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.
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2 clerks in 3 days
Belvidere Twp. Board appoints clerk, again; trustee apologizes for violating state lawAfter 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
Belding students turn sports into live productions for fans near and farAs 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
Belvidere Twp. Board violates Open Meetings Act, discusses clerk interviews in secretThe 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.
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