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Belding grad named MAC Player of the Week

Belding graduate Taylor Johnson had a big hand in Central Michigan’s women’s basketball team getting two wins last week. It was so big that the Mid-American Conference gave Johnson the West Division Player of the Week honor.

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Johnson helps lead CMU by Ole Miss

The Central Michigan University women’s basketball team started the season slowly, losing its first four games. Since, the Chippewas have won four of their last five including wins over Purdue on Sunday and Ole Miss on Wednesday. Belding graduate Taylor Johnson, a sophomore, posted her first double-double of the season in the win over Ole Miss. She scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds off the bench.

Fred Meijer addresses those who gathered for a ribbon cutting for the completion second and third phases of Greenville’s Fred Meijer Flat River Trail in 2007. — File photo

Fred Meijer’s trail contributions paved the way for many

Fred Meijer paved the way for an expansive recreational trail system throughout the area. A couple of weeks prior to his death on Friday, Meijer, 91, was honored and recognized for his contribution to Rail-Trails.

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Sports Galore Column: Eat ‘em up Tigers

I think most of you know I’m a huge baseball fan. Most importantly, a huge Tigers fan.

A look inside at the construction of a new ice rink being built at the Cedar Rock Sports Plex in Cedar Springs. The rink is expected to open on Sept. 25.

Hockey rink comes to Cedar Springs

Ice hockey fans will no longer have to travel to Grand Rapids or beyond to practice, play or just skate for fun.

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COLUMN: A day to believe in Belding

I’m not sure if anyone ever imagined the impact the Lowell Red Arrows “Pink Arrow Project” would have on the Lowell community, the surrounding areas and possible the country.

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Sept. 22: Greenville area Police reports

Officials responded to seven complaints Wednesday.