News across Greater Grand Rapids
Racing toward the future
With Grattan Raceway on the market for $15 million, township officials are considering what they want the sprawling property to become if its days as a racetrack come to an end. The future of the 200-acre-plus property was a primary topic of discussion Tuesday as the township…
Beyond the scoreboard
Wins and losses may be the most visible measure of a high school athletic program, but Greenville Public Schools is placing an increased emphasis on what happens beyond the scoreboard. From mental health and mindset training to new opportunities, Athletic Director Brian Zdanowski…
Longtime mayor of Portland resigns
The longtime mayor of the Ionia County city of Portland resigned on Wednesday effective immediately. Mayor James Barnes submitted his resignation from the City Council and all city boards, committees and duties. No reason was indicated on Barnes’ resignation notice, according to…
Sports Roundup, Sept. 17, 2026
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MIKE TAYLOR: Perchance to dream
Was Freud right? Do our dreams reveal the details of our internal lives? Our aspirations, fears, desires? If so, I should be locked up. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to lock up my Sweet Patootie, Nevin, too. Apparently, she’s as nuts as I am, but in a different way. The post MIKE…
Upcoming and pending funeral services for Sept. 17 2026
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‘People stepped up’
As residents of Tyden Lofts began returning home in phases following a reported ricin exposure, local health and emergency management officials told the Hastings City Council on Monday that response teams continue to evaluate the building and collect environmental samples.…
One town, one heart united
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks changed the nation, more than 125 people gathered under calm blue skies complemented by the fading sun at William Smith Memorial Park in Delton to remember those who lost their lives and honor the police officers, firefighters, EMTs…
Hastings City Council picks new member
It might have taken a bit longer than expected, but the Hastings City Council appointed a new member at its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. Debra Hatfield was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the recent resignation of Jordan Brehm, who represented the city’s Fourth…
Hastings police show off newly renovated offices
Hastings Police Department officials got a chance to show off their recently renovated offices on the second floor of Hastings City Hall during an open house Monday, Sept. 14. The event, held before the Hastings City Council’s regular meeting, included a ribbon-cutting ceremony,…
Rutland Twp. supervisor: Still no news on property sale for proposed Meijer
While City of Hastings and Rutland Township officials have seemingly cleared the path for Meijer to build a new store in Barry County, officials are also waiting to hear whether the Grand Rapids-based retailer has yet purchased the property needed for construction. Brenda…
Simple budgeting tips that fit real life
If you’ve just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn’t making you as happy as you’d hoped, a budget might be exactly what you need. When you know where your money is going, you’re likely to feel more in control and more…