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Two people were sent to the hospital Wednesday evening following a two vehicle crash in Mecosta County's Aetna Township.   It happened just after 5pm, that's when deputies were called to Northland Dr near 180th Ave.   An investigation revealed, a 77-year old woman from Morley rear ended another vehicle driven by a 35-year old woman from Howard City who had been stopped to turn into a driveway.   The 77-year old Morley woman suffered non life-threatening injuries and w...

The dog days on the diamond are through. The month of June in high school baseball is the closest thing to the month of October in the big leagues.   Battles for trophies commence next week and here are some key brackets you should be watching this postseason:   District 35 (Kingsley) In his first year at the helm of the varsity, J.T. Scarpelli has continued the dominance on the diamond in Big Rapids. The Cardinals have already won 25 games this year, the most since the regional runner...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the red flag law Monday afternoon that aims to keep firearms away from those at risk of harming themselves or others.   The new law, also known as extreme risk protection orders, is expected to go into effect next spring. It will allow family members, police, mental health professionals, roommates, and former dating partners to petition a judge to remove firearms from those they believe pose an imminent threat to themselves or others. If granted, the judge w...

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5/19 At 11:09am, deputies made a warrant arrest at a residence in Fork TWP. A male subject was arrested on a felony warrant. He was lodged at the Mecosta County Jail.   Calls for service 10   5/20 At 11:20am, deputies responded to a domestic at a residence in Deerfield TWP.  A female was assaulting her girlfriend at the residence. The female was arrested and lodged at the Mecosta County Jail.   At 3:03pm hours, deputies responded to a larceny complaint in  Morton TW...

After an announcement on Monday, the MHSAA is adopting a proposed rule change by the National Federation of State High School Associations regarding basketball foul count and eligibility for the “bonus.” Instead of the foul counts being totaled for each half, foul counts will now reset after each quarter. This will change the bonus count towards opponent’s earning free throw chances, which now will become five fouls in a quarter rather than the previous rule of seven in a half....

Sidewalk improvements are coming to the eastside of Big Rapids.   City Commissioners recently approved a bid by Olsson Concrete Construction out of Stanwood, for just under $34,000 to install sidewalks along Third Avenue.   City Manager Mark Gifford told commissioners organizations and businesses have been advocating for more sidewalks in that area.   "This is something on the east side of town that individuals and organizations have been advocating for sometime now,...

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A scare at a Clare County post office has left seven people in isolation.   While loading mail at the Lake Station Post Office in Garfield Township Monday morning, workers noticed a possible Mercury spill. The workers were isolated, and a nearby store was also evacuated.   They are said to be monitored onsite rather than risking exposure to others at the hospital.   No adverse health affects were reported by any of those exposed.   Officials are investigating the package, but...

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