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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 candy will also be distributed. Kids in costume can also take part in the fan tunnel welcoming the Bull...

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.  Animal Control Officers contacted the John Ball Zoo for help and their staff responded to help care for...

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 going out of the country.   Monday, October 16 While on patrol, an officer found the door to a bu...

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 3 P.M. and 7 P.M. Albright said 217 of the 325 organizations on campus are headquartered in Michiga...

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 Michigan State Police Arson Investigator. Details revealed the fire started from an incendiary devi...