Most school districts purchase factory-made computers as needed for class studies.
But students in a Lakeview High School class built their own computers from scratch this semester.
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Ionia County working on job description for interim admin
County board will have another special meeting on MondayDuring a special meeting Monday afternoon, the Ionia County Board of Commissioners directed its human resources department to devise a job description for an interim administrator and scheduled another special meeting next week when they’ll review that job description.
Chairman David Hodges attended remotely from the Florida Keys and participated in discussion, but did not vote. Vice Chairman Terence Frewen led the meeting.
The Christmas when the border moved
Each day, in my email inbox, I receive a poem from poets.org.
Recently, the verses struck a chord reverberating across our political divide, promising a harmony found in the Christmas Spirit. It was entitled “Christmas on the Border, 1929,” and was written by Dr. Alberto Rios, a professor at Arizona State University. He was born in Nogales, Arizona, the setting of the poem, and went on to become the inaugural poet laureate in his home state.
Baker takes a bow
Howard City man retires after serving 26 years as Montcalm County commissionerMontcalm County’s second longest-serving commissioner is stepping down.
The final motion of Ron Baker’s local political career may have failed, but the Howard City man has been an integral part of county government since the late 1990s.
Judge denies Greenville man’s request to set aside ’95 conviction
A Montcalm County Circuit Court judge denied a Greenville man’s motion to set aside a conviction from nearly 30 years ago, even though the judge’s counterpart granted a similar request in Ionia County.
Ray Darling, 50, appeared alongside his attorney Richard Radke before Judge Ronald Schafer on Thursday morning with a motion to side aside. Montcalm County’s Interim Chief Assistant Prosecutor Herb Tanner did not object to the request.
‘There’s no way in a thousand years’
Judge scoffingly denies Lakeview man’s request to use marijuanaA Montcalm County judge scoffingly denied a motion from a Lakeview man who wanted to take marijuana after having his appendix removed, calling the request “absurd,” “ridiculous” and “malarkey.”
Tyler Brecht, 28, appeared alongside his attorney, John Danian, before Montcalm County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Schafer on Thursday morning with a motion to modify the terms of Brecht’s probation.
PHOTO GALLERY: Hark up!
Greenville was once again treated to some holiday magic during the fifth annual Hark Up Hometown Style Christmas Concert on Dec. 18 at the Greenville Performing Arts Center at Greenville High School. All proceeds from the concert went to benefit the Education Foundation of Greenville.
ICSAI leaders reflect on impacting community
Organization helps area residents with excessive substance useLeaders of the Ionia County Substance Abuse Initiative (ICSAI) group hosted their annual holiday party Wednesday to show their appreciation to the coalition’s members after another year working to help local residents deal with the harmful effects of excessive substance use.
The party was held upstairs at the county Health Department and was catered by local Italian restaurant Olivera’s.
Funeral notices, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024
Thursday Keith P. Cook — 1 p.m. , Johnson Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding. Jan 4 Saturday J. Stover — 11 a.m., Cowden Lake Christian Church, Coral. (Brigham Funeral Chapel, Lakeview)
Greenville City Council says goodbye to its ‘lucky penny’
Former mayor and longtime council member Jeanne Cunliffe reflects on 32 years of serviceGREENVILLE — After more than three decades of drafting city policies, representing Greenville’s constituents and serving as mayor on multiple occasions, Jeanne Cunliffe, 80, has stepped down from public service. An emotional Cunliffe attended her final City Council meeting on Dec. 17, having chosen not to run for another term in office. That decision concludes 32 years of service on the council, […]
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