News across Greater Grand Rapids
Flat River Pride opens Pride Center as growing organization seeks to provide connection, resources in Greenville
Two years ago, Joslyn Lillie sat down for coffee with a handful of people, wondering just how many members of the local LGBTQ community were looking for a place to connect. On Thursday afternoon, she had trouble fitting everyone into the room. The post Flat River Pride opens…
Hackett honored after helping secure $17K for Dolly Parton Imagination Library
A little red wagon served as a symbol of appreciation for a community member whose persistence helped put $17,000 toward providing books to Montcalm County children. During the Sept. 17 meeting of the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District Board of Education, Superintendent…
More than just eighth place
They expected to finish last. Gathered in a tight circle at the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer District 11 tournament on Feb. 21 in Mount Pleasant, members of Greenville’s first-year program held hands with their heads bowed as they waited for the final standings to be…
SPORTS ROUNDUP for Sept. 26
SPORTS ROUNDUP for Sept. 26 The post SPORTS ROUNDUP for Sept. 26 first appeared on The Daily News .
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 2 Belding attorneys face off for judgeship first…
Kent County Board of Commissioners approves childcare recommendations, opioid settlement spending plan
The Kent County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved two initiatives addressing critical issues affecting residents and the broader community: Recommendations to expand access to quality, affordable childcare and an updated plan for strategically investing opioid…
Free vision screening offered for children
The Lakeview Lions Club is sponsoring free vision screening for children on Oct. 3, in conjunction with Lakeview’s Oktoberfest. The screening is from noon to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Park. The post Free vision screening offered for children first appeared on The Daily News .
Upcoming and pending funeral services for Sept. 28, 2026
Upcoming and pending funeral services for Sept. 28, 2026 The post Upcoming and pending funeral services for Sept. 28, 2026 first appeared on The Daily News .
Montcalm Area Career Center enrollment reaches 10-year high
Despite having fewer program offerings available this fall, the Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) is serving more students than it has in a decade. The MACC recorded 312 students at the same point in 2024-2025 and 309 in 2023-24, according to enrollment figures Montcalm Area…
The woman they got wrong
A woman wrongly charged with a felony sexual assault in Montcalm County is suing the Michigan State Police trooper who sought the warrant against her, alleging he overlooked multiple discrepancies that pointed to another woman. As previously covered by the Daily News, the case…
Pierson Twp. opts for value-based fire assessment
The Pierson Township Board on Monday took the next step of establishing two special assessment districts for fire and emergency services. The board voted 5-0 to approve a resolution of intent to create north and south districts, with the assessment amount based on the taxable…
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Michigan’s 2nd District
One points to more than a decade representing mid and west Michigan in Congress and leadership roles involving federal spending and China. The other points to 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and subsequent work on veterans policy and federal government modernization. The post…