicken BBQ on Monday

September 5, 2026 · News That Affects You

In keeping with tradition, the Big Rapids Elks will cook meals for downtown visitors during the annual Labor Day Festival. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Elks will grill and serve barbecue chicken dinners with baked beans, potato salad, a r...

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Moolenaar discusses tax cuts, manufacturing at Mecosta VFW roundtable

August 31, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., answered questions from constituents Wednesday at a roundtable at the Mecosta VFW Post 2335. The event, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity and Concerned Veterans for America, focused on the Working F...

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Ferris State to honor veterans at free Nov. 11 breakfast

Savannah Bananas’ Matt Graifer to speak at Ferris State

Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaigns Nov. 20 with volunteers needed

'Tractor Treat' event slated at Kuzin's Equipment on Oct. 30

10 things to know for Big Rapids Fall Fest 2026

Area high schools to perform in tonight's annual glow show performance

EDRA hosting 4th annual truck or treat event Oct. 24

Ferris State launches first Ferris Career Success Conference and Expo Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

ITC to host open houses on 250-mile mid-Michigan grid expansion

Public invited as Ferris State joins worldwide moon watch with telescopes at Robinson Quad

Big Rapids Elks to host annual Chicken BBQ on Monday

Moolenaar discusses tax cuts, manufacturing at Mecosta VFW roundtable

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