Friday, December 3, 2021 SUBSCRIBE! Print Upgrade Log In Submit News Contact Us DN Promos Contests & Events Michigan Public Notices Search for: Search Since 1854 — News from Montcalm County and Ionia County, Michigan NEWS SPORTS OBITUARIES FEATURES CLASSIFIEDS E-EDITION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Prev Next LOCAL NEWS Montcalm Township Planning Commission works through details of wind energy ordinance Cory Smith | December 3, 2021 For the first time since deciding to start fresh in the effort to draft a new wind energy ordinance, members of the Montcalm Township Planning Commission have begun to make some headway. During a special meeting on Wednesday evening, commissioners moved past the point of discussion and began making decisions, voting on various components of the proposed ordinance. Edmore author donates book sale proceeds to animal shelters Karen Bota | December 3, 2021 Lynette Nevills has always loved to write, but for a long time she told herself she didn’t have the time. That’s until a fluffy orange kitten who nearly died from neglect inspired the Edmore woman not only to write his story, but to share it to raise money for animal shelters in central Michigan and beyond. Ionia County Toys for Tots accepting toys until Dec. 18Free Access Brandon Schreur | December 3, 2021 Last year, Ionia County’s Toys for Toys collected or purchased approximately 8,000 toys that went to approximately 1,200 children across Ionia County. With the need in the community continuing to grow, Ionia County Toys for Tots Coordinator Mamie Thayer is only expecting those numbers to increase this year. Artist speaks about educational board game during MCC’s Indigenous Heritage Celebration event Brandon Schreur | December 2, 2021 Throughout North American history, First Nations and indigenous peoples have constantly been mistreated, neglected and traumatized— not just during the founding years of the United States and Canada, but in recent years as well. For James Darin Corbiere (also known as Little White Bear), an Anishinaabeg artist who is a member of one of the First Nations that inhabited the Great Lakes Region of Canada, that pain has never gone away. New Montcalm Economic Alliance director focused on raising awareness, building bridges Cory Smith | December 2, 2021 After nearly seven years of partnership between the Montcalm Economic Alliance and The Right Place Inc., a new figurehead will serve at the helm locally to guide the relationship between the two organizations. This month, the Montcalm Economic Alliance (MEA), the nonprofit community organization that places a focus on economic development and retention, announced the hiring of Olivia Blomstrom, 37, of Montcalm Township who will take on a new role with the organization as executive director of the MEA. From educator shortage to potential federal COVID mandates, MAISD tackling multiple issues Cory Smith | December 2, 2021 With every retirement or resignation from a teacher or administrator, with every sickness contracted by a bus driver or custodian, school districts across are struggling to remain staffed as increased levels of stress tests both teachers and students. Between juggling preparations for potential federal COVID mandates (currently held up in courts) to addressing concerns from parents and community members, the pandemic has created a climate in education unlike anything educators have witnessed before. City of Ionia receives clean opinion on 2021 audit Karen Bota | December 2, 2021 The city of Ionia received a “clean opinion” on both its audit of financial statements for fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30 and on its system of internal controls. Peter Haefner of Vredeveld Haefner LLC, the city’s auditing firm, presented the results of the audit during the Nov. 2 meeting of Ionia City Council. MCC’s Alumni & Friends Choir presents Händel’s “Messiah” on Sunday The Daily News Staff | December 2, 2021 Area musicians combine their talents to present a performance of George Frideric Händel’s “Messiah” at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Greenville High School Performing Arts Center. Belding Planning Commission approves marijuana grow facility extension site plan with conditions Brandon Schreur | December 1, 2021 The Belding Planning Commission approved a site plan in a split vote Monday for an approximate 28,000-square-foot extension onto a marijuana grow facility. Planning Commissioner Dennis Wenzel voted against the motion, while Commissioner Jorel Davis was absent. Greenville reaches agreement with neighborhood associations on bulk snow removal Cory Smith | December 1, 2021 In attempting to reach a resolution that makes all sides happy, snow removal in certain parts of this city may look a little different this year. During the Nov. 16 meeting of the Greenville City Council, members voted 5-1, with Councilman Mark Lehman opposed and Councilman Jeff Scoby absent, to approve an alternate snow removal agreement to be offered to participating neighborhood associations in the city. LOCAL SPORTS Daily News Fall 2021 Spark Plug Alex Freeman | December 2, 2021 Daily News Fall 2021 Spark Plug Greenville girls win close game against Central Montcalm to open basketball season, 49-47 Alex Freeman | December 1, 2021 Tuesday marked the opening night of the girls basketball season and the Green Hornets of Central Montcalm traveled to Greenville to take on the Yellow Jackets in a game that did not disappoint. The game came down to the final minute as Central Montcalm mounted multiple 10-point comebacks to have a shot to win it in the final seconds. It wasn’t meant to be though, as Greenville’s defense did just enough to hold off the Hornets, winning 49-47. From silver to gold Alex Freeman | November 29, 2021 A conference realignment that will affect three area teams is coming for next year’s sports seasons. Ionia girls swimming celebrates most successful state meet in school history Alex Freeman | November 27, 2021 The Ionia girls swimming team participated in the Division 3 state meet at Calvin College on Nov. 19 and 20 and left with their best performance in school history. The Bulldogs took five girls to the state finals with juniors Maelys Bonafe and Madeline McGee qualifying individually in four individual events each. The Bulldogs also brought seniors Brynn Lepien and Anouk Demel, both of whom, along with McGee and Bonafe, qualified as a team in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Senior Josie Phelps also attended the meet as an alternate in the relay. Preliminary races took place on the 19th and... Winter sports underway The Daily News Staff | November 27, 2021 The MHSAA allowance of the first contests for hockey and competitive cheer have already occurred, with competitive cheer starting on Monday and hockey starting Nov. 15. Belding’s Schmid, CC-C’s Stone named to MHSFCA All-State team The Daily News Staff | November 27, 2021 The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) recently announced its All-State team for the 2021 season and two local players made an appearance on the teams. Belding senior Ethan Schmid was named First Team All-State Offense as the best tight end in Division 5. In Division 8, Carson City-Crystal senior Cole Stone was one of eight linebackers named First Team All-State Defense. Daily News All-Area 2021 Fall Sports Awards Alex Freeman | November 24, 2021 Daily News All-Area 2021 Fall Sports Awards Traverse City Central rolls over South Lyon at Legacy Field, 56-20 Alex Freeman | November 22, 2021 Check out photos from Traverse City Central versus. South Lyon at Greenville's Legacy Field. Greenville’s Elise Kreiner wins Novice Non-Pro World Championship at Appaloosa Horse Show Alex Freeman | November 20, 2021 Elise Kreiner has had a love for horses from a young age. The 22-year-old Greenville native started riding horses at age 10 and a few years later, she began to show horses at equestrian competitions. CC-C senior Zane Forist signs with University of Michigan for track and field Alex Freeman | November 18, 2021 After garnering a lot of attention during an intense recruitment cycle, Zane Forist’s college decision was made official on Tuesday. On Oct. 29, the Carson City-Crystal senior announced via his Instagram page his commitment to the University of Michigan track and field team. On Tuesday night, the best high school shot put and discus thrower in the country signed his letter of intent to join the Wolverines in front of friends and family at the CC-C High School media center. 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EVENTS CALENDAR COMMUNITY Ionia Area Hospice names new executive director FSA Ionia County Committee election underway New arrivals for Dec. 2, 2021 Ionia schools honor November Educators of the Month Ransom to retire from Ionia County MSU Extension after 31 years VICTORIOUS ADOPTION DAY Click here for the photo gallery CENTRAL BARK Click here for the photo gallery BREAD OF LIFE DONATIONS Click here for the photo gallery report this ad COLUMNISTS MIKE TAYLOR: Giving until it hurts Mike Taylor | December 2, 2021 Do I look like Robin Hood? Because I’m not. If I ever go to the trouble of robbing the rich, you can bet I’ll keep... SANDY MAIN: Once Upon a Daily Sandy Main | December 1, 2021 150 years ago “Passenger traffic increases on railroad” — The passengers traffic between Greenville and Howard and intermediate points has largely increased since the extension... 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