News across Greater Grand Rapids
The winning stitch
Destinany Mobley’s Mitten Quilt Co. stitched together a winning pitch Thursday, earning the Greenville entrepreneur the grand prize of $10,000 at the sixth annual MiPitch competition at the Candlestone Inn in Belding. A total of $18,000 in prize money was up for grabs, with…
Eureka Twp. planners recommend ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units
After months of discussion over whether to allow additional housing opportunities on residential properties, Eureka Township is one step closer to allowing accessory dwelling units. Following a public hearing Wednesday, the township's Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend…
Man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly pursuing, shooting at ex-girlfriend
A local man is being held on a $1 million bond after allegedly firing multiple shots at his ex-girlfriend and her male friend during a Sept. 4 confrontation in Ferris Township. Richard Jerome Johnson, 41, has a listed address of Riverdale but was living in the Stanton area when…
Edmore woman given 12 months to repay $17,235 embezzled from two youth organizations
An Edmore woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling $17,235 from two local youth organizations will avoid a reportable felony conviction on her record if she repays the money within a year. Jamie Lynn Maxwell, 40, pleaded guilty to embezzling $11,000 from Central Montcalm Youth…
Yellow Jacket excellence
Decades separated some of the athletes gathered last Friday night, but their accomplishments shared a common home. From two girls track and field teams that ranked among the best in Michigan more than three decades ago to athletes who went on to compete collegiately and…
Temporary closure of Northland Drive gives way to new Greenway connection
A major missing link in the Grand River Greenway is about to become a new trail connection in Plainfield Township. A pedestrian tunnel under Northland Drive will provide a safe, accessible way for people to continue along the South Rogue River Trail and connect to future trail…
Greenville High School Class of 1956
The Greenville High School Class of 1956 celebrated their 70th year recently with lunch at Turk Lake Restaurant. The post Greenville High School Class of 1956 first appeared on The Daily News .
GUEST VIEW: Circle the wagon, the midterms are coming
The race is on for upcoming midterm superiority, as we are constantly bombarded with deceitful or false TV ads, warning us of the danger of supporting opposing candidates. By November, some of us may be panting and screaming for breath from all the wild political bantering and…
Tri County hosts a Viking Voyage
Tri County Area Schools hosted a Viking Voyage back-to-school celebration on Aug. 20 at the school district’s Pierson Township campus. Around 100 local businesses and agencies participated in the event, which included multiple vendors, emergency, fire and police safety…
PUBLIC FORUM: Greenville Lions appreciate community support
Dear Editor, Well, it happened again. A group of Greenville Lions Club members were standing around, and a community spaghetti dinner broke out. The post PUBLIC FORUM: Greenville Lions appreciate community support first appeared on The Daily News .
Hastings man facing charges for ricin incident
On Friday, Sept. 18, Joseph Jay Sheppard of Hastings was arraigned in Hastings District Court in connection with a ricin incident at the Tyden Lofts apartments on Sept. 10. Sheppard was charged with “Harmful Devices-Unlawful Possession or Use Causing Property Damage,” a felony…
Grads paint a pathway for younger students
Two graduates are sharing art with the school they once attended through an aspirational mural.