The county is named for Ionia, a Grecian province. It was set off in 1831 and organized in 1837.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,500km2), of which 571 square miles (1,480km2) is land and 8.7 square miles (23km2) (1.5%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 61,518 people, 20,606 households, and 15,145 families residing in the county. The population density was 107 people per square mile (41/km²). There were 22,006 housing units at an average density of 38 per squaremile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.96% White, 4.56% Black or African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 2.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.0% were of German, 14.7% American, 11.6% English, 8.9% Irish and 5.3% Dutch ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.3% spoke English and 2.6% Spanish as their first language.
Sheriff’s office: 1 injured in shooting with Ionia County deputies
A person was hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire with Ionia County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday night, authorities say. (June 22, 2023)
published: 23 Jun 2023
Suspect shot, killed by Ionia County sheriff's deputy after chase
As a police chase came to an end in the village of Mulliken, an Ionia County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a suspect. (May 19, 2021)
published: 19 May 2021
UPDATE - Two arrested at Ionia County farm
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
published: 10 Jul 2009
Two arrested at Ionia County farm
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
published: 09 Jul 2009
Fire damages Herbruck's Poultry farm in Ionia County
Authorities were on the scene of a fire at a poultry farm in Ionia County Friday afternoon. (Feb. 9, 2018)
published: 09 Feb 2018
Det.: Man admits to '06 Ionia Co murder
A Texas man and one-time neighbor of an Ionia County woman killed in 2006 allegedly admitted to two police agencies he killed her.
Justin Stephens is on trial for the murder of 80-year-old Bernita "Billie" Cunningham on Dec. 1, 2006.
published: 19 May 2011
Ionia County administrator and finance director resign
Ionia County is looking for new administrative and financial leadership, after both the county administrator and finance director unexpectedly turned in their resignations yesterday.
published: 03 Mar 2022
Ionia Co. intersection has deadly past
A 16-year-old died there on Sunday.
published: 11 Sep 2012
Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency in Ionia County
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Ionia County due to the effects of the recent winter storms.
published: 14 Feb 2019
Historic church catches fire in Ionia County
Multiple crews are on scene at Zion United Methodist Church after it caught fire Thursday evening.
The church is located at 423 West Washington Street in Ionia County.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/historic-church-catches-fire-in-ionia/69-f3e760c1-ecc2-4bf4-8f3d-d1d97d713369
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Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and bu...
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and bu...
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
A Texas man and one-time neighbor of an Ionia County woman killed in 2006 allegedly admitted to two police agencies he killed her.
Justin Stephens is on trial ...
A Texas man and one-time neighbor of an Ionia County woman killed in 2006 allegedly admitted to two police agencies he killed her.
Justin Stephens is on trial for the murder of 80-year-old Bernita "Billie" Cunningham on Dec. 1, 2006.
A Texas man and one-time neighbor of an Ionia County woman killed in 2006 allegedly admitted to two police agencies he killed her.
Justin Stephens is on trial for the murder of 80-year-old Bernita "Billie" Cunningham on Dec. 1, 2006.
Ionia County is looking for new administrative and financial leadership, after both the county administrator and finance director unexpectedly turned in their r...
Ionia County is looking for new administrative and financial leadership, after both the county administrator and finance director unexpectedly turned in their resignations yesterday.
Ionia County is looking for new administrative and financial leadership, after both the county administrator and finance director unexpectedly turned in their resignations yesterday.
Multiple crews are on scene at Zion United Methodist Church after it caught fire Thursday evening.
The church is located at 423 West Washington Street in Ion...
Multiple crews are on scene at Zion United Methodist Church after it caught fire Thursday evening.
The church is located at 423 West Washington Street in Ionia County.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/historic-church-catches-fire-in-ionia/69-f3e760c1-ecc2-4bf4-8f3d-d1d97d713369
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Multiple crews are on scene at Zion United Methodist Church after it caught fire Thursday evening.
The church is located at 423 West Washington Street in Ionia County.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/historic-church-catches-fire-in-ionia/69-f3e760c1-ecc2-4bf4-8f3d-d1d97d713369
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Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
Two people were arrested on the property of an Orleans Township farm Thursday. The farm has been investigated since Tuesday for possible illegally stored and buried hazardous materials.
A Texas man and one-time neighbor of an Ionia County woman killed in 2006 allegedly admitted to two police agencies he killed her.
Justin Stephens is on trial for the murder of 80-year-old Bernita "Billie" Cunningham on Dec. 1, 2006.
Ionia County is looking for new administrative and financial leadership, after both the county administrator and finance director unexpectedly turned in their resignations yesterday.
Multiple crews are on scene at Zion United Methodist Church after it caught fire Thursday evening.
The church is located at 423 West Washington Street in Ionia County.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/historic-church-catches-fire-in-ionia/69-f3e760c1-ecc2-4bf4-8f3d-d1d97d713369
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The county is named for Ionia, a Grecian province. It was set off in 1831 and organized in 1837.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,500km2), of which 571 square miles (1,480km2) is land and 8.7 square miles (23km2) (1.5%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 61,518 people, 20,606 households, and 15,145 families residing in the county. The population density was 107 people per square mile (41/km²). There were 22,006 housing units at an average density of 38 per squaremile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.96% White, 4.56% Black or African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 2.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.0% were of German, 14.7% American, 11.6% English, 8.9% Irish and 5.3% Dutch ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.3% spoke English and 2.6% Spanish as their first language.
Lying awake in my bed Thinking things you said Everything that I do Somehow leads me to you (Closer to your love) Lift my spirit so high You're all I need to get by I've been counting days Forever thinking ways (To get closer to your love) This loneliness will end The day you reappear, yeah Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly You can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly Only you can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me, yeah You started something in me Stirring constantly Though we're oceans apart I build a bridge to your heart (Closer to your love) Like a bird on the wire Sing my heart's desire Caught in something so strong I rarely feel I belong (In the shelter of your love) This loneliness will end The day you reappear Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly You can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly Only you can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me I just can't keep it in I've got to let you know I got so much love to give you Gonna let these feelings show, yeah, yeah Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly You can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly Only you can make this feeling disappear Feeling's disappear Come on over baby, come on in babe Come on over to me, yeah Living in this world without you here (Living in this world without you here) It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly (Yeah) You can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me baby Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly (Got no wings to fly) Only you can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly You can make this feeling disappear Come on over baby, come on over to me Living in this world without you here It's like trying to reach the heavens When I've got no wings to fly Only you can make this feeling disappear
That all-around talent is what made Pickard the Ionia Sentinel-Standard All-CountyVolleyballPlayer of the Year... ALL-COUNTY TEAM ... SCHOOL >> Ionia ... seasons.” – Ionia coach Heidi Wenzel ... SCHOOL >> Ionia.
IONIA COUNTY — The median home in IoniaCounty listed for $245,000 in November, down 2.5% from the previous month's $251,250, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows ... Ionia County's median home was 1,680 square feet, listed at $151 per square foot.