On Thursday April 15th, after receiving a tip from the Barryton Neighborhood Watch, Detectives from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office and Big Rapids Public Safety arrested 19-year-old Tyler Tennant of Barryton, for his involvement in a Breaking and Entering that took place at a home on Angel Avenue in the Village of Barryton.   According to Detective Casey Nemeth: Tennant is currently out on bond on two separate B&E charges, and was...

 On Sunday May 2, 2010 about 8:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a Breaking and Entering complaint on 150th Ave. near 15 mile road in Colfax Twp. An unoccupied home had been broken into and a large amount of copper wire was taken. It is believed that the residence had been broken into during the early morning hours on May 2, 2010. If anyone saw anything suspicious in this area or has any information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) please contact the Mecosta County Sheriff's...

 On Sunday April 25, 2010, about 6:35 p.m., Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies received a report that a man driving a black Volkswagen left the K-mart parking lot and went east on Perry St.  According to Deputy Charlie Pippin, the gentleman driving the black Volkswagen was Edward Louis Welch who was suspected of doing some shoplifting at the K-mart Store.  Shortly after receiving the report, Deputies spied the suspect and his vehicle driving on Perry and turning onto...

See mug shots below, for updates on these two gentlemen. On Saturday November 14, 2009, around 12:54 a.m., Big Rapids police officers responded to the 200-block of north Fourth St. where a shooting took place.  According to Big Rapids Public Safety Officers, a 19-year old Big Rapids man was shot in the arm by a 24-year old suspect as he was walking past Adams and Fourth St..  Big Rapids safety officers say that the suspect approached the victim and started an...

  At one time Travel Agents were the primary source of travel information, and then the Internetcame along. People love the ability to go online and search for the perfect trip. For the mostpart this is a great way to find travel packages. The only disadvantage is that there is so...

  Time: April 10, 2010 from 2:45pm to 3:15pmLocation: US 131, Exit 139, SW side.Street: 14905 220th AvenuePhone: 231-592-9099  Join us for the biggest Tea Party Express national tour to date. Starting March 27, 2010 with a Mega Rally in Searchlight, NV (hometown to Senate...

  Monday, March 22, 2010, Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center - Big Rapids  The Mecosta County Republican Party is extending an invitation for those in the local business community to speak with our Elected Leaders or their representatives at a...

James Fox -  When Matt, was a sophomore in High School, he was transferred to the varsity water polo team.  Over the summer Matt had gained several inches in height to reach six feet, which attracted the eye of the coach looking to add an alternate goalie to the team.  Matt could...

One night from her bedroom window, Gabriell had noticed something shimmering. It appeared to be coming from the area of the creek. When she and Brandon investigated, they found that a large buckle on a brown bag caused the gleam. To their surprise, a mystery is solved with the contents of the...

 A few years ago when I was supposed to be walking for exercise, I happened to run into a buddy of mine who convinced me to come with him to the nearby coffee shop where we each ordered a cup of coffee and a donut. As we talked and sipped at our coffee, I had a full view of the street through...

49th Circuit Court Of Mecosta County Forty-six-year-old Gary Linn Smakal from Lake MI was sentenced to 365-days in jail for "controlled substance - possess with intent to deliver Cocaine 50-224 grams." Smakal will have to pay $628.00 in fines.   Twenty-eight-year-old Kristopher...

 Forty-two-year-old Jeffrey Scott Buck from Taylor MI. was sentenced to 5-months in jail for "Failing to Pay Child Support." Buck will owe $328.00 in fines and spend 12-months in probation.  Thirty-two-year-old Gary Allan Hagstrom from Cadillac was sentenced to 18-months to 5-years in...

 49th Circuit Court Of Mecosta County Forty-one year old Brian Keith Patrick from Bitely was sentenced to 5-months and given credit for 56-days for a charge of "Retail Fraud - First Degree." (stealing from Meijer) Patrick will also pay $628.00 in fines. Fifty-two year old Thomas...

(November 3, 1938 - April 10, 2010)  Betty L. Near, age 71 of Morley, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born at home on November 3, 1938 near Grand Rapids the daughter of William and Ada (DeZeeuw) Reickard.  Betty is...

(June 18, 1935 - April 7, 2010) Barbara J. Doke age 74, of Barryton passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. On June 18, 1935, Barbara was born in Detroit, MI to John and Hazel (Nass) Johnson. She has faithfully served on the Village of Barryton board for several...

(August 4, 1923 - April 7, 2010) Eleanor London Sterling, age 86 of Big Rapids passed away Wednesday, April 07, 2010 in Big Rapids. She was born August 4, 1923 In Mecosta County to Warren and Opal (Warner) Adams. She was an auxiliary member of Big Rapids Am Vets Post #1941, Big Rapids American...

Friday April 30, 2010 3:49 p.m., Hit and Run in the 200 block of E. Pine St. 5:55 p.m., officer called to the 1100 block of Speer reference dogs at large. 7:51 p.m., officer was sent to Hemlock Park reference to a highly intoxicated subject passed out on the bleachers. 11:52 p.m.,...

Monday April 26, 2010 3:23 p.m., officers received a report of a SOR violation in the 500 block of Division, still under investigation. 4:22 p.m., officers respond to the 100 block of Gilbertson a woman with two black eyes, walking with verbally abusive man. 4:49 p.m., officers respond to Bond...

Friday April 23, 2010 9:22 a.m., officers respond to a civil in the 700 block of Farnsworth. 9:32 a.m., officers respond to a civil in the 900 block of Marion. 12:04 p.m., officers report to the 100 block of S Michigan. A 40-year-old man was arrested for Retail Fraud 1st Degree...

April 30, 2010 VSCI STREETSCAPE The final portion of the VSCI project is underway. The lights have been removed downtown, sidewalk is being removed. The Kiosk has been moved to its new location in Mitchell Creek Park (to be taken care of by the Chamber). POLICE NEGOTIATIONS The first meeting...

April 23, 2010 FINANCE Excellence in Financial reporting continues.  The City has been notified that Julie Tetsworth will be receiving a plaque from the GFOA certifying that for the year ending June 30, 2009, Big Rapids will receive recognition for excellence in financial reporting....

    April 16, 2010 ROBEN HOOD AIRPORT The Community Hangar plans are nearing completion. A final review will take place next week with AeroMed and the power companies to complete` the drawings. The preliminary set of plans will be on hand at the Commission meeting on Monday. Eric...