After months of construction delays, Hale Park at the northeast corner of Division and Lincoln streets officially reopened Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. thedailynews.cc/articles/corne…

The city is one step closer to adding another drive-through fast food restaurant to its repertoire, as the Belding Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve a special land use permit that will allow for a Taco Bell location to open at 1408 W. State St. thedailynews.cc/articles/beldi…

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The Belrockton Historical Museum was the site of the “Our Own Backyards” flower show in late July, a two-day event hosted by the Belding Gardeneers where local horticulturists showed off the best examples of their craft. thedailynews.cc/articles/the-p…

Ionia Township Treasurer Marilyn Harp resigned abruptly via email on July 15 and was replaced five days later by Deputy Clerk Mackenzie Waters at a special meeting held on a Sunday morning. thedailynews.cc/articles/ionia…

Belding City Council members discussed the new City Hall construction project and some decaying local infrastructure during Tuesday evening’s meeting. thedailynews.cc/articles/beldi…

Elvis Presley tribute artist Jake Slater will return to the Ionia Theatre on Sunday for a special live performance with the Josh Ramses Band, a benefit concert for the Ionia County Commission on Aging. thedailynews.cc/articles/elvis…

Grattan Township voters did not support two out of three items on their ballot Tuesday. Items up for consideration included a rezoning ordinance that would have applied to one proposed development on Bush Lake, as well as two millages. thedailynews.cc/articles/bush-…

To relieve some of the pressure from Grattan Township Clerk Michelle Alberts, the township board voted on Monday to hire Erin Walter as the deputy clerk and move current Deputy Clerk Denise Biegalle to the accounts payable clerk position. thedailynews.cc/articles/gratt…

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners selected Granger Waste Services in Lansing as the waste hauler for public recycling centers that are coming to Muir, Portland and Belding. thedailynews.cc/articles/grang…

The newly remodeled Danish Cultural Center hosted a tasting event Thursday with locally-brewed beer and spirits, along with free live music and brisk sales of Danish kringle pastries fresh from Lehmann’s Bakery in Racine, Wisconsin. thedailynews.cc/articles/danis…

Ionia Township Trustees discussed an update to the township’s private road ordinance during Tuesday evening’s meeting with township Assessor Heather Hoffman. thedailynews.cc/articles/ionia…

Devereaux Sawmill was recently awarded a $300,000 from the USDA’s “Wood Innovations Program” that will help a lot once it’s received. The Pewamo company is finishing up a major expansion project at its facility at 2872 N. Hubbardston Road. thedailynews.cc/articles/ionia…

A group of Ionia County legislators and leaders gathered Monday morning at the local Michigan Works office for a brisk legislative update meeting to share about their most recent activities and accomplishments. thedailynews.cc/articles/light…

By voting unanimously in favor of two resolutions, Ionia County commissioners voted to accept another $389,864.91 worth of opioid lawsuit settlement money at Tuesday’s meeting. thedailynews.cc/articles/ionia…

PHOTO GALLERY: Summer floats by in Belding on Labor Day thedailynews.cc/articles/summe…

‘Poet warriors’ - Belding veteran’s poetry published in new anthology thedailynews.cc/articles/poet-…

The Belding City Council voted 5-0 to designate Finance Director Becky Schlienz as interim city manager after current city manager Keven Krieger leaves on Sept. 15. thedailynews.cc/articles/beldi…

The Ionia City Council is considering a fee schedule to reimburse the city for emergency services. thedailynews.cc/articles/ionia…

The Ionia City Council approved slight changes to its election map during Wednesday’s meeting. thedailynews.cc/articles/ionia…