Montcalm County experienced a higher than usual voter turnout of almost 76% in Tuesday’s election, besting the overall state turnout of nearly 71%, while Ionia County participation was more than 66%.

We are excited to announce the recipients of our prestigious October Student of the Month Awards! This recognition is given to one exemplary student from each district who has demonstrated outstanding ...

The Montcalm County Veterans Affairs Department is marking a decade of service this year. Montcalm County is home to approximately 4,000 military veterans. The Veterans Affairs Department was created ...

As someone who has been involved in politics since he was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2011, Rick Outman has little trouble speaking to any audience, no matter the subject ...

This is the month of Thanksgiving and people are planning their menus, try these three favorite recipes. Gloria’s column will return in regular format next week!

After decades of work specializing in the field of special education, Katie Flynn is coming back “home” to lead the district that helped kick start her career.  During a special meeting on Nov. 4, the ...

Ceo Bauer Jr., a 101-year-old World War II veteran and native of Carson City, will return to France next week to take part in ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the ...

High school volleyball matches can become riveting when they reach the fifth set. For Ionia’s Division 2 district semifinal match against Belding on Wednesday night, it was the fourth set that was the ...

Voters were relatively magnanimous about approving millages in Ionia County, with only North Plains Township once again ...

After failing by just four votes this past summer, a non-homestead operating millage renewal was approved by Tri County Area ...

A no party affiliation candidate ousted the Republican apparent victor in Otisco Township, a trustee replaced the treasurer ...

From proposals to increase funding for fire and police services to additional requests to generate funds for road improvements, voters in Tuesday’s general election were divided, depending on the ...