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Ferris State University President Bill Pink is excited to play a key role in helping to shape the state’s future as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named him to one of the four working groups of the Growing Michigan Together Council. Pink and Henry Ford College President Russell Kavalhuna are the higher education workgroup chairs for the 28-member council. Whitmer announced the new council last month, and charged it with identifying how to grow the state’s population and strengthen educational...

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has named Gregg Brunner as chief operations officer (COO), succeeding current MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich. Brunner has served as the acting COO since December 2022 and brings more than 24 years of experience and leadership with the State of Michigan to his new permanent role. "Gregg has continually shown strong leadership for our department," Wieferich said. "He's a respected leader in the transportation indust...

Dave Murray is planning to leverage his 30 years of experience in journalism, state government and higher education communications to share the Ferris State University story as the new associate vice president for marketing and communications. Kathy Mullins, Ferris vice president for Advancement and Marketing, said Murray has a track record of success and will use his experiences and relationships to build upon the university’s already strong marketing and communications efforts. “Da...

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $3 million to replace two aged culverts on M-66 between County Line Road and 2 Mile Road in southern Mecosta County. According to MDOT, the project near Six Lakes is slated to begin on Monday, July 10 and will be completed around October.     M-66 will be closed and detoured using N. County Line Road, Costabella Avenue (W. County Line Road) and M-20. Local traffic will be maintained at all times. Based on ...

Paige Onweller (‘11) came to Ferris State University as an indoor/outdoor track and field and cross country runner, pursuing a degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology. She took her degree and became a physician assistant, a career she had for eight years. That was until a new passion came to the forefront. “I started biking in 2020 and got recruited through something called Zwift, which is like E-sports,” said Onweller about getting her start in cycling. “I was recruited by...

The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday evening that a wanted suspect has been taken into custody following a reported kidnapping. During late hours on Sunday, July 2, deputies received a report of an adult female being forced into a vehicle by a 35-year-old Mecosta County resident. The suspect then fled the area and released the victim on the side of the road approximately an hour and a half later in northwestern Mecosta County. With the help of a BOL through Mecosta County ...

District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is promoting the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) Plan First Family Planning Program’s (Plan First) expanded access to family planning services, beginning on or after July 1, 2023.    General Information  The Plan First program benefit is limited to family planning services only. The Plan First family planning program covers a broad range of family planning services which includes U.S. Food and Drug Admin...

As summer is in full force, Scooter’s Coffee has unveiled its first-ever kid-friendly menu that offers fun, flavorful drinks and treats in just the perfect size. Three new 10-ounce drink delights quench kids’ thirst as they embark on their next summer adventure. Cotton Candy Lil’ Smiley Smoothie: This magical meld of blue raspberry is blended with Scooter’s Coffee’s ice cream base to create a sweet, berry, cotton-candy flavor. Blended, chilled to perfection, and top...

District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is encouraging residents with sensitive breathing conditions to take precautions based on current air conditions. The Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert for the entire state today, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  Due to widespread wildfires in Canada, smoke plumes that contain small particles are moving through the atmosphere and our impacting air quality. Currently, air quality in the DH...

Ferris State University fans and alumni will have an opportunity to potentially win prizes totaling more than $90,000 while helping fuel Bulldog student-athletes as FSU Athletics will hold a special "Building Champions Raffle" during the 2023-24 season. All proceeds from the state-licensed raffle will go towards the Bulldogs' nutrition and hydration center along with other key student-athlete initiatives. The raffle will impact all 17 FSU varsity programs and the school's 400...