District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is sharing food safety tips to help your Super Bowl party score a touchdown!
“Getting ready to watch the Super Bowl with some tasty snacks is always a treat, but getting sick from a foodborne illness isn't," said DHD#10 Health Officer Kevin Hughes. "Please make sure when prepping, cooking, serving, and storing food, that you’re exercising caution.”
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has some easy steps to help reduce your risk of becoming sick from undercooked or improperly prepared food. Whether you are serving up cheesy pizza, delicious wings, or spicy nachos, keep these tips in mind: Keep your kitchen area clean by washing your hands before, during, and after you handle raw food. Make sure the preparation surfaces and utensils are thoroughly clean, too. Make sure to separate raw meat and poultry from any produce or cooked foods. Using different cutting boards is a great way to keep
Steven Spielberg’s film “Schindler’s List” tells a powerful story that remains as important in 2024 as it was when it was released in 1993.
Ferris State University’s Shoah Visual History Project, in conjunction with the Big Rapids Festival of the Arts, is hosting a screening of the Academy Award-winning film at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, in Room 202B of the David L. Eisler Center.
Based on a true story, “Schindler’s List” features Oskar Schindler, an industrialist and Nazi Party member, who helped save more than 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by providing them jobs in his factories.
Tracy Busch, a history professor in Ferris State’s College of Arts, Sciences and Education, sees this anniversary of the film’s original release as an appropriate time to host a screening in Big Rapids.
“On its 30th anniversary of the 1993 release of Schindler’s List, we take heart in remembering that acts of resistance,
A recent water main break occurred between the 300 and 400 blocks of Ives Avenue.
According to Big Rapids City Communications Director, Steve Gove, repairs are officially scheduled to begin at 8:30 A.M. on Friday, Feb. 9.
After repairs are made, a boil water advisory will be in place until Saturday, Feb. 10.
The City of Big Rapids thanks residents affected for understanding and sends an apology for this inconvenience.
Monday, January 29 Harassment – Officers were dispatched to a stalking complaint. The complaint was investigated and a report has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for review. Suspicious – Officers were dispatched to a suspicious situation complaint. The complainant found a prescription pill bottle in their yard that had the label removed from it. The contents on the bottle had been damaged due to water and couldn't be identified. The property was accepted by officers so it could be properly disposed of. Disorderly – Officers dispatched to a disorderly person at a residence. The subject left prior to officers' arrival, and the caller advised no further services were needed since the subject left.
Tuesday, January 30 Traffic Stop – Officers conducted a traffic stop for defective vehicle equipment. Operator of the vehicle was arrested for warrants out of Mecosta County.
The Ferris State Bulldogs are slated to announce the program's next class of incoming recruits as the Bulldogs gear up for National Signing Day on Wednesday (Feb. 7).
FSU will take part in the annual nationwide festivities as NCAA Division II's winningest active head coach Tony Annese announces his staff's 13th class of incoming Bulldog recruits. Over the course of his tenure, Annese has landed the nation's top D2 recruiting class numerous times based on rankings from various sources.
The Bulldogs, who reached the NCAA Division II Playoffs for a nation-leading ninth consecutive time this past fall, expect to again land another stellar recruiting class. FSU has reached the NCAA Division II National Semifinals five times in the past seven seasons of action and ranks as the country's winningest program over the past nine full seasons in D2 Football.
Ferris State fans are encouraged to follow the Bulldogs' official football social media acco