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Funeral arrangements for Michigan State Police sergeant who died unexpectedly announced
ROCKFORD, Mich. — A Michigan State Police sergeant who died unexpectedly over the weekend will be laid to rest on Friday. Sgt. Matthew Rogers, 50, was born in Coldwater but has spent much of his adult life in Rockford. He leaves behind two daughters and family who remember "his infectious laugh, his unwavering integrity, and his generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him," the obituary reads.
OPENING SOON | Deer Tracks Junction announces official opening day
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park announced it will officially open for the season on Saturday, May 25. The park said in a Facebook post that it's "baby season" and they can't wait for visitors to come meet the newest additions. The announcement comes a week...
Big Rapids wins CSAA Championship, beating Tri-County
BIG RAPIDS - The Big Rapids Cardinals beat the Howard City Tri-County Vikings 5-1 in the Central State Activities Association Championship Friday night. The Cardinals went up 2-1 after the first half and score three more in the second as they captured the title. Kayleigh Knopf had a hattrick in this one, and she knew they had to win this game. “I think we did really good as a team, and really trying hard for this game and putting our all into it,” Knopf said. Big Rapids head coach, Curt Ray was happy with the fight that his team showed.
Sparta Town & Country Days returns in northern Kent County
SPARTA, Mich. — Rogers Park was filled with the musical sounds of the Michigan Mafia String Band on Thursday night as Sparta Town & Country Days kicked off. It's something organizers have been working all year long to make happen. "Tonight we have a ton of free kids games...
Herman's Boy to hold Grillapalooza picnic cookout Saturday with Jeep parade
ROCKFORD, Mich. -- The 2024 Grillapalooza will be sizzling on Saturday in Rockford. Jeff Havemeier is president of Herman's Boy, the bakery and deli that took over the event in 2005. Havemeier described the event as a "big grilling open house" on WOOD Radio's West Michigan Morning News. "We have...
66-year-old injured when her car hits a tree in Mecosta Co.
MECOSTA COUNTY — On Tuesday at 9:14 a.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were sent to West Chippewa Lake Road and Bullhead Lake Drive in Chippewa Township for a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a 66-year-old female from Chippewa Lake was southbound on Bullhead Lake Drive when she went off the road, hit a power pole guide wire, then hit a tree, deputies said. It’s believed the driver suffered a medical episode, which caused her to go off the road, deputies said. The driver was taken from the scene by EMS and taken to the Big Rapids Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies were assisted on scene by Morton Township fire, Chippewa Township Fire, Michigan State Police, Huffs Towing, Mecosta County EMS, Tri County Electric and Meceola Central Dispatch.
Smyrna Sets Date for Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor Fallen Servicemembers
Smyrna residents, mark your calendars for a day of remembrance and respect as the city announces its annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor fallen servicemembers. The community is scheduled to gather on May 27 at 9:30 am at the Veterans Memorial located adjacent to City Hall for a morning of tribute to those who paid the ultimate price for the nation's freedom.
Bellefontaine’s baseball squad fends off Fenwick to advance
Bellefontaine’s baseball team advanced in Division II sectional tournament play Thursday with a 5-2 victory over visiting Bishop Fenwick at Blue Jacket Park. The seventh-seeded Chiefs are now 14-10 and they advance to face top-seeded Kenton Ridge (20-5) on Tuesday in the district semifinal round. Fenwick, which was the...
Teacher of the Week becomes educator after her own challenges in school
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Another very unsuspecting educator was pretty caught off guard when 13 ON YOUR SIDE showed up to Valley View Elementary School in Rockford for our latest Teacher of the Week surprise. She told us it doesn’t take much to make teachers feel appreciated. Her name...
MSP: Missing 19-year-old with dementia, down syndrome found safe
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan State Police confirmed to 13 ON YOUR SIDE that Delci Pearl Hayden, 19, has been found and she is safe. Hayden had been last seen in Lakeview, Montcalm County. She was wearing a purple t-shirt with two-toned yoga pants. Hayden has Down syndrome and...
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