Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Rapids

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How a Ferris State cheerleader changed 600 lives in Guatemala

Big Rapids, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Big Rapids! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Ferris State cheerleader changed 600 lives in Guatemala
  • How Big Rapids earned its Bird City Michigan conservation recognition

Also on today's calendar: Walk-A-Mile and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy; a p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ferris State Cheer & STUNT Student-Athlete Makes a Difference on Mission Trip to Guatemala (ferris.edu) — Ferris State University in Big Rapids is spotlighting cheer and STUNT athlete Julia Priestap for turning her Bulldog spirit into global service. She joined a mission trip to Guatemala that provided eye exams and nearly 1,200 pairs of glasses to about 600 people, reflecting the program’s strong emphasis on community service both in Big Rapids and abroad.
   

• Bird City Michigan names UM-Dearborn first campus (ourmidland.com) — Big Rapids is highlighted as one of 11 Bird City Michigan communities as the program expands, while UM-Dearborn becomes the first official Bird City campus. The initiative, led by Michigan Audubon, rewards cities and campuses for bird-friendly practices like habitat restoration, reducing window strikes, and engaging residents in conservation, with more Michigan communities set to join soon.
   

📸 Around Big Rapids

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Big Rapids

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Big Rapids Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ✅ FAITH'S PROCLAMATIONS
    DECLARE NOW: The Word of God is active and effective in my life. It produces result in my health, finances, and everything that concerns me. It… (Nextdoor South West Big Rapids)
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Part-Time Clinic Clerk in Big Rapids. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Big Rapids, Michigan in Big Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Rapids here.

🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

  • Baldwin freshman makes strong debut in track (lakecountystar.com)
  • After Being Released from North Lake, Life Continues for a Venezuelan Immigrant (elcentralmedia.com)
  • ICE can't remove man impaled by post from hospital, federal judge rules (freep.com)

Newaygo

  • What is the Water Asset Management Plan, could it have prevented flooding? (cadillacnews.com)

Ok Big Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Rapids

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Rapids

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.