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June 19, 2013
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The Greenville City Council discussed many items on Tuesday night’s agenda during its meeting. Pictured from left to right is Councilman Brian Greene, Councilman Larry Moss, Councilman Lloyd Scoby, City Manager George Bosanic, Mayor John Hoppough, Mayor Pro Tem Frances Schuleit, Councilman Mark Lehman and Councilwoman Jeanne Cunliffe. — Daily News/Kelli Ameling

City of Greenville approves ‘most difficult’ budget

The Greenville City Council approved the proposed budget for 2013-2014 on Tuesday. During the council’s regular meeting, a public hearing was held and the council made the decision to approve the proposed budget.

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Carson Health eliminated 9 percent of its workforce this week, totaling 56 positions, due to federal budget cuts and changes to healthcare reform. — Daily News/Cory Smith

Carson Health cuts 9% of workforce

Carson Health eliminated 9 percent of its workforce this week due to federal budget cuts and changes to healthcare reform. A total of 56 positions were eliminated throughout the organization, including 16 through a transfer or a reduction in hours, 18 through attrition (vacant positions that will not be filled) and 22 through position elimination. Carson Health, which is affiliated with Sparrow Health System, employed a total of 619 people before the cuts.

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Belding Area Schools Superintendent Sara Shriver, left, and School Board President Tom Humphreys smile after hearing from a member of the audience at Monday evening’s board of education. — Daily News/Cory Smith

Belding schools superintendent gets new 3-year deal

When Sara Shriver was selected as interim superintendent of Belding Area Schools one year ago, she stated, “I never want to stop learning and if I can help and be part of a solution here, then I want to do it.” When she was promoted to superintendent last December, she described her situation as, “a very welcome opportunity that I didn’t see coming.”

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Jim Wood, of the Hough-Pontius VFW Post in Lakeview, was instrumental in getting a veteran’s memorial started at the high school there. — Daily News/Mike Taylor

Hough-Pontius VFW honors Lakeview veterans from past and present

Veterans of the armed services who once attended Lakeview Public Schools hold a special place in the hearts of members of the Hough-Pontius VFW post. It doesn’t matter if the service man or woman in your life passed through the schools for one semester of Kindergarten or throughout an entire academic career, the VFW wants to hear from you.

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Members of the Montcalm County Community Corrections Advisory Board, from left, Terry King of the Department of Human Services, David Hancock of Colonial House Real Estate, Community Corrections Manager Kevin Everingham and Montcalm County Jail Administrator Mark Sabin discuss a grant application for the community corrections program on Monday afternoon. — Daily News/Elisabeth Waldon

Community corrections program aims to help non-violent offenders

A local community corrections program is going strong, despite budget cuts. The Michigan Community Corrections Act of 1988 established a statewide policy to develop and operate corrections programs for non-violent adult offenders who would otherwise be incarcerated.

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Firefighters work together to spray water to extinguish flames Tuesday afternoon while battling a pole barn fire in Maple Valley Township. — Daily News/Cory Smith

Pole barn, farm equipment destroyed in Maple Valley Township fire

A pole barn and items inside, including several tractors and equipment, were destroyed Tuesday afternoon after the barn was consumed and destroyed by fire.

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Bonnie Davis addresses the Edmore Village Council about a $238,000 loan Tony Maxfield allegedly owes the village. — Daily News/Elisabeth Waldon

Edmore Village Council silent on Maxfield’s $238,000 loan

One month ago, the Edmore Village Council agreed to give a local businessman until the next council meeting to find a solution to pay the $238,000 he allegedly owes the village. The next council meeting came and went Monday night, but the council took no action. The matter was not even discussed.

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