Family, fitness and community
Embracing each other in the face of a standing ovation, Al and Gloria Guilfoyle tearfully said goodbye on Saturday to a community institution they built from the ground up.
2 clerks in 3 days
After appointing two clerks in three days and violating the Michigan Open Meetings Act, hopefully this weekend has served as a learning experience for members of the Belvidere Township Board.
Day Twp. Board declines solar developer’s tax abatement request
After debating the issue throughout this summer, the Day Township Board declined to approve a tax abatement request from a solar developer due to multiple unanswered questions.
‘Silent heroes’ of the game
As Belding High School’s varsity football team prepared to take the field on a crisp, late summer evening, there was no shortage of excitement on hand within the confines of Rudness Field. With the marching band playing the fight song as cheerleaders unfurled a giant “Black Knights” banner on the field, the setting for Friday night football had officially begun.
Secret session
The Belvidere Township Board appointed a new clerk on Thursday, but the reasons why were kept secret from the public as the board violated the Open Meetings Act by deliberating in closed session, despite a warning from the Daily News. Supervisor Leigh Murray was absent from the special meeting, so new Trustee Wayne Watts (who was just appointed in August) chaired the meeting. Also present were Treasurer Yolanda Lane and her son, Trustee Brent Dietrich.
Montcalm County commissioners approve prosecutor’s request, despite concerns
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners approved a request to modify the prosecutor's office despite continuing to voice concerns about expenses and how the office is being run.
MCC Board wraps up summer tour with Howard City visit
In holding its final meeting of the summer season, the Montcalm Community College Board concluded its roadshow of visits this year with a dinner at the historic venue of The Forager.
Ionia city officials recommend regulating short-term rentals
The Ionia Planning Commission held a public hearing and then approved an ordinance Wednesday which will regulate short-term rentals within city limits, if it's eventually approved by the city council.
Public hearing set for Pine Township lake tax increase request
When Mark and Mary Mitchell moved to Tacoma Lake in 2000, most of the buildings around the lake were cottages, used mostly by summer residents. The wear and tear on their private road was minimal.
Ionia County officials continue to debate Health Bar program
The Ionia County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday once again declined to second Commissioner Phillip Hesche's motion to terminate the county's contract with Health Bar, an on-site nurse available to county employees and their families at an annual cost of $141,426.
‘Building safer communities’
Montcalm County District Court has seen a “dramatic, significant" increase in the number of felony drug cases being pled down to misdemeanors. As a result, Judge Adam Eggleston is requesting that a part-time probation officer be made full-time to deal with the caseload, as well as to help with the creation of a new Veterans Treatment Court.
Hurrying down Kelsey Highway
Connie Nash, whose house is on Kelsey Highway, asked Ionia Township leaders on Tuesday evening if it would be possible to do anything about the high volume of speeding vehicles she regularly observes hurtling down that heavily traveled stretch of road.
Montcalm Twp. Board considers job description for zoning administrator
After 16 years as the zoning administrator of Montcalm Township, Mike Nelson’s duties and expectations have become the focal point of clarity. During Wednesday’s meeting of the Montcalm Township Board, members discussed potentially implementing an official job description for its zoning administrator, an effort spearheaded by Trustee Brian Cousineau.
JUST IN: Coral woman struck, killed after exiting vehicle in Maple Valley TownshipFree Access
A Coral woman was killed Wednesday evening after she exited her vehicle and was struck by another vehicle. The Michigan State Police responded at 10:29 p.m. to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash near the intersection of Coral and Gravel Ridge roads.
Greenville schools boost state-aid borrowing as threat of state government shutdown looms
Having navigated $2.1 million in budget cuts this summer, Greenville Public Schools began this school year with tighter purse strings as it accounted for fewer students. However, with the state budget yet to be approved in Lansing, there may be no money at all to run the school district — at least temporarily — come October. That's because while GPS was able to solidify its budget as required by state law on July 1, the state has yet to approve its budget, which is required by Oct. 1. Without a budget in place, there is a chance a state government...
Tri County football surges past Grant in conference opener to remain undefeated
The primary focus for the Tri County football team this season has been all about their climb back to the top.
‘Signature event’
For one weekend out of the season, it’s about something more than running fun courses and fast times for the Carson City-Crystal cross country teams. They instead get to honor the one individual who started it all: First-ever head coach Don Baese.
Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 16, 2025Free Access
Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 16, 2025
MCC’s Bramble Ramble 5K to celebrate 10 years on Saturday
A beloved autumn tradition at Montcalm Community College is reaching an exciting milestone. What started 10 years ago as a simple idea to spotlight MCC’s scenic Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails has grown into a signature community event — and this fall, the Bramble Ramble 5K is celebrating its 10th annual race.
Upcoming sports (Sept. 17-18)
Upcoming sports (Sept. 17-18)
Sports roundup for Sept. 16, 2025
Sports roundup for Sept. 16, 2025
‘That’s the key’
The last time Central Montcalm football had a perfect three-game start to the season was in 2021. Thanks to a commanding victory on the road Friday night, that drought has ended and a new standard is in motion. The Hornets have spent the better part of the last three weeks building off the momentum they had at the end of last year’s conference championship winning season.
‘Do our job’
The Greenville boys tennis team is off to an exceptional start to the season, yet it’s one they didn’t see coming. The Jackets have become a resounding force on the court in all eight matches despite having to rebound from losing a large majority of their varsity players from last year.
Sports roundup for Sept. 13
Wednesday, Sept. 10 Boys Soccer Kent City 3, Tri County 0: No individual stats could be found. Record: 5-4-0. Next: 4:30 p.m. on Monday at Lakeview. Lakeview 5, Reed City 0: Lakeview goals were scored by Kypton Moss (4) and Peyton Quisenberry. Quisenberry, Zach Peasley, Aiden Outman and Isaiah Grannis all recorded assists. Keeper Spencer Tisdel had four saves and […]
Upcoming sports (Sept. 15-16)
Upcoming sports (Sept. 15-16)
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Vaughn VeltmanFree Access
Tri County football player Vaughn Veltman was voted this week’s Daily News Athlete of the Week. Vaughn, a senior, had a 95-yard touchdown run for the Vikings in their 34-20 win over Sanford Meridian last Friday night, breaking the school record for the longest touchdown run.
‘Have some fun’
It’s only been a few weeks of competition season and the Belding volleyball team is already finding their stride. Though they’ve only played in a small handful of matches thus far, head coach Kelly Groenenboom claims there’s something special brewing in this year’s team. “We’ve been working really hard,” she said. “This is a really fun group to be around and we’ve been working hard to kind of find our rhythm as a team. Our effort may not be necessarily reflected in a win, but it’s reflected in the effort that we give at practice. It’s a joy to be...
