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May 3, 2021
Mother’s Day is coming up so make sure you get your mom just what she wants to make her feel special.
The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium in Big Rapids has so many gift ideas, plus they’ll even wrap for you!
Much of what they carry is made local including Paris Creek Jewelry.
Some of her pieces are made specifically for the Old Pioneer Store.
They also have locally made sweatshirts, lotions, soaps and much more!
You can get your mom something sweet to at Kilwin’s, which can be found right inside the Old Pioneer Store and Emporium.
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December 9, 2020
The Mecosta County Development Corporation says up to 30 local businesses could close permanently due to the impact of these shutdowns.
“I’m really concerned about losing our businesses in our community,” says Carlleen Rose, owner of the Old Pioneer Store & Emporium in downtown Big Rapids.
Jim Sandy, president of the Mecosta County Development Corporation, says for months, local businesses have struggled. Now, with the recent shutdown, 30 local businesses could close.
“I’m really kind of surprised by the reaction to this, that people were like this is unexpected. Sure, this is expected. When you cut people off and basically this last action, this extension, pushed a few people off the cliff,” says Sandy.