06 March 2014
The Village of Howard City and the County of Montcalm recently approved an agreement that would merge the Howard City Police Department with the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office. This means that the three full time police officers serving Howard City—Former Chief Steve Dewitt, and Officers Trent Moeggenberg and Brandon Allen—became Sheriff Employees March 1, 2014.
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06 March 2014
A Kent City woman was killed in Tyrone Township last Friday, February 28, when her car crossed the centerline and hit an oncoming car.
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06 March 2014
Almost 250 first-graders were at the Kent Theatre Monday and Tuesday to celebrate March is Reading month and their brand new library cards.
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07 March 2014
Vicki Sue Johnson-Becker, 54 of Howard City, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. Vicki was born May 28, 1959 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Gerald and Glenda (Headrick) Collis.
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06 March 2014
L.Cpl. Mark Taber Jr., of Cedar Springs, is currently deployed with the 3/7 Weapons Company in Afghanistan.
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06 March 2014
As leader of one of the Lansing area’s most successful athletic programs and a key voice in the creation and growth of the Capital Area Activities Conference, Teri Reyburn has contributed significantly to mid-Michigan sports during 15 years as athletic director at DeWitt High School.
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06 March 2014
Starting March 18, those needing a free meal can get one on Tuesday evenings at the Blessed John Paul II Parish, 3110 17 Mile Road (formerly Pioneer Christian Reformed Church).
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06 March 2014
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials announced today that various sections of snowmobile trails in Cheboygan, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will not be groomed due to the extremely large snow drifts blocking the trails.
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06 March 2014
January 16, 1959 to March 12, 2011 May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper so you will hear. We will always love and miss you, And wish that you were here. Love you always, Mom, Dad and sister, Cindy Westveld
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06 March 2014
Beatrice May Marvin, age 86 of Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 20, 2014.
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06 March 2014
Springtime is finally approaching. What a lovely time of year. No other season invokes these sights, sounds and smells. Spring is the awakening of what was once dead but has now come alive.
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06 March 2014
One of the more indispensable words of instruction I have ever received came from Dr. Fred Luskin who was head of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project. He said, “To forgive is to give up all hope for a better past.”
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