On July 11, RCW General Contractor Inc. began renovations on the Big Rapids Taco Bell located on South State Street. Renovations included expanding the parking lot, redesigning the drive-thru, updating […]
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FSU television production professor to retire
Clayton Rye, who taught courses in the television digital and media production program, is retiring after 23 years of teaching at Ferris. Rye came to Ferris in 1988 originally to […]
Torch Newsbriefs: 08.26.11
Governor appoints Ferris grad to Farm Produce Insurance Authority Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Ferris graduate Paul Koeman to the Farm Produce Insurance Authority. The Farm Produce Insurance Authority is […]
Ferris Graduate Killed in the Line of Duty
Ferris alumnus James Ryan McCandless, 28, was killed Tuesday after a routine stop became deadly when the suspect opened fire on the responding officers. McCandless graduated Ferris State University in […]
FSU alum accepts NHL coaching position
Former Ferris State University hockey player and assistant coach Jeff Blashill has accepted an assistant coaching position with the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings made the official announcement on […]
Ferris showcases new optometry building
With its June 8 dedication, and the demolition undergoing Pennock hall, all eyes are on Ferris’ new $26 million Michigan College of Optometry building. “It’s one of the most integrated […]
Armed robber’s sketch released
The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office has released a forensic sketch of the subject responsible for an armed robbery of the Remus Pharmacy. The suspect is described as a 6-foot tall […]
FSU student appears on Glee
FSU alum Kevin Breen will be featured on the May 24 season two finale of Glee. “Glee was something I just sort of fell into,” said Breen. Contacted by a […]
FSU student dies in U.S. 131 crash
Ferris State University student Tierra Shaques Gainey, 19, died in a car crash on U.S. 131 May 19. The crash occurred at about 7:30 p.m. near exit 59. Gainey, along […]