A liquor license was recently approved by the Greenville City Council as the first step to opening a new brew pub in Greenville. On Feb. 7, the council approved a resolution from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission in connection with a brew pub liquor license request. The 57 Brew Pub and Bistro is being planned for the site where J.R. Roller Castle once sat at 1310 W. Washington Street (M-57).

The Montcalm Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees is creating an Indicators of Success program to gain a better understanding of college students. MCC President Robert Ferrentino presented Indicators of Success at Wednesday afternoon’s board meeting. “It’s a work in progress,” Ferrentino said.

The streets of downtown Carson City will be shining a little brighter for a lot less wattage with the planned installation of new street lamp fixtures down Main Street. Medler Electric of Alma will be installing new 150-watt fixtures to all 28 poles lining Main Street. This new “bulb-style” induction lighting will replace the more fragile double 175-watt fixtures that were part of the street posts installed within the last decade.

A law that has been buried for decades is shaking up Bloomer Township government, all in efforts to avoid possible conflicts of interest and remain under the law.

A Crystal Township Board member thinks his colleagues need a pay cut, but they disagree. Jerry Stone made a motion at the Feb. 8 board meeting to reduce the annual salaries of board members by 5 percent. The motion died due to lack of support.

Jerry Stone has made two motions in as many months that a new Department of Public Works (DPW) not be located in the Crystal Community Center. Both motions died for lack of support by Stone’s fellow Crystal Township Board members. Stone is hoping the third time will be the charm.

The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying a female subject who was at a Cedar Springs gas station on Monday, Feb. 13, at approximately 12:45 pm.

The Village Green Variety Show entertained the community Wednesday night with sketches, songs, dances and more at the Greenville Performing Arts Center. The Village Green Singers kicked off the show with singing and dancing to “Old Time Rock and Roll.” The show is a fundraiser for the group to help offset costs of special events such as their upcoming trip to Chicago.

Read a brief report from the Feb. 13 Pine Township meeting.

Read a brief report from the Feb. 13 Maple Valley Township meeting.