News across Mecosta County
Bulldog volleyball begins new season
Following a 27-8 season in which they finished first in the GLIAC and reached a national championship appearance, the Ferris State Bulldog Volleyball team has started the new season 4-0. […]
Bulldogs head into 2026 season
After topping off their historic 2025 season with a national championship, the Ferris State Bulldogs football team looks to repeat their success once again. With the national championship under their belt, the Bulldogs closed out the season with a 16-0 record, becoming the first…
Former Bulldog defensive lineman accused of domestic abuse
Editor’s Note: The following story contains details of domestic abuse Allegations from 2025 came to light shortly after midnight on July 26th against former Ferris football defensive lineman Tyrone Fowler. These allegations were brought to the public’s attention by Fowler’s…
Big Rapids farmers market starts up for the summer
People came from all around Big Rapids to the parking lot next to Bernie’s Place for locally made goods of all kinds, from goat milk soap to cutting boards. The first Big Rapids farmers’ market of the season was held on Friday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with vendors offering…
Top athletes of the 2025-26 season
Men’s teams Football- Justin Payoute Senior Justin Payoute was the standout defensive back on a Bulldogs defense that ranked first in the league in interceptions with 3o. Payoute had a team-leading nine of those 30 interceptions, while having 72 total tackles, which was second on…
Fun and sun in downtown Big Rapids
June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Michigan Ave will be shut down between Pine and Linden streets for the Big Rapids annual Summerfest. This year’s Summerfest will feature a combination of vendors, live music, games, food, and even a car show. Summerfest is an annual event hosted by…
Editor’s parting statement – Grace Heethuis
It is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to return as the Culture Editor for the Torch next year. While I’m so excited to graduate in December, I will unfortunately have to have a lot on my plate to get there. I have enjoyed this season so much, and it has been...
Editor’s Statement – Nolan Matthews
After spending the last year in the position of sports editor and being named Co-Editor-In-Chief earlier this month, I will be looking to continue to grow our sports section. Sports at Ferris is always changing, and at the Torch, we have the role of getting the news for athletics…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Message from the editors
Harmony It feels surreal to be writing my very first editor’s column as editor-in-chief. I started at the Torch in 2022 as a culture reporter, but I never imagined the places this publication would take me. I am beyond grateful to be in this position; I wouldn’t be here today…
Editor’s Statement – Tate Zellman
It is an absolute honor to become editor for the opinions section. One of my goals is to keep the section remaining strong. A little bit about me, my name is Tate Zellman. I’m a fifth-year senior English education major from Grand Haven, MI. I started my time with the Torch back…
NBA finals predictions
Devin Wardrop – San Antonio Spurs beat Detroit Pistons Both teams have a gauntlet to go through in their respective conferences. San Antonio has the Timberwolves in the second round, which I think they can go through. Then, in the Western Conference Final is the Oklahoma City…