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Ferris State women’s golf team ranks eighth after two rounds at Beall Fall Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team participated in the first two rounds of the Findlay Beall Fall Classic on Monday, Sept. 30, and currently stands in eighth place. The event is taking place at the Findlay Country Club in Ohio.

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Ferris State men's golf leads after day one at Midwest Region Preview

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team is leading after the first day of the Midwest Region Preview in St. Joseph, Missouri. The Bulldogs completed the initial two rounds on Monday with a total score of 568, three strokes ahead of Missouri-St. Louis.

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Ferris State tennis team wins multiple titles at ITA Regionals

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The Ferris State University men's tennis team wrapped up their participation on Monday, September 30, at the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Championships. The event was hosted by Davenport University.

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Ferris State men’s tennis competes at ITA Midwest Regional Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

The Ferris State University men's tennis team participated in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Championships over the weekend near Grand Rapids. The Bulldogs were among only four schools out of 23 competing institutions to advance four players in the top A singles draw, with all four earning a first-round victory. This included returner Kevin Kovacs, who secured an opening-round win against the #16 seed.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Kent County in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.5% in Kent County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Ferris State men's golf team secures runner-up spot at UIndy Fall Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team secured second place at the UIndy Fall Invitational, which concluded on Tuesday at the Broadmoor Country Club in Indiana. The Bulldogs achieved a total score of 833, finishing 31 strokes under par over the 54-hole event. They ended just four shots behind Missouri S&T, who won with a score of 829 in the nine-team competition. Missouri-St. Louis came third with a score of 837.

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Ferris State trails by one shot entering final round at UIndy Fall Invite

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team performed strongly in the opening rounds of the UIndy Invitational at Broadmoor Country Club on Monday. The Bulldogs are currently in second place, just one shot behind Missouri S&T as they head into the final round.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 21, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Ferris State cross country women win Lansing Invite; men secure fourth

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams experienced notable success on Friday, September 20, at the Lansing Invitational.

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Ferris State excels at Davenport Invitational ahead of ITA Midwest Regionals

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

The Ferris State University men's tennis team had a successful outing on Friday, September 20, at the Davenport Invitational near Grand Rapids. The Bulldogs advanced to the finals in five of the eight singles flights and three of the four doubles matches during the day-long event.

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86.1% of college applicants to Kent County's 12 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

Kent County's 12 universities admitted an estimated 86.1% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Justice Department targets domestic abusers' firearm possession in Lansing

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Justice Department Designates Lansing in the Western District of Michigan Under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act, Prioritizing Firearms Prosecutions of Domestic Violence Offenders

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Ferris State women's golf finishes third at Folds Of Honor Challenge

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team concluded the Folds of Honor Challenge with a third-place finish on Tuesday at The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale.

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Grand Rapids man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Rundy Lamar Williams, 35, of Grand Rapids, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Ferris State men’s golf secures third place at Bulldog Fall Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

On September 17, 2024, the Ferris State University men's golf team concluded its annual Bulldog Fall Classic with a third-place finish at FSU's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Michigan. The Bulldogs recorded an eight-over-par score in the final 18 holes and finished +19 at 871 for the 54-hole event. Gannon secured first place with a score of 862, followed by Rockhurst (Mo.) at 868.

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Ferris State trails Gannon by one stroke after day one at Bulldog Fall Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team commenced their 2024-25 season by hosting the Bulldog Fall Classic at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Michigan. After the first two rounds on Monday, September 16, the Bulldogs are positioned second overall, trailing Gannon by a single stroke with a total score of 579.

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Ferris State women’s golf team holds third place at Folds Of Honor Challenge

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team maintained its third-place position at the Folds of Honor Challenge after the second day of play on Monday in Allendale at The Meadows Golf Course.