News across Ionia County
Lyons man charged with arson of house, lying to police
A Lyons man was arrested and charged with arson after an unoccupied home was destroyed in a fire. The Lyons-Muir Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Jon Street in the village of Lyons at 5:35 a.m. on Sept. 24, calling for mutual aid from several surrounding fire…
2 critically injured after attempting to pass farm implement in Ionia County
Two people were critically injured after attempting to pass a farm implement on Tuesday morning. Ionia County sheriff’s deputies responded to Feuerstein and Sparks roads at 10:54 a.m. The post 2 critically injured after attempting to pass farm implement in Ionia County first…
Ionia County motorcyclist killed after striking downed power lines
A 75-year-old motorcyclist was killed after striking downed power lines on Tuesday morning. Ionia County sheriff’s deputies responded to W. David Highway and Runner Court at 11:57 a.m. The post Ionia County motorcyclist killed after striking downed power lines first appeared on…
Belding wastewater plant built for growth
This city's new and improved $45 million wastewater treatment plant was opened to the public for the first time on Wednesday. Attendees, including members of the public, most of the Belding City Council and other city staff, were offered tours of the new facility, led by Fleis &…
Upcoming and pending funeral services for Oct. 1, 2026
Upcoming and pending funeral services for Oct. 1, 2026. The post Upcoming and pending funeral services for Oct. 1, 2026 first appeared on The Daily News .
Ionia County denies FOIA appeal related to GIS records request
Ionia County officials say information contained in a GIS dataset requested through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is already available to the public online at no cost, but the county charges $1,000 to provide the underlying data as a digital export. The county Board of…
Federal, state lawmakers’ offices share updates at Ionia County Connect
Congressman John Moolenaar, R-Caledonia, stopped by Monday morning's Ionia County Connect gathering to update local leaders on his recent work in Washington. Moolenaar said the House is not currently in session but lawmakers will return in November. The post Federal, state…
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: 2 Belding attorneys face off for judgeship
Two Belding attorneys will face off Nov. 3 for an open seat on the Ionia-Montcalm Circuit Court bench. Lori Shearer, 51, and Ed Sternisha, 57, are seeking to replace Judge Suzanne Kreeger, who is not seeking another term. The post GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: 2 Belding attorneys…
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Michigan’s 78th District
An educator and school administrator, a nurse with three decades in health care and a local elected official whose career centers on improving complex systems are offering voters three different paths forward in Michigan's 78th House District. Republican Brandon Strong, Democrat…
Ionia County approves automated flagging system purchase
The Ionia County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the Road Department's purchase of a new automated flagging system that will make road construction projects safer for drivers and reduce the number of hours county employees spend standing around on the side of the road…
Enrollment on the rise
After years of declining enrollment, Belding Area Schools may be experiencing a significant reversal. Preliminary enrollment figures have the district on pace to gain approximately 40 students this fall, which would bring enrollment to around 1,680 students — its highest level…
‘Just folks from Belding’
For 133 years, the Belding Good Fellowship Club has given local residents a reason to gather, eat dinner and enjoy each other’s company. Except for a couple of world wars and pandemics, the club has held its annual meeting every year since 1893. About 30 members of the social…