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On May 19, 1943, Glider Day was a celebration held in Greenville as the Fighting Falcon was dedicated before heading into battle in WWII. — Courtesy photo

Greenville museum to observe 70th anniversary of WWII glider

A celebration of the 70th anniversary of when the original Fighting Falcon glider was dedicated will be held on Sunday. The event will include a reception honoring the anniversary of Glider Day from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fighting Falcon Military Museum at 516 W. Cass St. in Greenville.

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AUDIO: Three phone call recordings from Greenville child abuse case

The Daily News has obtained three telephone call recordings from a Greenville child abuse case via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Samantha Slater and Benjamin Wilkins, both 26 and both of Greenville, were each charged with first-degree and second-degree child abuse of Slater’s 2-year-old daughter Brooklyn Weimer, who has been hospitalized in intensive care with severe abdominal and head injuries since March 24.

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Judge dismisses child abuse charges against Greenville mother

Child abuse charges were dismissed Thursday against the mother of a toddler who remains on life support. Samantha Slater and Benjamin Wilkins, both 26 and both of Greenville, were each charged with first-degree and second-degree child abuse of Slater’s 2-year-old daughter Brooklyn Weimer, who has been hospitalized in intensive care with severe abdominal and head injuries since March 24.

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Eureka Township signs lawsuit consent judgment

The Eureka Township Board approved signing a settlement regarding an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit between the township and the city of Greenville. According to township board members, attorneys on both sides have worked out the consent judgment.

The driver of a tan Jeep Cherokee was transported to Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville by ambulance after he ran a stop sign and crashed into into a semi truck Wednesday afternoon.  Daily News/Cory Smith

Stanton man injured after crashing into Freightliner

A Stanton man was taken to the hospital after failing to stop at a traffic sign and crashing into a Freightliner dump truck Wednesday afternoon.

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Proposed Greenville budget toughest in 20 years, city to see cuts in service and staff

As the Greenville City Council sat down Tuesday for its first meeting regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014, the city manager warned it was his toughest budget yet to balance.

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Child abuse court hearing adjourned after witness passes out

A child abuse court hearing was adjourned again today after a witness passed out while testifying on the stand in 64B District Court. Samantha Slater and Benjamin Wilkins, both 26 and both of Greenville, are each charged with first-degree and second-degree child abuse of Slater’s 2-year-old daughter Brooklyn Weimer.

Ben Edwards, left, and Jake Peacock — both graduates of Greenville High School class of 2006 — graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine on Saturday. — Courtesy photo

Greenville childhood friends graduate from medical school

Ben Edwards and Jake Peacock graduated together in 2006. They graduated together again in 2009. And now, once again, they graduated together on Saturday, this time receiving their doctor of medicine degrees. The two 24-year-olds — who are the sons of Greenville residents Steve and Ruthanne Edwards, and Robert and Patrice Peacock — were among the students who graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine, with their Greenville families right there, cheering them on.

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Personnel changes coming to Montcalm County offices

Retirements in the Montcalm County Clerk’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are likely leading to promotions and new hires.

Nelson's Speed Shop is once again open for business after rebuilding from a fire that destroyed the business in June of 2012. — Daily News/Cory Smith

Nelson’s Speed Shop reopens with ‘cozier,’ smaller store

A longtime local Greenville business that continues to make comeback after comeback has officially opened its doors again after recovering from a devastating fire nearly one year ago. There were no ribbons to cut, no flashing lights and little evidence of any kind that a grand-reopening was occurring at Nelson’s Speed Shop at 4566 N. Greenville Road, north of Greenville Saturday afternoon.