News across Greater Grand Rapids
After quiet summer, Greenville Planning Commission could see new proposals
After nearly four months without a meeting, members of the Greenville Planning Commission may soon find themselves considerably busier. The commission met on Sept. 24 for the first time since May 28 — a span of 119 days — and City Manager George Bosanic told them several…
Greenville to update Master Plan
Five years after adopting its current Master Plan, the Greenville Planning Commission is preparing to take another look at the document that helps guide the city's long-term growth and development. With new residential developments, updated census information and several…
No injuries in Greenville rollover crash
No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening that left an SUV on its side at the intersection of M-57 and Youngman Road/Carson City Road. Greenville Department of Public Safety officers responded to the crash shortly after 5:25 p.m., where a white GMC Yukon was found…
Thousands without power across Montcalm County
UPDATE: Consumers Energy has restored power to some customers affected by Friday afternoon’s widespread outages in Montcalm County, while others are expected to have power restored shortly after 6 p.m. Consumers Energy Media Relations Specialist Matt Johnson initially said the…
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…
His goal: ‘Help them cross that finish line’
Ben Garlets, formerly the assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School, has been tapped as the new director of Northview Next.
District ‘caretakers’ keep schools clean, and so much more
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is grateful for their district caretakers on Custodian Appreciation Day and every day of the year.
He’s looking forward to supporting teachers, kids and families
Andrew Ley brings his experience as an instructional coach and teacher to his new role of assistant principal at Central Middle School.
With squash, spice and chorizo, culinary students offer a taste of chili
Four Kent Career Tech Center culinary students put their recipe, skills and time management to the test.
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 &…