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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

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

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Ferris State women's tennis achieves strong start at ITA regional championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

The Ferris State University women's tennis team commenced its participation in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Championships on Saturday with promising results. The event, held in West Michigan, saw the Bulldogs in action from 8:30 a.m. until late evening, with at least one participant competing almost continuously throughout the day.

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Kent County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

East Kentwood High School stood out with the largest student enrollment in Kent County, welcoming 2,087 students in the 2023-24 school year.

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Ferris State cross country teams compete at MSU Spartan Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams competed in the Michigan State Auto-Owners Spartan Invitational on Friday, September 13, in East Lansing.

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Ferris State cross country competes at Michigan State Spartan Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

Ferris State University's men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Michigan State Auto-Owners Spartan Invitational in East Lansing. The event took place on Friday, September 13.

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Ironwood man sentenced to 10 years for possessing stolen firearm

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced today that Robert Lee Reynolds, 28, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Ironwood, Michigan, was sentenced for possessing a stolen firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Jane M. Beckering sentenced Reynolds to 120 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm he stole from a victim in Ironwood, Michigan.

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FSU women's golf finishes seventh at Midwest Collegiate Championship

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team concluded its first fall season event with a seventh-place finish at the Midwest Collegiate Championship in Peru, Indiana. The tournament wrapped up on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

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Ferris State women's golf opens season sixth at Midwest Collegiate Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's golf team commenced its fall campaign on Monday, September 9, at the Midwest Collegiate Championships. The team currently holds sixth place overall after the first two rounds.

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Montana man sentenced for meth distribution in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Bradley Scott Heard, 46, of Havre, Montana, and Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Robert J. Jonker to 180 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Heard’s co-defendant, Davell Blackman, 45, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, was previously sentenced to 60 months in prison.

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Ferris State adds seven new recruits after reaching elite eight

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's basketball program, which reached the NCAA Division II Elite Eight last season, has reloaded for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign as head coach Andy Bronkema announced seven new squad members.

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Ferris State men's tennis begins fall season with victories over Northwood and Tiffin

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

The Ferris State University men's tennis team began the fall season with a strong performance on Sunday, September 8, in Midland. Competing against regional opponents Northwood and Tiffin, the Bulldogs participated in eight singles matches and four doubles contests. The team emerged victorious in 20 out of 24 matches overall, with six new players achieving wins in both singles and doubles.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

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

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Ferris State excels at Ray Helsing Bulldog Cross Country Invite

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams hosted the 49th annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational on Saturday at FSU's Katke Golf Course.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 3, 2024

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

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Ferris State hosts annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invite on Sept.7

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams will host the 49th annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational this Saturday, Sept. 7, at FSU's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids.

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Ferris State hosts annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams will host the 49th annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational this Saturday, Sept. 7, at FSU's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids.

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How many companies in cities in Kent County received FDA inspections in August?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Kent County that received an FDA inspection in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Ferris State Bulldogs to open season against Pittsburg State

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Bulldogs will commence the 2024 season this Saturday night at Pittsburg State in Kansas, engaging in a Division II week zero national showdown. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:05 p.m. ET at Carnie Smith Stadium.