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Under shade in the pavilion at Island Park late Thursday morning, Lindsey Foster shared with customers the benefits of eating microgreens.Growing nearly 30 varieties of them at Jozzalynn’s Microgreens in Sand Lake, Foster said the small greens are as much as 40 times more nutritious than their adult vegetable counterparts, and can be easily incorporated […]
Students from Ferris State University’s Shimadzu Core Laboratory for Academic and Research Excellence participated in research looking into the cause of Escherichia coli readings in a Wexford Count recreation site. Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses. The Shimadzu Core Lab coordinated with Wexford County Drain Commissioner Michael S...
Standout Ferris State All-America defensive back Shon Stephens and Bulldog two-sport alum Mason Pline are hoping to take their game to the highest level after connecting the National Football League teams following this week’s NFL Draft. Stephens accepted a rookie minicamp invite from the Philadelphia Eagles and Pline agreed to a free agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers. In his lone season as a Bulldog, Stephens was named to the 2023 American Football Coaches Association All-America squad as announced by the national coaches organization. The Bakersfield, Calif. native was...
In May, staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host meeting times across the district where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency. Local meeting times include: Evart City Hall - Tuesday, May 7 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM (200 South Main Street, Evart, MI 49631) Pathfinder Community Library - Tuesday, May 7 from 11:00 - 12:00 PM (812 Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304) Newaygo Area District Library - Tuesday, May 7 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM (44 North State Street, Newaygo, MI 49337) Big Rapid...
On Friday at approximately 6:15 P.M., deputies were dispatched to Northland Drive at 8 Mile Road in Mecosta Township for a two vehicle accident. Investigation found that a 19-year-old female from Morley was travelling northbound on Northland Drive when a 19-year-old male from Ada failed to yield while going eastbound on 8 Mile Road and caused the collision. The 19 y/o female was transported to Corewell Hospital in Big Rapids for non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies were assisted on scene by Mecosta Township Fire/Rescue, Mecosta County EMS and Meceola Centr...