17-year-old Belding cross country runner struck by vehicle

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From left, Belding Police Chief Dale Nelson, Belding Fire Chief Gregg Moore and Belding Police Officer Marci Cooper, investigate the scene of an accident on M-44 Thursday afternoon when an SUV struck a pedestrian attempting to cross the road. — Daily News/Cory Smith

By Kelli Ameling and Cory Smith

BELDING – A 17-year-old male-Belding cross county student was struck by a SUV on M-44 late Thursday afternoon.

Belding Police Chief Dale Nelson said the runner was heading west on the south side of M-44 and attempted to cross M-44 at Ionia Street.

A female driving a grey GMC Yukon SUV was driving east on M-44 when she struck the runner on the driver side of her vehicle.

“The male was taken by ambulance to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital,” Nelson said.

More information will be released when it becomes available, names are not being released at this time.

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Elderly couple saved from burning home in Eureka Township

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A firefighter carries a fire hose as a parked car burns in the background at 10325 Stakes Road in Eureka Township Wednesday evening. — Daily News/Cory Smith

By Kelli Ameling and Cory Smith

EUREKA TOWNSHIP – An elderly couple has lost their home as a fire that started in their garage spread through the house and consumed the home in a matter of minutes.

The Greenville Department of Public Safety was dispatched to 10325 Stakes Road in Eureka Township at about 7:45 p.m. tonight after neighbors saw smoke and fire coming from the home and called 911.

The homeowners, 92-year-old Vern and Peggy Wheeler, 80, were rescued from their home just before the fire consumed the house.

“They almost didn’t make it out,” said Greg Ackley, a neighbor to the Wheelers.

For the complete story, check Thursday’s edition of The Daily News or www.thedailynews.cc, later.  

 

 

A firefighter sprays water onto a house engulfed in flames at 10325 Stakes Road in Eureka Township Wednesday evening. Daily News/Cory Smith

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Man injured, AeroMed called after tree branch falls on truck

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A 57-year-old man was flown to Grand Rapids with unknown conditions after his vehicle was struck by a branch. Nick Lober was traveling north on Lincoln Lake Road when a tree branch fell onto his black Toyota Tundra.

“A large branch fell from the tree,” Kent County Deputy Ron Kimbrough said. “He took most of the impact through his windshield.”

No bomb located during threat at Belding Party Store

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BELDING – An employee called 911 after receiving a bomb threat with specific instructions on how to exit the building at the Belding Party Store.
Police were dispatched at 7:08 p.m. to the store located at 304 N. Bridge, said Belding Police Chief Dale Nelson.

Three injured in serious two-vehicle accident on M-91

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Three people are in serious condition after a head-on collission on M-91 Wednesday evening.
“This was a very serious accident with very serious injuries,” said Greenville Department of Public Safety Director Mike Pousak.

Three people injured in two-car accident on Belding Road

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Three people were injured and one was transported via AeroMed to a hospital in Grand Rapids after an accident occurred around 3 p.m. today on Belding Road one mile west of M-91.

Fully involved house fire on Greenville’s northeast side

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Firefighters from Greenville and Belding are currently on the scene at a fully involved house fire in Greenville. The fire is at a residence at 1016 E. Van Deinse Street near Walnut on the city’s northeast side. Flames were first noticed in the garage before the fire spread to the home.

Nelson’s Speed Shop destroyed by fire

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The owners of Nelson’s Speed Shop experienced another devastating fire that destroyed their business.

Black bear in Greenville

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The Greenville Department of Public Safety and the Michigan State Police Department are tracking a young black bear in downtown Greenville.

Multiple fire departments respond to Trufant barn fire (Photos)

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Six fire departments responded to a fully involved barn fire that housed dairy cattle late Friday morning. The Maple Valley Township Fire Department was called to 477 Marble Road at 11:25 a.m. with a report that the roof of the barn was on fire.

Stanton woman injured after crash on M-66

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A Stanton woman was airlifted to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital Friday afternoon after sustaining serious but nonlife-threatening injuries after a two-car crash on M-66, just north of Holland Lake Road. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Lakeview post are investigating the accident, which occurred at 2:05 p.m. when a vehicle traveling northbound on M-66 lost control, crossed the center line and collided with a southbound vehicle.

One confirmed dead in Sheridan two-car accident

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One person is confirmed dead and another was flown to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after crashing in Sheridan. According to Sgt. Mike Williams of the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office, two vehicles, a blazer and mini-van, were involved in an accident at the intersection of M-66 and Sessions Road.