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‘I couldn’t afford to lose my third son’
Sitting in the audience of last week’s Greenville City Council meeting, Lowell resident Fawnlee Shepard could hardly get out a word as she approached three of the city’s police officers. The 84-year-old can easily be forgiven for being unable to find the words in the moment to thank the three men standing before her — Greenville Department of Public Safety officers Jess Dear, Zach Earles and Sgt. Brandon Allen — as she looked into the eyes of the men who saved her son’s life in January.
Ionia County leaders talk fraud, mail and China
A group of Ionia County’s top leaders appeared at Ionia’s Michigan Works office early Monday morning for the monthly legislative update meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Greenville city planners deny driveway request
After permitting a “minor” amendment in March for a housing development, changing the configuration of the development from condos to single-family homes, the Greenville Planning Commission decided not to set a precedent when reviewing another proposed minor amendment earlier this month — over a request for a three-stall garage. During the April 11 meeting of the Commission, City Manager George Bosanic brought before the commissioners a proposed minor amendment that, per the city’s ordinances about Planned Unit Developments (PUD), does not require approval of the commission.
Firefighters respond to 4 structure fires in Montcalm County on Sunday
Firefighters were kept busy on Sunday battling four different structure fires in Crystal Township, Montcalm Township, Stanton and the Vestaburg area.
Let the light shine in
Since she was a young girl, Fran Gibbs has been able to reflect upon memories of old, leaning heavily on a faith in God that was established “on the corner of Cass and Clay.” As a fourth-generation member of First Congregational Church of Greenville, the 145-year-old structure holds a special place not only in Gibbs’ heart, but in the hearts of many in the Greenville community and beyond as they describe the house of worship as “more than a church.”
‘Moving forward’ on marijuana
More than three years after asking its Planning Commission to draft rules to permit medical marijuana provisioning centers, the Greenville City Council has now voted to pave the way for adult use (recreational) marijuana dispensaries. Members of the council voted 6-1 Tuesday, with Councilperson Mark Lehman opposed, to direct City Manager George Bosanic to pursue an ordinance allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries.
$100,000 ‘oops’?
The Montcalm County Drain Commission Office going $613 over budget has resulted in the county having to file a deficit elimination plan with the state, which the state has since rejected. The issue is bringing to light a lack of communication between the Drain Office and the Controller-Administrator’s Office, as well as concerns from county officials that Drain Commissioner Todd Sattler doesn’t follow the county’s expenditure policy — he has spent nearly $340,000 on large equipment since 2020 without going out for bids or obtaining permission from the Board of Commissioners, saying he’s in charge of drain funds per state...
Samaritas opens substance use disorder treatment clinic in Greenville
Since last summer, Samaritas has operated a non-profit substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinic at 6756 S. Greenville Road, directly behind the Goodwill. Samaritas' SUD programs are funded through a partnership with The Right Door in Ionia.
Suspicious of QuickBooks entries, Ronald Township Board approves forensic audit
The Ronald Township Board on Monday approved conducting a forensic audit of township finances. The board unanimously approved spending up to $15,000 on this effort to audit records between April 1, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2023. It was not stated who would perform the audit.
JUST IN: Longtime Montcalm County prosecutor announces retirementFree Access
In an unexpected move, Montcalm County’s longtime prosecutor will not be running for reelection this year. Andrea Krause of Greenville announced her retirement on Friday after 35 years of working in the Prosecutor’s Office, the last 26 years as the elected head prosecutor.
Belding school board sells vacant property
After a previous agreement to sell a vacant, 5-acre parcel of property to Dollar General last year fell through, the Belding Area Schools Board of Education has found a new buyer, though not everyone is on board with the arrangement of purchase.
Central Montcalm board approves admin contracts, tables one due to lack of quorum
The Central Montcalm Public School Board of Education in a short meeting with three members absent Monday voted to approve multiple administrative contract renewals. Board President Bill Simpson, Vice President Brennan Bowen, Treasurer Lisa Lund and Rob Train were present, while Secretary Brandy Ryan, Bill Collins and Jim Lingeman were absent.
‘Some type of data breach’ blamed for $30K Otisco Township fraud
The case of the missing $30,000 in Otisco Township has been closed with no suspects and the money returned to the township's bank account, according to a case file received by the Daily News through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Belding City Council finishes budget workshop, fills DDA Board
At Tuesday evening's meeting, the Belding City Council completed the second half of a budget workshop in a fraction of the time it took them to make it through the first half two weeks ago.
Construction continues on new Winfield Township Hall
Six months after a construction company was hired, the future Winfield Township Hall remains under construction with a tentative completion date of June 1. The Winfield Township Board voted in October 2023 to hire Olson Construction in Pierson to build a new township hall at a bid of $419,487.55
‘Made him proud’
It was a powerful and emotional Saturday for Vestaburg softball. The Wolverines (11-3 overall) hosted their annual home softball tournament this past weekend.
CC-Crystal baseball hopes to keep winning culture alive
The Carson City-Crystal baseball team is looking to take flight this season and secure yet another winning season. The Eagles brought a winning culture to the baseball program at the end of last season, finishing 22-17-1 overall, 14-4 in the Mid-State Activities Conference (MSAC). This season brings promise as they return a lot of talented upperclassmen and hope to be contenders for a league title.
Upcoming sports (April 24-April 26)
Wednesday, April 24 Baseball: Central Montcalm at Charlotte, 4 p.m.; Lowell at Greenville, 4:15 p.m. Softball: Lakeview at Saranac, 4 p.m. Girls Soccer: Reed City at Lakeview, 4:30 p.m.; Tri County at Kent City, 6 p.m.; Godwin Heights at Belding, 6 p.m. Girls Tennis: Forest Hills Northern at Greenville, 4:15 p.m. Boys and Girls Track: Carson City-Crystal at MSAC League […]
Athlete of the week nominees for April 23, 2024Free Access
Athlete of the week nominees for April 23, 2024
Sports roundup for April 23, 2024
Sports roundup for April 23, 2024
MCC golf team places second at GRCC Invite
The Montcalm Community College golf team placed second in the Grand Rapids Community College Invitational at Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada on April 15. They competed against Schoolcraft College, Kirtland Community College, Oakland Community College, Marian Ancilla Community College, Mott Community College, St. Clair County Community College, Delta College, Jackson College, Muskegon Community College, Glen Oaks Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.
Lakeview girls soccer take down Ionia, 4-1
The Lakeview girls soccer team is hitting their stride by treating every game like it’s their game. The Wildcats (4-2-0 overall) have been on a roll so far this season, winning their last two games with shutouts. They traveled to Ionia on Thursday night to take on a young Bulldogs team (2-3-1 overall) in a non-conference matchup, hoping to extend that win streak to three.
Tri County soccer blanks defending conference champs Newaygo, 4-0
Redemption is the name of the game for Tri County girls soccer in 2024. It was a rainy day in Howard City on Wednesday as the Vikings (5-3 overall) hosted the Lions of Newaygo (0-3-1 overall) in a CSAA conference rivalry matchup. The Vikings went 0-2 against the Lions last year, the latter defeat being in the conference championship where they fell short, 3-0.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Logan MannFree Access
Greenville baseball player Logan Mann is this week’s Daily News Athlete of the Week with 55 votes.
Sports Roundup for April 20, 2024
Check out the local high school sports roundup for Saturday, April 20, 2024.
MCC golf team places second at GRCC Invitational
The Montcalm Community College golf team placed second in the Grand Rapids Community College Invitational at Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada on April 15.
Upcoming sports events from April 20-23, 2024
Check out upcoming local high sports events.
