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Since 1854 — News from Montcalm County and Ionia County, Michigan MAIN ARTTaeter’s timeAt the start of the week, Montcalm County commissioners were split over who to hire as their new controller-administrator. By the end of the week, they (mostly) came to an agreement.PHOTO GALLERY: MCC graduationSee photos and details from Montcalm Community College's commencement ceremony Saturday.PHOTO GALLERY: Greenville High School graduationA photo gallery and highlights of the Greenville High School graduation.PHOTO GALLERY: Belding High School graduationA photo gallery and highlights of the Belding High School graduation.Kickin’ it at Bowen LakeAs I enter my 27th year of life today, I’m proud to say I’m in the best athletic shape of my adulthood. I recently made several changes in my life and began taking a more active approach, working on my physical and mental health and, honestly, I feel great. I have this newfound energy that makes me jump at the opportunity to work up a good sweat. So, when I heard about a new sport...‘Politically charged’This week, senior Robert Fruchey will be one of more than 250 graduates to be announced as the newest alumni of Greenville High School, coming together one final time as the class of 2020. That label, the “class of 2020,” will be a designation every graduate will carry with them, likely more so than any previous graduating class, for the rest of their lives.‘Our tradition continues’In planning the annual Fourth of July celebration in Crystal Township, Tara Chapko of the Crystal Area Chamber of Commerce was hopeful that people would still participate and attend this year’s festivities in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the governor’s executive orders. Standing at Crystal Motor Speedway on Saturday morning as the annual Grand Parade was in the final moments before taking off toward Main Street, Chapko was pleased to find her wish had... NEWSFour Seasons Power Washing changes ownership, adds drain cleaning componentBrandon Schreur | July 24, 2020Equipped with two trucks stocked full of all the cleaning and plumbing devices one can imagine, Cody Ramey and Derrick Battig are ready to take on any drain service or mobile pressure washing job the two can get their hands on. Ramey and Battig, both of Ionia, recently took over Four Seasons Mobile Power Washing — now Four Seasons Drain Services & Mobile Pressure Washing — from former owner Kirk Wolthuis.Public docks installed at Crystal Township ParkBrandon Schreur | July 24, 2020While cruising around Crystal Lake, boaters often struggle to find a place to tie up their vehicle for a few hours so they can visit downtown shops, dine at a restaurant or spend time at one of the local parks. In introducing two public-use docks next to the Crystal Lake beachfront property, the Crystal Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) aims to ease that struggle.Belding looks to CARES Act fundingBrandon Schreur | July 24, 2020As local municipalities continue to navigate their way through a field of unknowns during the coronavirus pandemic, Belding city officials are hoping to receive some financial assistance from the federal government. During Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager John Niemela told the Belding City Council that he had recently applied for two grants through federal CARES Act funding.Greenville City Council approves permits for three food truck vendorsCory Smith | July 24, 2020Despite being well past dinner time, members of the Greenville City Council admitted with a laugh Tuesday evening that as their meeting neared its conclusion, their stomachs were beginning to growl. After the third discussion of the night regarding requests from multiple food truck vendors to operate in the city, Councilman Jeff Scoby made his thoughts clear.Edmore leaders plan to get ‘Redevelopment Ready Community’ certification Karen Bota | July 24, 2020This village will soon begin the process to become a certified Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC).  A no-cost, statewide program, RRC certification helps communities plan for the future with “clear development procedures, a community-supported vision, an open and predictable review process, and compelling sites for developers to locate their latest projects,” according to the MEDC website.Charge issued against Utah woman for alleged drunken driving accident that left trooper critically injuredElisabeth Waldon | July 24, 2020A felony charge has been issued against a Utah woman for allegedly causing a drunken driving accident that critically injured herself and a Michigan State Police Lakeview Post trooper. Alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor to the July 10 incident in Ionia County’s Boston Township.Ionia task force plans for return to school Aug. 26, but also for alternativesKaren Bota | July 23, 2020The Ionia Public Schools Board of Education met virtually Monday night, approving several items of business during a 27-minute Zoom meeting. Board members approved moving their August meeting one week earlier, from the 17th to the 10th. The reason, said Superintendent Ron Wilson, was to enable the board to take action on the district’s back-to-school plan before Aug. 17.Restoring ‘roundabout’ orderCory Smith | July 23, 2020With only a handful of roundabout intersections in this community, it likely comes as little surprise that occasionally, drivers are unaware of how to handle such a unique junction of traffic. However, with no proper signage in place, the chance of a motorist making a mistake is far more likely, as has been demonstrated recently with an influx in traffic.Ionia County still facing budget deficit; no action taken yetElisabeth Waldon | July 23, 2020Despite an anticipated $1 million in coronavirus-related grants, Ionia County is still facing a half million dollar deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Director Linda Pigue told the Ionia County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that the county needs to deal with an estimated $528,241 deficit for 2020-2021.Fenwick woman sentenced to time served after jury verdictKaren Bota | July 23, 2020A Fenwick woman who was found guilty by a jury of the assault of an Ionia County Jail employee was sentenced to time served on July 14. Jackie Weeks, 30, was sentenced in Ionia County Circuit Court to 154 days, and received credit for the 154 days she has been in jail. She also must pay $198 in costs.SPORTSTroy Reedy to take over as new Vestaburg AD on Aug. 1Alex Freeman | July 18, 2020Troy Reedy has two passions that have been constant for his entire life — education and athletics. The Rochester Hills native is excited and eager to have an opportunity to have hands in both academics and sports in an administrative role at Vestaburg Community School as he was recently approved as the athletic director and dean of students for the district.MHSAA announces fall sports will kick off school yearThe Daily News Staff | July 18, 2020Michigan High School Athletic Association member schools will begin the 2020-21 school year playing fall sports as traditionally scheduled, but with contingency concepts for potential interruptions due to the spread of COVID-19.Kickin’ it at Bowen LakeAlex Freeman | July 11, 2020As I enter my 27th year of life today, I’m proud to say I’m in the best athletic shape of my adulthood. I recently made several changes in my life and began taking a more active approach, working on my physical and mental health and, honestly, I feel great. I have this newfound energy that makes me jump at the opportunity to work up a good sweat. So, when I heard about a new sport entering our area, I jumped at the opportunity to give it a go.Off-Season Sports Academy to reopen Aug. 1Alex Freeman | July 11, 2020Phil and Jackie Butler, owners of Off-Season Sports Academy, decided to take matters into their own hands when it came to reopening their Howard City facility. Rather than going with the ebbs and flows of the gradual re-openings coming from the governor’s office, the couple established an opening date of Aug. 1 and decided to open with a day of safe, outdoor fun. Since then, the two have been hard at work making sure everything runs smoothly and safely as the calendar moves toward August.Unofficially dominatingAlex Freeman | July 3, 2020It’d be understandable for some athletes to take a few days off to assess the unfamiliar situation of their spring sports season being canceled. Zane Forist, however, didn’t skip a beat.Ionia’s Szymanski to continue basketball career at LCCAlex Freeman | July 3, 2020Nick Szymanski was on the verge of multiple milestones in the history of Ionia Bulldogs basketball — before concerns over the coronavirus pandemic ended the boys basketball season prematurely. The Ionia senior would ultimately end his career short of the 1,000-point mark, finishing with 980 points with the district title game against Alma never coming to fruition. Had the Bulldogs played and won that game, it would have been the team’s third straight district title, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished by the program in 30 years.Area schools open for athletic outdoor practices, work to follow MHSAA guidelinesAlex Freeman | June 27, 2020With restrictions being lifted throughout the state since the start of June, outdoor conditioning practices have started at area schools — albeit with strict guidelines. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) released two summer guidance updates on June 2 and June 9 outlining practice guidelines and restrictions. Athletes can start to condition with their teams as long as they adhere to physical distancing guidelines.Zylstra ready to ‘hit the ground running’ as new Lakeview ADAlex Freeman | June 27, 2020Despite the current sports environment being intimidating around the state with numerous safety regulations in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, Lakeview Community Schools expects to make a smooth transition to its new athletic director when he officially takes over on July 1. Chris Zylstra outlasted multiple interview rounds and a strong pool of candidates to be named the new AD. Though he’s only been in the district for the past week, Zylstra said he’s felt very welcomed at Lakeview.Belding’s Douglas commits to Cornerstone University bowling teamAlex Freeman | June 27, 2020In the winter, Christina Douglas loves to bowl. In the spring, she loves to be on the diamond with her softball teammates. The Belding senior has a passion for both sports but while she had plenty of interest from colleges around the area, only one reached out to her regarding the continuation of her athletic career.ARCHIVES ARCHIVES

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