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Just 10 years after graduating from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Kirbi Fagan has reached the pinnacle of publishing success by seeing the children’s novel she illustrated, “A Horse Named Sky,” appear on The New York Times Bestseller list in the Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover category. Fagan, who graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, has firmly established herself as one of the leading illustrators working today...

Monday, October 23 At 1402 hours, deputies made a traffic stop in Austin TWP. The traffic stop resulted in male driver being arrested on a warrant and for possession of methamphetamine. He was lodged at the Mecosta County Jail.  At around 1430 hours, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in Austin TWP. The search resulted in the recovery of 2 stolen motorcycles. The motorcycles were stolen out of  Isabella County, last month. A male subject ...

Kent County Veterans Services will be activating Operation Green Light in early November to honor veterans ahead of the Veterans Day holiday. During the week of November 6-12, area businesses and residents are being asked to replace outdoor lights with green bulbs to help support military veterans and to raise awareness about the resources available to them through the Kent County Veterans Services. Now in its second year, Operation Green Light is a national initiative of the National Associatio...

Ferris State University Pharmacy students are supporting a free medical clinic on Big Rapids’ east side that helps residents who don’t have access to health insurance. Faculty and students serving through Ferris State’s Rowe Pharmacy Care Clinic make contributions of care and managed support in a collaborative arrangement with Hope House Free Medical Clinic. Hope House, 405 South Third Street in Big Rapids, provides limited medical care to uninsured adults. “College of Ph...

Yesterday evening after 7:30 P.M., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle along 68th St. at S Division Ave.  A Jeep driven by a 30-year-old Gaines Township woman was traveling southbound on S Division Ave. and making an eastbound turn onto 68th St.  A 48-year-old Gaines TWP woman was the pedestrian traveling northbound across 68th St. and was struck by the Jeep in the roadway. First responders rushed the pedestrian to an area hospital, however, she was pronounced dece...

The Ferris State University football squad returns to the friendly confines of Top Taggart Field this week, hosting American International College for the first-time ever on Saturday (Oct. 28) at Top Taggart Field. The contest will kickoff at 1 p.m. (ET). Fans are encouraged to "come early, cheer loud and wear red!". This Saturday will serve as Area Youth Appreciation Day and all youth ages 12 and under will receive free admission at the gate by wearing a Halloween costume and free can...

Just after 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, Kent County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the 6000 block of East Amber Dr. on a child custody dispute. While on scene deputies noted several live and deceased animals. Animal Control Officers were summoned to help, where 27 live reptiles, including Boa Constrictors, Pythons, Corn snakes, Tree snakes, Tarantulas, an Apricot Pacman Frog, and a Tegu were taken from the home. 10 deceased snakes were removed also from the home.  Ani...

Public Notice Currently there is a Publisher’s Clearing House scam very active in the area largely affecting the elderly. The scammers tell people they have won a car and money. They ask the victims to buy gift cards “to cover fees” and give them the information on the card over the phone. They also instruct one victim to send money to another victim for fees. It is a money laundering scam that the victims are unknowingly involved in. Investigation shows the money is likely goi...

More than 325 organizations are ready to engage Ferris State University students on Thursday, Oct. 26, as the Fall 2023 Career and Internship Fair returns to the Student Recreation Center. Michele Albright, Ferris State’s Career and Professional Success Career Readiness specialist and employer liaison, said a 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. program will focus on College of Engineering Technology students. The focus shifts to College of Business and College of Arts, Sciences and Education students between...

On Sep. 3, 2023 at around 2:00 AM, the Alpine Township Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 200 Block of 7 Mile Rd NW.  When firefighters arrived, the residence was engulfed in flames, but the occupants were able to exit the home safely prior to fire crews arriving.   Alpine Township Fire summoned Kent County Sheriff's Office detectives to investigate due to the suspicious nature of the fire along with the Plainfield Township Fire Investigation Team and Mich...