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Big Rapids workers test splash pad at Hemlock Park
WEBAug 28, 2024 · The new splash pad accompanies an updated playground. By Dylan Schwartz, Staff writer Aug 28, 2024. Workers at Hemlock Park test Big Rapids' new splash pad Tuesday, Aug. 27, part of the Hemlock Park …
See who won the Celebrity Race at the Mecosta County Fair
WEBJul 14, 2022 · Dennis Behler looks back as he comes to the finish line to win the Celebrity Race. BIG RAPIDS—Harness racing at the Mecosta County Fair wrapped up Wednesday with 11 overnight races and the 2022 Celebrity Harness race. Dennis Behler, driving Painless, brought home the grand prize in the Celebrity Harness Race, going from third to …
Labor Day Car Show brings over 120 unique cars to Big Rapids
WEBSep 3, 2024 · BIG RAPIDS — The Big Rapids Labor Day Festival brought many people into downtown Big Rapids on Monday, Sept. 2, as well as over 120 cars of various ages, makes and models. Kelly Welling’s 1938 Hudson Victoria won best in show over 126 registered vehicles, The event was put on via a collaboration between the Band of …
Dragon Trail in Mecosta and Newaygo counties officially opens
WEBSep 28, 2024 · NEWAYGO — It's time to slay the dragon. The Dragon Trail at Hardy Dam has finally been completed after five years of construction and over $3 million. A ribbon cutting and grand opening event occurred at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Sandy Beach Trailhead, 6926 E. 30th St., Newaygo. The Dragon …
Complete history of the Gotion battery plant proposal in Big Rapids
WEBApr 26, 2023 · Big Rapids Pioneer coverage of Gotion since day 1. Gotion Inc. — a battery component plant possibly building a factory in Mecosta County — first proposed the idea in 2022. The Pioneer newspaper has covered the issues since day one and here you will be able to read all stories published, in addition to both stories being worked on today and ...
Big Rapids police seek public's help to ID break-in suspects
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Courtesy of Big Rapids Police. BIG RAPIDS — The Big Rapids Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in a breaking and entering case. A passerby reported that two subjects threw an object through the front window of a business in the 700 block of Maple Street around 6:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.
Dragon Trail West Michigan opens Friday in Mecosta County
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Chad Mills, Trevor Dagley and Dan Frayer talk at the official opening ceremony of the Dragon Trail Friday, Sept. 27. The Dragon Trail is a 45 mile cycling trail that includes 11 segments for cyclists to experience both Mecosta and Newaygo counties. Full coverage of the story will be published at BigRapidsNews.com Saturday and in Monday's print ...
Great Lakes Energy receives grant to expand fiber optic network
WEBJan 23, 2023 · The Fremont Area Community Foundation announced in a news release recently that they have awarded a $5 million mission-related investment to Great Lakes Energy to expand local access to broadband internet service in Mecosta, Osceola, Lake and Newaygo counties. The investment will support Great Lakes Energy’s expansion of their Truestream ...
Tigers ALDS schedule vs. Guardians: Game times, how to watch
WEB4 days ago · The Detroit Tigers were able to defeat the Houston Astros 5-2 on Wednesday, Oct. 2 to advance to the ALDS after winning the series 2-0. On Tuesday, Oct. 1 they came away with a 3-1 win. Both games were in Houston's Minute Maid Park. Now the Tigers will take on the Cleveland Guardians in the second ...