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The Ferris State University men's basketball squad, which was ranked seventh in the nation this past week, returns from the Thanksgiving holiday break with a regional road contest at Lewis University on Monday (Nov. 29) evening in Romeoville, Ill. The Bulldogs and the Flyers will square off at LU's Neil Carey Arena with tipoff set for 8 p.m. (ET). Monday night's contest will be carried live by local flagship station Sunny 97.3 FM and the Bulldog Sports Network with online coverage available at FerrisStateBulldogs.com. Rob Bentley will call the play-by-play action beginning with ...

Coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 28, is Mecosta County’s Community Giving Day. This special day is an opportunity for community members to support various non-profit organizations and learn more about their missions, visions, and volunteering opportunities. “This event is not just something done locally,” Laura Currie said about the event. “It’s national thing. We do Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which Community Giving Day is just in time to show that generosity and philanthropy.” The event is a collaborative effort by three significant Big Rapids groups: Big Rap...

Just after 8:30 P.M. Thursday night, a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling northbound on Jericho Ave near Peter Creek Dr. The driver lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree. The driver, a 19-year-old female from Plainfield TWP suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The passenger, an 18-year-old female from Grand Rapids was pronounced deceased as a result of the crash.   The Kent County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit is continuing to look at data and evidence collected from the crash to help determine events leadi...

State Rep. Ken Borton is joining a chorus of state officials in calling on outdoorsmen to focus on doe hunting this year. Officials have been sounding the alarm about a concerning rise in deer populations. Overpopulation can lead to damaged crops, widespread disease, and increased car accidents. “Too many deer can become dangerous for Michigan,” said Borton, R-Gaylord. “Hunters are Michigan’s first line of defense for conserving our environment. This year, we're asking them to let a couple big bucks walk and focus on the does.” State officials have reported m...

The Ferris State University softball squad has landed six prep student-athletes as part of head coach Jake Schumann's first early signing class with the Bulldogs. All six signees will join the FSU program as freshmen in the fall of 2024. The early signing class includes shortstop Jayden Marlatt (Johannesburg-Lewiston), outfielder Breanna Blair (Thornton, Solo./Mountain Range), outfielder Braleigh Miller (Gaylord), catcher Addison Wangler (Gaylord), utility player Kaelinn Jozsa (Muskegon Oakridge) along with utility player Ba...