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Posts by Gannon Thomas

Eggs, eats and Easter cheer

News April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

  Families across Mecosta County gathered on April 4 at Paris Park for the annual Paris Easter party.   The event, which was organized by the Economic Development Responsibility Alliance […]

What the duck?

Culture, Top Stories April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

Many people are familiar with the state bird or animal, but what about the state duck? ​ As of March 28, Michigan has a new state symbol. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]

Local flavors shine at Taste of Mecosta event

News, Top Stories April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

The Taste of Mecosta County event on March 24 brought together a plethora of local restaurants, bakeries and caterers to showcase what they are cooking.  The event, which was hosted […]

“Bowldogs” bowling for good

News March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

Community members, Special Olympics athletes and Ferris students came together on Sunday, March 22, for a night of fun and fundraising as Special Olympics Michigan hosted its Wacky Bowling fundraiser. […]

Big Rapids Library receives grant for a native pollinator garden

News, Top Stories March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

A grant to build a native plant garden designed to support local pollinators and educate the community has been given to the Big Rapids Community Library. ​ The Wildflower Association […]

Spring cleaning into support for students

News March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

The Resident Hall Association is turning spring cleaning into an opportunity for students to give back to those within their campus community. ​ The RHA is currently hosting a clothing […]

Textbooks cost too much

Opinions March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

Every student knows the feeling, being two weeks into a semester, enjoying your new classes then suddenly you can’t do an assignment because you forgot to pay $180 for a […]

Freezing for a reason

News, Top Stories February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

The Big Rapids Polar Plunge is returning Feb. 28, daring community members and students alike to brave the cold for a noble cause. ​ Volunteers will dive into icy cold […]

Ferris wetland conservation group helping feathered friends

News, Top Stories February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

The Ducks Unlimited Club of Ferris State has initiated a project to enhance the number of wood duck habitats in local wetlands and marshes. ​ The Ducks Unlimited Club of […]

Turning ideas into business pitches

News, Top Stories February 11, 2026February 12, 2026 Gannon Thomas 0 Comments

Ferris State has partnered with Middle Michigan Development Corporation to offer students a chance to turn their concepts into companies.  Middle Michigan Development Corporation and Ferris are partnering together to […]

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