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Big Rapids city commission approves MDOT grant application to enhance sidewalk connectivity.

During the last City Commission meeting on June 3, an offer was publicized for a development group that had interest in constructing low-income housing on 906 State Street.According to Mayor Fred Guenther, the offer has been officially retracted by the development group due to comments by citizens at the meeting.The proposed facility was going hold four buildings with 138 units available. This includes 40 at market rate, 58 at 80% of area income, 34 at 50% of area income, and six at 40% of area income. When asked about the committee’s plan, Guenther said the commission will &ld...

Big Rapids residents voice opposition to Ginosko's housing proposal for Hanchett property at city commissioners meeting

Big Rapids residents voice opposition to Ginosko's housing proposal for Hanchett property at city commissioners meeting

Mecosta County residents will get an opportunity to receive free smoke detectors after Gotion Inc. donated $2,500 to purchase the potentially life-saving alarms for area families in need. Chuck Thelen, vice president of Gotion Inc. – North American Manufacturing, presented a ceremonial check to Big Rapids Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Steve Schroeder at the Big Rapids Fire Station today. Big Rapids Mayor Fred Guenther, County Administrator Paul Bullock and other officials also attended the presentation. Gotion Inc. decided to make the donation after Thelen learned that some...