Page 30 - 02 3 News Today

The City of Big Rapids will hold a public hearing on its 2023-2024 fiscal year budget tonight at city hall as part of the city commission meeting.   During Study session, City Treasurer Carla Staffen will present the budget to the commission before the public hearing begins. Officials from the Big Rapids housing commission will also present its housing report, Community development director Michelle Stenger will present a master plan update.   During general business, commissioners ...

The 34th Annual Senior Enrichment Day will be held on Wednesday, June 28th at the Big Rapids High School.   The day begins with 8:00 a.m. registration and includes time slots for four seminars and a luncheon with the event concluding at approximately 3:00 p.m. The seminar series offered this year includes a choice of more than 40 diverse educational sessions. Such options include fitness classes, floral arranging, painting, long-term care, and financial planning options, help with Medicare,...

Reader's Digest compiled a list of the best beach in every state

LoveFood compiled a list of where to find the best ramen in every state

Far & Wide compiled a list of the best lake town in every state

Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies arrested a woman Wednesday after threatening officers with a bat.   According to the sheriff's office, it started around 9:45am when the woman was driving erratically and lost control and drove her vehicle on the grass and sidewalk, in front of the Mecosta County Jail. The woman then exited her vehicle and came inside the building yelling at staff.  She then went back out to her vehicle and grabbed a baseball bat, and was going to hit a deputy wit...

Despite the state legislature giving approval for Gotion to build a battery plant near Big Rapids, Gotion is delaying its request for rezoning in Green Township.   This comes as there's been community concern over what they believe is a connection from Gotion's parent company to the Chinese communist party.   Gotion's vice president of North American Affairs, Check Thelen, says that Gotion Inc. is a subsidiary of its Chinese parent company and is independent from any com...

Monday…4/24 The School Liaison Officer was asked to do a well-fare check on 2 middle school students that haven’t been in school for a while. After investigating, the students were ok. School Liaison Officer took a report regarding an assault between 2 students. Tuesday …4/25 School Liaison Officer responded to a report of found marijuana. The School Liaison Officer responded to the High School to a report from a student about harassment happening. Still under investigation. ...

The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office says alcohol and controled substances played a role in a one vehicle crash Sunday.   It happened on Jefferson Rd near 90th Ave.   Deputies say a 50-year old female driver from Lakeview was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed before leaving the road and overturning.   The Lakeview woman was taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for serious possibly life threatening injuries.   Meanwhile in Newaygo County, a 20-year...

Who else lied about being sick and missed school to watch him?! RIP #JerrySpringer, former Cincinnati mayor and talk show host. -@AngelinaOnAir