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10/11/2025

Central Montcalm senior McCoy Wernholm (21) finds an opening during the Hornets’ 46-14 loss in the league championship-deciding game against Kent City Friday night. — DN Photo | Meghan Tripp

Friday night football scores:
Lansing Sexton 26, Ionia 18
Greenville 21, Cadillac 0
Belding 28, Oakridge 7
Kent City 46, Central Montcalm 14
Lakeview 42, White Cloud 6�Tri County 39, Chippewa Hills 12
Montabella 40, Fulton 0
Merrill 48, Carson City-Crystal 7

10/11/2025

The smallest fire department in Montcalm County is about to get a new half-million-dollar fire barn thanks to a state grant related to a pending solar project.

The Day Township Board voted to approve a bid of $519,192 from TA Builders in Edmore to build a new fire barn next to the existing fire barn on the north side of the village of McBride.

The smallest fire department in Montcalm County is about to get a new half-million-dollar fire barn thanks to a state grant related to a pending solar project. The Day Township Board voted on Sept. 8 to approve a bid of $519,192 from TA Builders in Edmore to build a new fire barn next to the existin...

10/10/2025

Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings, a native of Muir in Ionia County where he grew up and attended school under his real name William Apostol, announced on his social media last week that he has agreed to clean up a stretch of I-96 in Kent County.

“We adopted a highway,” Strings wrote in a post dated Oct. 1. “Just east of the Grand Rapids airport on Route 96 to help Keep Michigan Beautiful, one mile at a time.”

Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings, a native of Muir in Ionia County where he grew up and attended school under his real name William Apostol, announced on his social media last week that he has agreed to clean up a stretch of I-96 in Kent County. “We adopted a highway,” Strings wro...

10/10/2025

Get your Bottles, Brews & News Oktoberfest tickets today!

Included in your $30 admission, you will receive five craft tastings of your choice, brats from the local Meat Shack of 57, 1/4 beef hot dogs, bavarian pretzels and live entertainment! Ticket prices increase at the gate. www.thedailynews.cc/Oktoberfest
Here is our lineup!

TABLE 1
ARBOR BREWING
☐ Euchre Pilsner
☐ Strawberry Blonde
☐ Rainbow IPA

TABLE 2
ATWATER BREWERY
☐ Vanilla Java Porter
☐ Detroit Hustles Harder
☐ Blocktoberfest

TABLE 3
BELL'S BEER
☐ Double Cream Stout
☐ Light Hearted Ale
☐ Oberon Eclipse Raspberry

TABLE 4
CIDERBOYS
☐ Blackberry Wild Cider
☐ Pineapple Hula Cider
☐ Pear Naked Cider

TABLE 5
KEWEENAW BREWING CO
☐ Pick Axe Blonde
☐ Red Jacket Amber
☐ Widowmaker Black Ale

TABLE 6
LUDINGTON BAY BREWING
☐ Tangelo Dream
☐ Peach Berliner Weissen
☐ SS Badger Blue

TABLE 7
SAUGATUCK BREWING
☐ Neapolitan Milk Stout
☐ Rainbow Rodeo IPA
☐ Oval Beach Blonde

TABLE 8
SIERRA ROSE
☐ Raspberry Hard Cider
☐ Sangria
☐ Watermelon Hard Cider

TABLE 9
UPPER HAND
☐ Deer Camp Amber
☐ Laughing Fish Ale
☐ Upper Peninsula Ale

TABLE 10
MITTEN BREWING CO
☐ Country Strong IPA
☐ Mango Gold
☐ Pour of '84 Pilsner
TABLE 11
FLAT RIVER BREWING CO
☐ Port Stitches Porter
☐ Taylor Farms IPA
☐ Hugge Danish
☐ Raspberry Dragon Fruit Wine

TABLE 12
New Holland Brewery CO
☐ Lake Life Lakeshore Berry Seltzer
☐ Lake Life White Peach Honey Seltzer

TABLE 13
HOP HOG BACKYARD BREWPUB
☐ IPA 1310

TABLE 14
ST. JULIAN WINERY
☐ S’mores
☐ Head Games
☐ Sholom

TABLE 14
BIER DISTILLERY
☐ Ms. Pickles
☐ Red Colleen

*Menu subject to change based on availability.

10/10/2025

Montcalm County officials are denying any wrongdoing in their response to allegations made in federal court by a former sheriff’s deputy amid his ongoing attempt to obtain a retirement certificate and an exempt concealed pistol license.

Clayton Thomas of Montcalm Township filed a lawsuit this summer in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan against Montcalm County, Sheriff Mike Williams and Clerk Kristen Millard alleging violations of his right to free speech, right to due process and equal protection and right to bear arms.

Montcalm County officials are denying any wrongdoing in their response to allegations made in federal court by a former sheriff’s deputy amid his ongoing attempt to obtain a retirement certificate and an exempt concealed pistol license. Clayton Thomas of Montcalm Township filed a lawsuit this summ...

10/10/2025

TODAY: Montcalm County committee recommends $40K worth of grants for projects in Lakeview, Crystal and Pine townships
* Ionia planners approve site plan for new child care center Little Learners
* Belding City Council tables draft of master plan, needs more time to review
* FAITH page: Howard City's Grace Community Church creates youth director position, hires Jon Gilliam
* plus a column from Carson City's First Baptist Church Pastor Mike McAlvey, lots of Area Locals and more inside

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10/09/2025

Corewell Health Greenville Hospital celebrated a “monumental step” last week with the opening of the W. H. Braman Cancer Center, designed to enhance cancer care for patients while honoring the philanthropic legacy of the late Willard “Bill” Braman.

The $4.7 million project — spearheaded by a $4.2 million gift from the Braman family — was completed after 13 months of renovation work at the hospital, which saw existing spaces renovated to enhance infusion and exam capacity for cancer treatment.

The center features additional, enhanced infusion bays that offer more privacy to patients seeking cancer treatment, more comfort and efficiency, renovated team member spaces that offer more peace, and a newly constructed wellness lounge, all of which have transformed the entire cancer care experience for patients and staff at the hospital.

“Beginning today, patients at the W. H. Braman Cancer Care Center will receive comprehensive care in a space thoughtfully designed to support all aspects of healing, including salon services, oncology massage and yoga, acupuncture, music and art therapy, and financial assistance, all offered free of charge. We’re proud to provide a compassionate environment with amenities that help patients feel comforted, cared for, and human throughout their journey, ensuring that whatever the barrier to treatment or healing may be, we will tackle it together.” — Dr. Barbara Schmidtman, vice president of cancer care operations for Corewell Health West

Corewell Health Greenville Hospital celebrated a “monumental step” Wednesday with the opening of the W. H. Braman Cancer Center, designed to enhance cancer care for patients while honoring the philanthropic legacy of the late William “Bill” Braman. The $4.7 million project — spearheaded by...

10/09/2025

Bottles, Brews & News Oktoberfest TIVOLI SQUARE, DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE THIS SATURDAY Come check out all of the amazing tastes from around Michigan, including craft beer, cider, wine and seltzer! From the mitten to the U.P. - we've got you covered! Advanced tickets are $30 and include five tasting tickets, a souvenir 5 oz tasting glass, Oktoberfest swag, unlimited 1/4 pound beef dogs and bavarian pretzels from our Greenville Rotary Club - Michigan food trailer! www.thedailynews.cc/Oktoberfest

10/09/2025

When Mike Hurst graduated from Greenville High School 66 years ago, much was different about the community compared to the present day.

The current high school on Hillcrest Street was still three years away from being constructed. As a 1959 graduate, Hurst completed his education at the former Central High School building, where the Flat River Community Library now sits on Judd Street.

However, one thing that hasn’t changed, according to Mike, is the city’s sense of community.

That was on full display during the Yellow Jackets’ homecoming game on Sept. 19, where, standing on the 50-yard line with his wife (1961 GHS graduate), Barb Hurst, Mike, 83, was honored as the 2025 Outstanding Alumnus.

“Mike Hurst is one of those quiet difference makers, who always has time to listen and tell a story,” Education Foundation of Greenville Board President Linda Van Houten said. “He is passionate about his family, his faith, his fellow veterans and his community. And he is forever a fan of Greenville Public Schools.”

When Mike Hurst graduated from Greenville High School 66 years ago, much was different about the community compared to the present day. The concept of “Greenville West” had yet to be imagined, with nearly everything west of Hillcrest Street consisting of farmland.

10/09/2025

TODAY: Stanton Planning Commission considers church and library parking requests
* Greenville renews partnership with Montcalm Economic Alliance
* Belding housing director honored
* SPORTS: Greenville girls golf qualifies for state finals for first time in 10 years; other area teams finish seasons at regionals
* No. 9 Ionia volleyball sweeps rematch with Lansing Catholic
* plus Mike Taylor's weekly column and more inside

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10/08/2025

As students explored the grounds of Montcalm Community College last week, they encountered a powerful sight on their small, rural campus: 100 backpacks, each paired with a personal story of struggle and hope.

Last week, MCC received a visit from Active Minds, the largest nonprofit in the country mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society.

Included on each backpack were written testimonials — tales of struggle and hope, including personal stories from individuals who have been touched by su***de and have experienced loss.

“These are real stories,” said Eric Rockwood, a program associate with Active Minds. “Suicide, mental health, it’s not just statistics. It’s a very real thing.”

As students explored the grounds of Montcalm Community College last week, they encountered a powerful sight on their small, rural campus: 100 backpacks, each paired with a personal story of struggle and hope. On Wednesday, MCC received a visit from Active Minds, the largest nonprofit in the country....

10/08/2025

Our Bottles, Brews & News Oktoberfest menu is ready to share!
From craft beer, cider, seltzer and wines - we've got you covered! $30 advance admission ($40 at gate) will include a commemorative 5oz tasting glass, five tasting tickets (additional tickets available for $1), 1/4 pound all beef hot dogs, sweet bavarian pretzels, bottled water, pretzel necklace and live entertainment!

TABLE 1
ARBOR BREWING
☐ Euchre Pilsner
☐ Strawberry Blonde
☐ Rainbow IPA

TABLE 2
ATWATER BREWERY
☐ Vanilla Java Porter
☐ Detroit Hustles Harder
☐ Blocktoberfest

TABLE 3
BELL'S BEER
☐ Double Cream Stout
☐ Light Hearted Ale
☐ Oberon Eclipse Raspberry

TABLE 4
CIDERBOYS
☐ Blackberry Wild Cider
☐ Pineapple Hula Cider
☐ Pear Naked Cider

TABLE 5
KEWEENAW BREWING CO
☐ Pick Axe Blonde
☐ Red Jacket Amber
☐ Widowmaker Black Ale

TABLE 6
LUDINGTON BAY BREWING
☐ Tangelo Dream
☐ Peach Berliner Weissen
☐ SS Badger Blue

TABLE 7
SAUGATUCK BREWING
☐ Neapolitan Milk Stout
☐ Rainbow Rodeo IPA
☐ Oval Beach Blonde

TABLE 8
SIERRA ROSE
☐ Raspberry Hard Cider
☐ Sangria
☐ Watermelon Hard Cider

TABLE 9
UPPER HAND
☐ Deer Camp Amber
☐ Laughing Fish Ale
☐ Upper Peninsula Ale

TABLE 10
MITTEN BREWING CO
☐ Country Strong IPA
☐ Mango Gold
☐ Pour of '84 Pilsner

TABLE 11
FLAT RIVER BREWING CO
☐ Port Stiches Porter
☐ Taylor Farms IPA
☐ Hugge Danish

TABLE 12
New Holland Brewery CO
☐ Lake Life Lakeshore Berry Seltzer
☐ Lake Life White Peach Honey Seltzer

TABLE 13
HOP HOP BACKYARD BREWPUB
☐ IPA 1310

TABLE 14
ST. JULIAN WINERY
☐ S’mores
☐ Head Games
☐ Sholom

*Menu subject to change based on availability.
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