The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed QB Jared Goff to a contract extension through the 2028 season. Additional contract terms were not disclosed.

Goff enters his fourth season with the Lions after originally joining the team via trade in 2021. In 48 games played and started for Detroit, he’s completed 1,121-of-1,686 passes (66.5%) for 12,258 yards, 78 touchdowns and 27 interceptions for a 96.5 passer rating.

In the 2023 season, Goff led Detroit to a 12-5 record, tying the single-season franchise record for victories, en route to helping the team capture its first division title in 30 years. During the postseason, he joined QBs Tobin Rote (1957) and Bobby Layne (1952-53) as the only quarterbacks in franchise history to win multiple playoff games while guiding Detroit to their second-ever NFC Championship Game appearance and their first since 1991.

Among all NFL quarterbacks in 2023, Goff ranked first in passing first downs (227), second in passing yards (4,575), second in 20-yard completions (69), tied-for-third in 300-yard games (five), fourth in touchdown passes (30) and ninth in passer rating (97.9).

Over the 2022-23 seasons, Goff put together a pair of historical streaks. He started 10 consecutive games without throwing an interception, tied for the second-longest streak in NFL history, and attempted 383-straight passes without throwing an interception, the third-longest streak in League history. As a Pro Bowl selection in the 2022 season, he also set franchise records for the lowest single-season interception rate (1.2%) and highest touchdown-to-interception ratio (4.14) while tying the single-season team record for the highest passer rating (99.3).

Goff was originally selected by the Los Angeles Rams out of the University of California with the first overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, playing the first five seasons of his career with the team. Combining his production with the Rams and Lions over his eight-year career, Goff has started all 117 games in which he’s appeared and completed 2,657-of-4,107 passes (64.7%) for 30,429 yards, 185 touchdowns and 82 interceptions for a 93.6 passer rating. He has earned three Pro Bowl berths in his career and has five postseason wins, the most of any NFC quarterback since he entered the League.

Among the first eight seasons of a player’s career in NFL history, Goff ranks third in 300-yard passing games (36), fourth in completions, fifth in passing yards, seventh in pass attempts, ninth in passer rating and tied-for-12th in touchdown passes.

Even as a little girl battling leukemia, Luci Archer knew she wanted to be a helper.

Diagnosed at the age of 6, Archer was inspired by a child life specialist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids who helped make her cancer treatment just a little less scary.

“That kindness really impacted me and inspired me to choose a career where I can give somebody else that same positive experience,” said Archer, who graduated May 6 from Ferris State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a Child Life Specialist concentration.

Child life specialists work in healthcare settings with children and their families to help reduce stress and anxiety through education, play and emotional support.

“They were amazing,” Archer said. “They’d do really cool things like showing me how to give my baby doll medication in the same way it was going to be administered to me.”

Now in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Archer honored her road to recovery by decorating her FSU mortarboard with a photo of herself during cancer treatment and the words “A.L.L. Because She Survived.”

“Now I’m living life like normal and just hoping to make the same difference in other people’s lives,” said Archer, now 22 and living in Muskegon with her husband, Brandon.

Archer began her higher education journey as a Whitehall High School junior enrolled in Early College Muskegon County. After earning her associate degree at Muskegon Community College, she transferred to Ferris.

For three years, she made the 2.5-hour round trip in her Ford Focus from her home in Muskegon to the Big Rapids campus. Her professors and classmates were wonderful.

“I always felt very supported at Ferris,” she said.

Archer began working in January as a paraprofessional helping a preschool boy who has diabetes. She not only assists the boy with blood sugar monitoring and insulin injections, she’s helped his classmates understand diabetes a little bit better.

“I’ve talked them through why he occasionally needs a finger poke or an extra juice box, and just helped them understand that his body doesn’t absorb energy the same way ours do,” she said.

She’s also helped advocate for her ward, making sure his school lunches have plenty of protein. She credits Ferris for her advocacy skills.

“I had some awesome advocacy classes at Ferris that really taught me how to use my voice for the betterment of other people,” she said.

Archer hopes to one day earn her certification as a child life specialist and work in a children’s hospital. For now, she plans to continue working as a paraprofessional and is considering writing a book for preschoolers to answer questions about diseases like cancer in an age-appropriate way.

No matter what path her journey takes, she’ll be helping others.

“At the end of the day, I came out of my childhood cancer a better person because of my experiences and I want to give back in return,” Archer said.

Kent County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for a 31-year-old Muskegon man, Cardell Parker, who went missing Thursday around 11:15 A.M. in the area of Cascade Road and Forrest Hills Avenue in Grand Rapids Township.

(Image of Cardell Parker provided by the Kent County Sheriff's Office).

Cardell is African American, 5 feet, 6 inches tall, and weighs approximately 135 to 150 pounds. He has a beard, mustache, and thinning hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with an unknown blue and red logo on the front, black pants, and yellow and white Nike Air Jordan shoes when he went missing.

Please contact 9-1-1 or Detective Holbrook at 616-632-6488 if you know his whereabouts.

Ferris State University Joseph Pistrui headed to Spain in 1997, beginning studies leading to his Doctor of Philosophy at Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona. He never thought he’d be able to watch his alma mater’s volleyball team compete in his new collegiate home.

The Ferris State volleyball team is in the middle of a 10-day trip for international competition and cultural enrichment.

“When I discovered that their first official act would be a workout at the university where I work, I was over the moon,” he said. “It set the stage for me to play a unique role as a goodwill ambassador and representative of both institutions. That is special indeed.”

Pistrui earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ferris State in 1983, wrapping up a Big Rapids-based experience that included three years as a student-athlete in the men’s basketball program under a trio of Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame head coaches Jim Wink and Tom Ludwig and assistant coach and former standout player Gary Waters, a fellow hall-of-famer.

Beyond the basketball hardwood, Pistrui lettered as a student-athlete for the track and field team under another Ferris State coaching legend, Ray Helsing, where he competed in the 200, 400 and 4x400.

He is a 2021 Ferris State University Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. He has been a faculty member at IE University since 2000 and teaches entrepreneurship and innovation courses to undergraduate students and master’s students while working directly with company executives to help them develop innovation inside their companies.

“When I first learned about the women’s volleyball team’s planned trip, I was very excited,” he said. “It is not every day that I cross paths with a Bulldog in Madrid. So, the chance to do so is always compelling.”

That the volleyball team was coming to Madrid was merely the start.

Pistrui savored every moment of his ambassador role for two institutions that have had significant impacts throughout his life.

“As they entered the university, I greeted head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm, whom I had communicated with before their trip, and she immediately introduced me to the team as a Ferris Alumni. That was pure pleasure,” he said. “During the team’s morning workout, I interacted a bit with other members of the Ferris team traveling, including Senior Associate Athletic Director Sara Higley, who shared some personal anecdotes about Ferris sports and all the exciting things that have transpired on and off the field.”

Pistrui was pleased the interest was mutual.

“Later, when the Ferris contingent was touring IE University, coach Brandel-Wilhelm invited me to introduce myself more formally to the team before taking a group photo,” he said. “I gave the group a quick overview of my Michigan origins, including coming from Imlay City. I told them about my time at Ferris, my recognition as a Distinguished Alumni, and my corresponding work on the Thumb 11 Endowed Scholarship Fund. I closed my remarks by expressing my joy for sharing a small part of their European experience.”

The Bulldog volleyball team, which has advanced to the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 each of the last three seasons, listened intently and expressed their appreciation to Pistrui for taking time out of his schedule to visit them.

“I received a spontaneous round of applause during the first introduction,” he said. “During my remarks, when I mentioned my roots in Miller Hall, several team members cheered. I deduced that they too were Miller Hall residents. I reminded them that back in my day Miller was a men’s-only dorm – which was a fun flashback moment.”

Pistrui noted that the arrival of the Ferris State volleyball team was far from a secret on the IE University campus. Word had already spread that the reigning Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament champions, coming off a 27-8 record in Fall 2023, were coming.

“Many members of our university’s club women’s volleyball team were waiting for the Ferris team to arrive,” he said. “They served as on-the-ground peers to help the Ferris State travel group navigate the facilities, and more. Our team joined the Ferris State team for a full workout. It was not long before they formed a single group of student-athletes, which was really nice to witness. I was confident that they would be showered with more Spanish hospitality and embraced by the community of athletes from around the world.”

Reflecting on his initial introduction to Spanish culture, Pistrui did not lose sight of the significance of how he imagined this moment was for the current Ferris State volleyball student-athletes.

“It is such a nice way to be introduced to a new culture and meet locals with common interests,” he said. “In other words, it is a great learning experience for all involved.”

Pistrui and his wife, Maria Teresa, live in Spain with her extended family, which Joseph said also represents his “Spanish family.” That family circle includes two nieces, three nephews, and “an extended group too large to count,” he added.

Pistrui has remained and will continue to stay connected to Ferris State. He maintains many Bulldog connections with people who impacted his life during and since his undergraduate days.

Ferris State has been and continues to stand as a significant part of his life. He doesn’t miss opportunities to share what Ferris State did for him and others and can do for people in the future.

“I remain excited about finding new ways to support Ferris as it grows, develops, and pursues its original mission of “opportunity – industry,” he said of words stamped on the Ferris State University seal.

(Image provided by Ferris State Athletics).

Yesterday, Congressman John Moolenaar's bipartisan bill, H.R. 7188, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, was passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee.

The bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research and education campaigns to prevent outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) from infected human cell and tissue products (HCTP). Additionally, the bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to update critical guidance for HCTP providers and companies.

“The tragic passing of Shandra Eisenga should have never happened, and I am pleased my bill in her memory is moving forward. This vital bipartisan legislation will prevent future tuberculosis outbreaks with additional oversight on donor material providers, and serve as an honor to Shandra’s legacy. I will continue my work to make it law and stop deadly TB outbreaks,” said Moolenaar.

The Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act is a response to the passing of Shandra Eisenga of Marion on August 10, 2023, due to complications from tuberculosis she contracted through a bone graft she received in April 2023. Eisenga was one of 36 patients in seven states to contract tuberculosis from a tissue donation originating from this donor material, resulting in two deaths.

Moolenaar's bill is co-lead by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow have also introduced the legislation in the United States Senate. In August 2023, Moolenaar, Dingell, Peters, and Stabenow called on FDA Commissioner Robert Calif to do more to prevent outbreaks of TB.

In San Bernardino County, Calif., lies a town of 40,000 people called Adelanto. The name in Spanish means to advance or to progress.

Among those 40,000 people living in Adelanto is Angelica Decasas, a California native who grew up 40 miles south in Fontana where, in 2001 she graduated from A.B Miller High School.

And in the two decades since finishing high school, she has made it her personal mission in life to advance and to progress.

Decasas has two associate degrees, a certificate and a bachelor's degree and now has added a Bachelor of Science in HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) from Ferris State University as the latest milestone in what has been an ambitious educational journey.

Though Adelanto and Big Rapids are some 2,157 miles apart, Decasas knew that she didn't have to let that distance get in the way of her becoming a Bulldog.

Ferris State is one of only two institutions in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Science in HVACR. In keeping with the philosophy of the university, the HVACR degrees provide a balance of theory and application. This includes a solid foundation grounded in the principles of HVACR combined with extensive laboratory experience.

All of that, Decasas said, drew her in. And in April 2024, she made her second trip from California to Michigan. The first was in the summer of 2022 to do the required in-person labs for her program. Then, most recently, she walked in the Ferris State graduation ceremony, proudly sporting a mortarboard affixed with pictures of her two children, Xavier and Ximena, and a phrase in Spanish translated to "I worked hard for you and for you."

"I’m a single mom of two," she said. "I have a 15-year-old son and an 11-year-old daughter. My kids were my inspiration to keep going because I wanted to give them a better future."

Decasas said she first heard about the Ferris State program from a co-worker who was doing the same HVAC program that she was in at San Bernardino Valley College.

She was impressed to learn that Ferris State is one of only two institutions in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Science in HVACR. And she liked that the program balanced theory and application. Ferris State also does not charge more for out-of-state students.

"I had a job as a CAD drafter at a refrigeration company," she recalled. "This company encouraged me to return to school and learn more about refrigeration systems. I then enrolled (at the community college) in 2013 and got my certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and associate in science in 2020. When I heard about the Ferris State program, it just felt right."

In the fall of 2020, she started at Ferris State, driven by the opportunity to become an application engineer at her current place of employment, Arctic Cooling Systems.

"This degree would let me provide a better life for my two kids," she said simply. "And you don't hear of universities offering HVACR degrees higher than an associate or certification. The Ferris program also met my need to do things on my own time so I could still work full-time and give my kids their time, too."

In total, Decasas took 12 classes at Ferris State, 11 on the HVAC side and also a technical English class.

There were times, she admitted, where it was a grind.

"Online classes require a lot of self-discipline and commitment," she said. "It was very hard when everyone around me was out having family BBQ events and celebrating holidays, and I needed to be doing homework."

Still, she persisted, and she said the Ferris State approach played a big part in her success.

"The HVAC online program is very well laid out," she said. "I also feel that the campus visit did help tie things together."

Her professors were also a big help, she added. All were great but she had special fondness for "Professor Zentz and Professor Q" (Professors Douglas Zents and Eric Quilitzsch). And she said her favorite classes were also the two hardest classes she took at Ferris State: HVAC 462 Primary Equipment Selection and HVAC 499 Commercial HVAC System Design.

As she looks ahead to a cooler future, she also has been reflecting on the completion of a long educational journey.

"At graduation day, I was happy, excited, sad and also relieved because it took a long time," she said with a smile.

(Photo provided by Ferris State University).

Monday, May 6

• Civil – Officers were called to a residence for a civil standby.

Tuesday, May 7

• Standby – Officers were dispatched to a civil standby. The caller collected their property and left without incident.
• Noise – Officers were dispatched to a parking complaint at a local business.

Wednesday, May 8

• Nothing reported.

Thursday, May 9

• Nothing reported.

Friday, May 10

• Traffic Stop – Officers made a traffic stop with a subject with a known warrant. Subject arrested on the warrant and transported to the Osceola County Jail.

• Personal Injury Accident – Officers assisted the Osceola County Sheriff Department by responding to a report of a dirt bike accident on the trail head. Male patient was safely extricated from the woods and transported to the hospital with minor injuries. 

Saturday, May 11

• Traffic Stop – Officers conducted a traffic stop and found the operator to be under the influence of alcohol. Subject placed into custody and lodged at Osceola County Jail without incident.

• Breaking and Entering – Officers responded to the report of a breaking and entering not in progress. Suspects were identified by officers.

Sunday, May 12

• Nothing reported.

The Detroit Lions announced yesterday their 2024 regular season schedule that features nine nationally-televised games, including at least one on each broadcast network, and five prime-time games.

FULL SCHEDULE DETAILS

The Lions’ campaign to defend their NFC North crown begins with a Wild Card rematch at Ford Field against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football, the first SNF game at Ford Field since 2018. The only other time Detroit opened their season with a Week 1, Sunday prime-time game was in 1991, when they played Washington on the road. This also marks the seventh time the Lions and Rams will play in a Week 1 game and the first time since the Lions hosted the then-St. Louis Rams to kick off the 2012 season.

The Lions immediately return to Ford Field for another postseason rematch, playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 after hosting them in last year’s Divisional Round.

In Week 4, the Lions host the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the first time the teams will ever square off in Detroit on a Monday. This will be the second time in franchise history that Detroit will host two prime-time games within the first four games of any season.

Following a bye week in Week 5, the Lions travel to play the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6, their third-straight season with a road game at Dallas. The only other time the Lions traveled to Dallas in three-straight years was over the 2004-06 seasons.

The Lions make their second appearance on Sunday Night Football in Week 10 at the Houston Texans, the first time the teams will play a game with a prime-time kickoff and the third time the Lions will ever visit the Texans.

Detroit’s 85th Thanksgiving Day Classic takes place on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 12:30 p.m. ET as the Lions welcome the Chicago Bears for the 20th all-time Thanksgiving Day battle between the two clubs and the fourth in the last seven years. Following Thanksgiving, the Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 14, the third time the teams will ever meet for a Thursday prime-time game in Detroit.

The Lions travel to play the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 17, the sixth Monday night showdown between the teams and the first since the Lions played the 49ers on the road on Dec. 14, 1998. Detroit returns home to complete the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, the first time the Lions have concluded their season against the Vikings in consecutive seasons since 1966-67.

The League’s three-game preseason schedule features the Lions visiting the New York Giants in Week 1, playing the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 2 and hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.

LIST OF GAME SCHEDULE

PRESEASON WEEK 1 - @ New York Giants - Date TBD, Time TBD

PRESEASON WEEK 2 - @ Kansas City Chiefs - Date TBD, Time TBD

PRESEASON WEEK 3 - vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - Date TBD, Time TBD

WEEK 1 - vs. Los Angeles Rams - Sunday, Sep. 8 at 8:20 P.M.

WEEK 2 - vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sunday, Sep. 15 at 1:00 P.M.

WEEK 3 - @ Arizona Cardinals - Sunday, Sep. 22 at 4:25 P.M.

WEEK 4 - vs. Seattle Seahawks - Monday, Sep. 30 at 8:15 P.M.

WEEK 5 - BYE WEEK

WEEK 6 - @ Dallas Cowboys - Sunday, Oct. 13 at 4:25 P.M.

WEEK 7 - @ Minnesota Vikings - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1:00 P.M.

WEEK 8 - vs. Tennessee Titans - Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1:00 P.M.

WEEK 9 - @ Green Bay Packers - Sunday, Nov. 3 at 4:25 P.M.

WEEK 10 - @ Houston Texans - Sunday, Nov. 10 at 8:20 P.M.

WEEK 11 - vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1:00 P.M.

WEEK 12 - @ Indianapolis Colts - Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1:00 P.M.

WEEK 13 - vs. Chicago Bears - Thursday, Nov. 28 at 12:30 P.M.

WEEK 14 - vs. Green Bay Packers - Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8:15 P.M.

WEEK 15 - vs. Buffalo Bills - Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:25 P.M.

WEEK 16 - @ Chicago Bears - Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1:00 P.M.

WEEK 17 - @ San Francisco 49ers - Monday, Dec. 30 at 8:15 P.M.

WEEK 18 - vs. Minnesota Vikings - Date TBD, Time TBD

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
This season, “flexible scheduling” for Sunday Night Football may be used up to twice between Weeks 5-10, and in the NFL’s discretion during Weeks 11-17; for Monday Night Football in the NFL’s discretion in Weeks 12-17; and for Thursday Night Football it may be used up to twice between Weeks 13-17. During these Flex Scheduling Windows, the games initially scheduled for Sunday Night Football (on NBC), Monday Night Football (on ESPN or ABC), and Thursday Night Football (on Amazon Prime Video) are tentatively scheduled and subject to change. Only Sunday afternoon games (or those listed as TBD) are eligible to be moved to Sunday night, Monday night, or Thursday night, in which case the initially scheduled Sunday/Monday night game would be moved to Sunday afternoon.  Sunday afternoon games may also be moved between 1:00 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. or 4:25 p.m. ET. As in prior seasons, for Week 18, the final weekend of the season, the scheduling of the Saturday, Sunday afternoon, and the Sunday night games is not assigned. In Week 18, two games will be played on Saturday (4:30 PM ET and 8:15 PM ET) with the remainder to be played on Sunday afternoon (1:00 PM ET and 4:25 PM ET) and one matchup to be played on Sunday night (8:20 PM ET). Specific dates, start times, and networks for Week 18 matchups will be determined and announced following the conclusion of Week 17. For more information about NFL Flexible Scheduling, please visit https://www.nfl.com/schedules/flexible-scheduling-procedures.

2024 DETROIT LIONS SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Limited inventory single game tickets will be available when the Detroit Lions 2024 schedule is released at www.detroitlions.com/tickets via Ticketmaster while supplies last. As a reminder, Ticketmaster’s NFL Ticket Exchange is the official resale partner of the NFL and the Detroit Lions.

(Image provided by Detroit Lions Communications).

In a city commission meeting on Monday, May 13, the City of Big Rapids Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the recension of fees for the Charles E. Fairman Community Pool this coming summer.

“I think it’s a wonderful to have free swimming for all,” Mayor Fred Guenther said. “It’s going to be fun to see the numbers this fall.”

The pool previously charged five dollars for open swim sessions in 2023. The pool is planning for opening day on Monday, June 10 and will remain open until Friday, Aug. 9. 

Swim lessons will also be available this year, beginning on June 24 with registration opening between June 10 and June 14. All Fridays will also be family nights, where swimmers can bring tubes, floats, beach balls, and more fun items.

For more information on the pool, including hours and class information, visit their Facebook page at “City of Big Rapids Charles E. Fairman Community Pool” and the Parks and Recreation website at www.brpr.org.

Monday, May 6

• No incidents reported.

Tuesday, May 7

• An officer investigated a call regarding a capsized boat found by the bridge. After investigating, it turned out to be from the construction crew working on the bridge. No issues.

• Officers took a complaint of an assault. The matter will be turned over to the prosecutor for review.

• Officers arrested a 32-year-old male on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

Wednesday, May 8

• While on patrol, an officer observed an individual acting suspicious. After talking to the 29-year-old male, he was arrested with an outstanding felony warrant from Roscommon County and taken into custody.
• An officer investigated a possible operating under the influence of marijuana. Upon further investigation the driver had used earlier in the day and was not impaired.
• An officer assisted a caller with giving him a breath test. The caller’s interlock device on his vehicle that he has to blow in to start the vehicle had malfunctioned.
• While patrolling, an officer observed a woman fall in a parking lot. The officer checked on the woman who refused medical treatment.

Thursday, May 9

• Officers transported an individual experiencing mental health issues to the hospital for evaluation.

• Officers received information about possible drug activity. The matter is under investigation.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop after a driver did not make a proper stop at a stop sign. Upon further investigation, he was given an appearance citation for driving with a revoked license.

Friday, May 10

• An officer responded to a call from a local business regarding a possible theft. The case is still under investigation.

• An officer assisted CPS making a home visit. No issues.

Saturday, May 11

• An officer issued a grass abatement for violating city ordinances.

• An officer responded to a complaint of a teen violating probation. The matter will be referred to the probation officer.

• An officer responded to a call from a local business owner regarding the improper disposal of some hypodermic needles. The matter is under investigation.

• An officer was dispatched to a domestic assault. A report was taken. The offender had left the residence and could not be located. A 31-year-old male was arrested the next day on charges of aggravated domestic assault regarding this matter.

Sunday, May 12

• No incidents reported.

According to a post by the City of Big Rapids, there will be lane closures throughout Wednesday on State Street.

The construction is slated to take place between Fuller Avenue and Gilbert Road starting at 9:00 A.M. The City says crews will start on the northbound side and proceed south to north. Once that side is finished, they will switch to the southbound side and work from north to south. This is one of three borings on the docket coming up.

This is the second closure in the area this week, as 16 Mile Road between 172nd Avenue and 180th Avenue was closed Tuesday for a culvert replacement. Traffic was detoured via 172nd Avenue to M-20 and Bronson Avenue to M-20.

The Road Commission and City of Big Rapids ask for travelers to please plan according as there will be limited to no through traffic allowed during the duration of this construction.