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The Michigan Public Service Commission announced Wednesday it has posted a request for proposals (RFP) for a renewable energy and electrification infrastructure enhancement and development grant program. The RFP meets the requirements of Public Act 119 of 2023, under which the MPSC must develop the $21.3 million grant program. The RFP was finalized after a public comment period and is open for businesses, nonprofit organizations, local units of government and tribal governmen...

Ferris State University is exploring the development of artificial intelligence and learning how it can be used in classrooms and beyond by creating two virtual students who will enroll and participate in lessons and activities through the evolving technology. The virtual students, named Ann and Fry, will enroll as freshmen, starting classes during the Spring 2024 semester. They will be a part of hybrid classes, interact with classmates and complete assignments. Faculty and staff will monitor th...

LIONS HEAD COACH DAN CAMPBELL QUOTE SHEET December 18, 2023       Opening Statement: “So, look, things we did well, I’ve got my little sheet up here, alright. But just in comparison, team-wise, our third downs we were 50 percent, defense, 38.5 (percent), five-of-13, so won the third-down battle. Red zone, six-of-six for offense. We – on defense limited them to – they scored two-of-three. We want to be better there, but relative to what w...

Monday, December 11 Assist – Officers were dispatched for a trespassing complaint. A local business wished to have a subject removed from their property. The subject was removed without incident. Breaking and Entering – Officers were dispatched for a breaking and entering in progress. After investigation was complete it was determined to be a false call and was a civil issue. Check Well Being – Officers were dispatched for a check well being on a subject. The subject was fin...

On Friday, Dec. 15 at approximately 9:55 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on 30th Ave. and Arthur Rd. in Sheridan Township. A 17-year-old male from Pierson was driving East on Arthur Rd. when he went through the stop sign, hitting a vehicle that was traveling North on 30th Ave. The driver, a 63-year-old male, and passenger, a 69-year-old female from Evart, were transported to Corewell Health Hospital for minor injuries. T...

Winter weather and freezing temperatures are here, and District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) wants to remind residents that with colder temperatures comes the potential for Narcan (Naloxone) to freeze.   According to Emergent Biosolutions, Narcan Nasal Spray freezes when temperatures reach below 5°F (-15°C). If the spray is frozen, the device no longer works. Narcan Nasal Spray can be thawed and will be safe to use if allowed to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. However, in ...

LIONS QB JARED GOFF QUOTE SHEET December 12, 2023 On how they can move past the loss against the Bears and instill confidence into the team in a shorter week: “Yeah, I think it’s really the same every week, and obviously, it stings more coming off a loss and you want to put it behind you quicker, but every week you learn from the good stuff, you learn from the bad stuff and win or lose, you try to take it with you into the next week and this one’s no different. Obviou...

Michigan must build a lifelong education system focused on future-ready skills and competencies to thrive, with higher education more accessible and affordable so that the state can increase its population in the decades ahead, according to a report issued today (Dec. 14) by the Growing Michigan Together Council. Ferris State University President Bill Pink and Henry Ford College President Russ Kavalhuna are co-chairs of the Council’s higher education workgroup, which helped compile recomme...

Ferris State University senior defensive back Shon Stephens (Bakersfield, Calif.) was recently named to the 2023 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-America squad as announced by the national coaches organization. Stephens was chosen as an AFCA All-America Second Team choice and it represents the ninth consecutive year the Bulldogs have had at least one AFCA All-America selection, which is the longest active streak in the country. The AFCA has selected an All-America team ...

Monday, December 4 An officer responded to a call regarding two intoxicated people arguing in a business parking lot. Upon arrival one half of the argument had already left.  While an officer was attempting to stop a vehicle without a license plate the vehicle accelerated and fled from the officer. After traveling approximately three blocks the driver jumped out of the vehicle and ran to an apartment complex. Officers have identified a suspect but the matter is open pending further ...