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City commission adopts FY2024-2025 budget in Big Rapids
May 21, 2024 · Big Rapids city budget for FY2024-2025 set at $31.3 million. By Cathie Crew, Staff writer May 21, 2024. The Big Rapids city commission approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget proposal during its meeting May 20. (File photo) Pioneer file photo. BIG RAPIDS — The Big Rapids city commission approved a resolution adopting the city general ...
Big Rapids Michigan sees high voter turnout through Election Day
Nov 5, 2024 · BIG RAPIDS — Big Rapids City Hall, 226 N. Michigan Ave., was busy at 5 p.m. on Election Day. The lobby was full, with the line of voters stretching nearly to the door. City hall will remain open until 8 p.m. for any last-minute votes. This high engagement follows record voter turnout in Michigan, which also experienced high participation in ...
Big Rapids sees high voter turnout despite rainy weather
BIG RAPIDS — On Nov. 5, citizens gathered at Big Rapids City Hall, 226 N. Michigan Ave., to cast their votes, shaping America's future. A dreary, rainy day didn’t stop citizens of all backgrounds from making their voices heard. Mecosta County Clerk Marcee Purcell said the county expected a significant voter turnout after high early voting ...
Red Flag Warnings issued across Michigan due to wildfire risk
Oct 11, 2024 · A Red Flag Warning has been issued throughout Michigan today a there is a high fire risk. A red flag warning is in effect for much of Michigan on Friday as optimal wildfire conditions across the state continue. Beginning at 8 a.m. and running until 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, a red flag warning will be in effect across the northern Lower Peninsula.
Local sports for Big Rapids Michigan
Ferris women's basketball team takes opener. The preseason nationally 15th-ranked Ferris State University women's basketball squad tipped off the 2024-25 campaign with a big win as FSU topped 13th-ranked Pittsburg State (Kan.) Ferris Sports.
Big Rapids considers long-term fire service contract with township
Oct 8, 2024 · BIG RAPIDS — The Big Rapids city commission held a work session to discuss a proposed long-term contract between the city and Big Rapids Township for fire and rescue services during its meeting Oct. 7. “Everyone knows in the last two months, the city and township have been talking about their fire departments and we decided to do a work ...
Five things from the Big Rapids city commission meeting
Oct 22, 2024 · The board was prepared to vote on a Mutual Fire Protection Contract with the township for a period of one year, which has been in discussions between the city and the township, however, Mayor Fred Guenther informed the board that he had received a request from Big Rapids Township Supervisor Carman Bean asking that they not vote on the one-year contract, but rather vote on a 60 day extension of ...
Big Rapids High School honors seniors in Class of 2023
May 19, 2023 · To view more photos, visit: bigrapidsnews.com. BIG RAPIDS — Big Rapids High School honored the 134 graduates of the Class of 2023 during its 149th commencement ceremony Thursday evening. Keynote speaker Mark Brejcha, a 1977 graduate of Big Rapids High School and current teacher at Big Rapids Middle School — who was named the Distinguished ...
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