Gaylord's Wenzel elected into Hall of Fame Nov 18, 2009
By Jeremy Speer Sports Editor Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:58 AM EST BIG RAPIDS Dave Wenzel recalls attending a coaching clinic some 30 years ago where a hall of fame presentation was being made ... On Saturday, Wenzel was officially recognized as a tremendous coach in his own right, as he was inducted into the 2009 class of the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Hall of Fame at Big Rapids. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Polar Plunge organizer honored by award Nov 18, 2009
BIG RAPIDS -- Although it s only her first year organizing the Michigan Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Gaylord s Ann Vogel has been recognized for her work as the recipient of the 2009 Director s award at a recent 2010 kickoff event in Big Rapids. Vogel, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Regional Dispatch Director, quickly jumped into her role as Gaylord s fundraising director for LETR this year by organizing and participating in the first-ever Polar Plunge held in Otsego County. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Cross country: Bridgman boys place 2nd at state finals Nov 9, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009. Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 1:08 PM EST Bridgman's boys cross country team finished second in Division 4 in Saturday's state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
No comments posted. Nov 9, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009. Cross country: Bridgman boys place 2nd at state finals. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Friday's Scores Nov 1, 2009
Big Rapids 40, Fremont 7. Detroit Country Day 49, Dearborn Heights Annapolis 6. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Same old thrill for Pirates, Raiders Oct 28, 2009
I thought they might send us north to Big Rapids, but with Fremont getting grouped with the teams from the upper peninsula we were fortunate enough to play at home. In the Vikings of Swan Valley, the Raiders will be taking on a team that looks very much like themselves. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Men's, women's hockey teams converge at Sportsplex this weekend Oct 22, 2009
The teams of Gaylord, Big Rapids, Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie, whose rosters consist mostly of high school players, will battle each other throughout the weekend. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Swine flu vaccine? Maybe, maybe not (1110) Oct 20, 2009
The swine flu outbreak on the campus at Big Rapids was widespread, she said. Jared wasn't able to return to classes until 24 hours after his fever subsided. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Scanlon Wins 400th Match as Lakers Pummel UMSL, 3-0 Oct 18, 2009
Earlier in the year, GVSU knocked off the Bulldogs in Big Rapids with a 3-2 win. . (Gvsulakers.com)
Laker Women's Tennis Drops Close Decision At Ferris State 5-4 Oct 12, 2009
9) afternoon inside the FSU Racquet and Fitness Center in Big Rapids, Mich. GVSU falls to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in GLIAC action. (Gvsulakers.com)
Friday's high school football Scores Oct 11, 2009
Big Rapids 47, Remus Chippewa Hills 14. Birch Run 28, Livonia Clarenceville 21. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
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The team is made up of officers from Ionia County Sheriff's Office, Montcalm County Sheriff's Department, Newaygo County Sheriff's Department, Big Rapids Department of Public Safety and the Michigan State Police. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Wedding: Clark-Miller Sep 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:07 PM EDT Rebecca Clark and Dominick Miller BIG RAPIDS -- Rebecca Clark and Dominick Miller, both of Mount Pleasant, were married on June 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul s in Big Rapids ... The bride is the daughter of Bob Clark and Bonnie Clark, both of Big Rapids, and the groom is the son of Mark and Lorna Miller of Gaylord ... Also attending the bride were Amanda Jancek of Big Rapids, Abby Donley of Mount Pleasant, Jenna Raffel of White Pigeon and Katie... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
No. 1 Grand Valley State Claims 17-10 Victory Over Ferris State Sep 20, 2009
- No. 1 Grand Valley State and Ferris State battled for four quarters Saturday night in Big Rapids, but in the end a 9-yard touchdown pass from senior QB to junior WR with 4:13 left in the game proved to be the difference in the Lakers' 17-10 victory. GVSU improves to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in GLIAC action, while Ferris State falls to 1-3 overall and 0-3 in GLIAC action. (Gvsulakers.com)
WAFB reunion, fly-in, air museum events focus on memories Sep 17, 2009
Twenty-nine aircraft participated in the 80th anniversary tour making stops in Charlotte, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Owosso, Big Rapids and Oscoda, having begun the event at Oakland County International Airport on Friday. - Photo by Karen Rouse. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Lakers Prevail in Five-Set Thriller at Ferris State Sep 16, 2009
The Lakers left Big Rapids, Mich. with a 3-2 win (26-24, 22-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-13) for their first five-set victory of the year. (Gvsulakers.com)
Louise Koscielniak Sep 15, 2009
Geriann Koscielniak of Gaylord, Mary (Jimmy) Payne Jr. of Gaylord and Matthew Koscielniak of Big Rapids; grandchildren, Nicholas Koscielniak, Jaimie Koscielniak, Terra Payne, Lindsey Koscielniak, Travis Payne, James Robert Payne III and Alexander Payne. She was preceded in death by an infant brother; her parents, Steven and Pelagia Wojciechowski; and her brother Edmund Wojciechowski. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Margaret Marie Murdock Sep 13, 2009
They began their marriage living in Three Oaks and during the early part of their marriage moved to St. Joseph, Okemos, Big Rapids, Highland Park and Chesaning, where her husband served as a school administrator. In 1955, they returned to St. Joseph, where she raised her family. (The Herald-Palladium)
No. 1 Grand Valley State Claims A 38-7 Win Over No. 13 Saginaw Valley State Sep 13, 2009
- It was a record setting night at Lubbers Stadium and the top-ranked Grand Valley State football team did not disappoint with a convincing 38-7 victory over No. 13 Saginaw Valley State. The Lakers' claimed their 45th straight regular season win and 42nd consecutive GLIAC win before the largest crowd to ever witness a West Michigan outdoor event, a GLIAC record and a Lubbers Stadium record crowd of 16,467. (Gvsulakers.com)
Friday's Scores Sep 13, 2009
Big Rapids 7, Stanton Central Montcalm 6 ... Manistee Catholic Central 54, Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy 21. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Thursday' prep football Scores Sep 5, 2009
Big Rapids 33, Reed City 26 ... Farwell 42, Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy 0. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Time to start thinking hockey Aug 20, 2009
Saturday presented little more of a challenge for our squad; we defeated an undermanned Big Rapids squad by double digits in what turned out to be a very chippy and physical game, and we downed Traverse City West by a much slimmer margin later in the day. Sunday, however, showed us a bit more of a challenge. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Shop Talk: The latest scoop in business Aug 5, 2009
The other candidates are Guy Baker of Gaylord, Tim Barkel of Zeeland, Robin Dilg of Big Rapids, Benjamin Harris of Bitely, Robert Kran of Free Soil, Curtis Regentin of Harbor Springs, Thomas Reid of East Jordan, Mark Sochocki of Sears and Denny Way of Charlevoix. Brief biographies of the candidates appear on Great Lakes Energy s Web site. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Agriculture secretary announces money for community facility projects Aug 1, 2009
City of Big Rapids; 1,470,000 loan. Beaverton Dam Renovation; 1,000,000 loan. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Community colleges lobby to offer 4-year degrees Jul 26, 2009
"The main concern is that we already are not supporting the existing four-year institutions to the degree they need," said Marc Sheehan, spokesman for Ferris State University in Big Rapids. On the Net. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Alpenfest Run results Jul 21, 2009
Scott Shankel, Big Rapids; 3. Ryan Hamilton, Gaylord; 4. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Athletic Training Jun 30, 2009
Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green State University. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Man drowns in NorCal rapids Jun 30, 2009
Man to face prosecution in 1980 Big Rapids slaying. Police say a former Baldwin man accused of a 1980 murder in Big Rapids has returned to Michigan to face prosecution. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Boy badly hurt when car hits buggy in Michigan Jun 5, 2009
Michigan State Police say three other people riding in the buggy suffered minor injuries while the car's driver from Big Rapids wasn't hurt. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon just east of Borland in Mecosta County, about 40 miles north-northeast of Grand Rapids. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Rosella (Burrows) Tripp May 28, 2009
Gaylord Herald Times - News. Current Gaylord Weather. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Division 2 track regional: In pair of close battles, Tuszynski wins twice May 20, 2009
Alma won the overall competition, followed by Cadillac, Big Rapids, Petoskey, Cheboygan and Gaylord. 2 individuals, 2 relays moving on for GHS girls. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
GMS 7th grade band earns rating at State Band Festival May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 11:17 AM EDT BIG RAPIDS -- The Gaylord Middle School (GMS) seventh-grade band traveled to Big Rapids High School on April 24 where they participated in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Band Festival ... There were 15 other bands who also performed at the Big Rapids site that weekend. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Treetops golf professionals honored May 2, 2009
The season starts May 4 with a Pro-Am at St. Ives Golf Club, near Big Rapids. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mom, daughter walk together at SMC May 2 May 1, 2009
"We have a fully-staffed office with the same services as Big Rapids (where Ferris's main campus is located)," Topping said. "We have an admissions recruiter on site, a financial aid advisor and career services.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
OTHERS: Meet 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention teams Apr 29, 2009
Yvette Efevbera, Michigan State University; home: Big Rapids, Mich. major: international relations; created children's arts program at AIDS center in Namibia. (USA Today)
Birth Announcements Apr 28, 2009
Great-grandparents are Charles and Patricia Kapeller of Farwell, Lyle and Sue McCann of Davison, Jane Kailing of Big Rapids and Evaline Kirby of Panama City, Fla. April 21: Brian and Anne Agren of Lewiston, a daughter, Danielle Kay. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
GMS students in state festival Apr 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009 12:24 PM EDT GAYLORD - The Gaylord Middle School seventh-grade band will be performing at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Band Festival on Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m. The festival is being held at Big Rapids High School. There will be 15 other bands from around the state of Michigan also competing at this festival. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
New coach, new excitement for GHS girls soccer team Apr 15, 2009
Gaylord opened up its season before Spring Break, downing Ogemaw Heights and Big Rapids by twin 5-0 scores. The competition ratchets up in the next two weeks with the Big North Conference opener being played at Alpena Thursday and the hope opener being played against Traverse City West next Tuesday. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
State Housing Authority Announces MSHDA and Federal Grants to Help Homeless in Communities Around Michigan Apr 11, 2009
of MI Detroit Residential Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc. Niles New Bethel Outreach Ministry, Inc. Pontiac The Salvation Army Benton Harbor Capital Area Community Services Lansing Matrix Human Services Detroit Freedom House Detroit Women's Information Service Big Rapids Ozone House, Inc. Ann Arbor Catholic Social Services of Wayne County Detroit Grand Rapids Housing Commission Grand Rapids Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency Benton Harbor Kalamazoo County Nazareth Northeast... (PR Newswire)
GLIAC player and pitcher of the week Apr 8, 2009
Freshman third baseman Makenzi Peterson (Big Rapids) is batting for a team-leading. 636 average in the Bulldogs' four home outings this season with seven hits in 11 at bats. (Wsuathletics.com)
Engagement: Clark-Miller Apr 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 12:07 PM EDT BIG RAPIDS -- Robert Jr. and Bonnie Clark of Big Rapids have announced the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Clark of Lake Isabella, to Dominick Miller of Lake Isabella, the son of Mark and Lorna Miller of Gaylord ... The couple are planning a June 20, 2009 wedding in Big Rapids. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Wedding: Stewart-Hansmann Apr 8, 2009
Also attending the bride were Alison Scheer, sister of the groom, of Big Rapids; Katie Kilpela, friend of the bride, of Hancock; Meredith Krupa, friend of the bride, of Chicago, Ill ... Also attending the groom were Ross Scheer, brother-in-law of the groom, of Big Rapids; Matt Daugherty, friend of the groom, of Detroit; Shawn Stewart, brother of the bride, of East Lansing; Keegan Hall, brother of the bride of Traverse City, and Elliot Riling, cousin of the groom, of Enid, Okla. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
On the mat: Early season wrestling action Apr 6, 2009
Coming up this Wednesday we will wrestle Division 3 state-ranked Big Rapids in what will be a very exciting dual. Then we will make our longest trip of the year up to Marquette to take place in the Marquette Challenge. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gaylord soccer team opens season with shutout wins Apr 4, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009 10:09 AM EDT BIG RAPIDS So far, so good for the Gaylord girls soccer team ... Gaylord downed Ogemaw Heights 5-0 Tuesday before taking care of Big Rapids 5-0 Thursday ... Reszka continued her torrid start to the season against Big Rapids, netting four goals within 15 minutes in the second half to blow open a 1-0 game. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
State wrestling finals begin today at Palace Mar 13, 2009
Among the top wrestlers in this weight class are Garrett Schaner of Big Rapids (48-3), Cody Collen of Grayling (53-2), David Hill of Yale (51-1) and Charles Burch of Pinconning (53-7). Connors (51-2) will face Tyler Havens (46-8) of Morley Stanwood in his first round match. (Niles Star, MI)
Gaylord hockey season ends on penalty shot in double-overtime heartbreak Mar 7, 2009
Marie, ranked No. 5 in the state, advances to tonight s regional championship at the Otsego County Sportsplex against Big Rapids. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Sault Ste. Marie 5, Gaylord 4 (2OT) (Hockey) Mar 6, 2009
Sault plays Big Rapids Saturday in Gaylord for the regional championship. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Wild third powers Gaylord to hockey tournament victory Mar 5, 2009
The winner will play the winner of the Big Rapids pre-regional Saturday night in Gaylord. Gaylord 6, Petoskey 4. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Charges dismissed in Mich. nursing-home death Mar 1, 2009
Mecosta County District Judge Susan Grant also dismissed felony charges against three other people who worked at a Metron nursing home in Big Rapids, leaving them with a few misdemeanors ... Involuntary manslaughter and other felony charges were dismissed against Tracey Moore, 34, of Luther, Kathleen Johnson, 60, of Big Rapids, and Cheryl Williams, 44, of Palmetto, Fla. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Thelen leaves Wink on a winning note Feb 24, 2009
BIG RAPIDS The four seniors on the Ferris State women's basketball team did everything they could to walk off the court at Wink Arena with a win Saturday. Their efforts paid off as the Bulldogs defeated Lake Superior State 69-66. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Icers Welcome Big Ten Rival Ohio State Feb 13, 2009
The Spartans rebounded with a big 1-0 victory on Saturday in Big Rapids. Saturday was MSU's second shutout of the season. (Msuspartans.com)
Spartans Win Nailbiter, 1-0 Feb 8, 2009
Michigan State University Official Athletic Site. - Michigan State scored in the first minute of play and made that goal stand up in a 1-0 victory at Ferris State on Saturday night. (Msuspartans.com)
Icers Skate to 2-2 Tie, Lose In Shootout Feb 8, 2009
The teams will face off again on Saturday in Big Rapids to wrap up the weekend series. Rowe pounced on a loose puck in the crease to put the Spartans on the board at 3:56. (Msuspartans.com)
