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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.

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Ferris State duo wins back draw doubles title at ITA Midwest Regionals

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's tennis squad concluded action on Monday at the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Championships in Allendale.

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Ferris State men's basketball team shop open until Sept. 23

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

Ferris State Men's Basketball Team Shop Open Until Sept. 23

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Ferris State women's golf ranks third after round one at Folds of Honor Challenge

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team has started strong, currently holding third place after the first round of the Folds of Honor Challenge on Sunday at The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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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.