People came from all around Big Rapids to the parking lot next to Bernie’s Place for locally made goods of all kinds, from goat milk soap to cutting boards. The […]
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Fun and sun in downtown Big Rapids
June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Michigan Ave will be shut down between Pine and Linden streets for the Big Rapids annual Summerfest. This year’s Summerfest will feature […]
Editor’s Statement – Gannon Thomas
The Ferris State Torch is a newspaper published by students for students, this should be reflected in the News section. The Torch isn’t just a paper; it’s an opportunity for […]
Steps for support
WISE will be hosting its seventh annual 5k walk and run fundraising event on May 30. Check-in time will be at 8:30 a.m. with the race beginning at 9:15 a.m. […]
JCGE plans for changes to curriculum
On Tuesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 23, there were town hall meetings aimed at the potential reform of General Education and determining the future of the curriculum. The first […]
Michigan hit with record flooding and tornado surge
Both locally and across the state, communities are dealing with record-high floods and tornadoes, both of which are abnormally high for this early in the season. In the past few […]
Ferris State championship weekend
Ferris State University partnered with the city of Big Rapids to host Ferris State’s 2026 championship parade. Leading up to the parade on Saturday, April 25, there was a schedule […]
Giving back, one yard at a time
On April 18, more than 100 Ferris Students spread out across Big Rapids, helping clean yards for those around the community who needed a little extra assistance. The Big […]
Heart to Heart returns to Ferris
For the twentieth year in a row, the Heart to Heart basketball game and fundraiser returned to Ferris State, in an effort to raise money for the Area Five Special […]
Turning donations into opportunities
The Big Rapids branch of the American Association of University Women hosted its annual used book sale on April 17 and 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Big […]