News
On Sunday, 113 students graduated from Central Montcalm High School. As each student walked across the stage at Central Montcalm to received their diplomas, several became emotional as they celebrated the completion of one chapter and the start of another. — Daily News/Kelli Ameling

Graduates from Central Montcalm High School received well wishes and advice on how to be themselves and have a successful future. On Sunday, the high school filled with friends and family to wish 113 graduates well in their next chapter.

113 graduate from Central Montcalm High School on Sunday

Posted in: Featured Slider, Local, News Top Story Monday, May 20th, 2013

Graduates from Central Montcalm High School received well wishes and advice on how to be themselves and have a successful future. On Sunday, the high school filled with friends and family to wish 113 graduates well in their next chapter.

Sheridan Springfest offers new activities during Memorial Day weekend

Posted in: Local Friday, May 17th, 2013

It’s going to be a busy Memorial Day weekend in Sheridan. That’s when the Sheridan VFW Ladies Auxiliary hosts the annual Springfest celebration. In addition to the carnival and parade, this year’s event offers a variety of new activities for adults and children. Event organizer Jean Peterson is especially excited about the addition of a pie contest.

Central Montcalm senior started business in seventh grade

Posted in: Featured Slider, Local, News Top Story Thursday, May 16th, 2013

It started in the seventh grade with a challenge of making her first cake … and spiraled into running her own cake business a short time later. Alyssa Ruggles, 18, of Stanton, has been running her own cake-making business called “The Cake Kid” from her home after her mother received a request to make a graduation cake.

Sports
Central Montcalm’s Mikayla Studley, left, tags Hesperia’s Holly Whelan at second base during the first game of the teams’ doubleheader Tuesday.

Central Montcalm’s softball team continued rolling through the Central State Activities Association Tuesday. It’s their toughest test to date in the conference was Tuesday against Hesperia, which also came in with just two losses in the conference.

SPORTS GALORE: Time for a change

Posted in: Sports, Sports, Sports, Sports, Sports, Sports, Sports Friday, May 17th, 2013

By the time you read this, or at least soon afterward, I will be a father for the first time. The arrival of Addyson Lou Bentley will turn my world upside down. And that is a good thing.

ROUNDUP: Prep scores from Wednesday, May 15

Posted in: High School, High School, High School, High School Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Lakeview 2, Crossroads Academy 1: The Wildcats pulled out a nonconference road win on Wednesday night. Tori Nielsen and Maddie Shurlow found the back of the net for Lakeview goals…

Central Montcalm sweeps Hesperia, sets up CSAA showdown

Posted in: High School, Sports Top Story Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Central Montcalm’s softball team continued rolling through the Central State Activities Association Tuesday. It’s their toughest test to date in the conference was Tuesday against Hesperia, which also came in with just two losses in the conference.

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  • Central Montcalm sweeps Hesperia, sets up CSAA showdown

    Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
    Posted in: High School, Sports Top Story

    Central Montcalm’s softball team continued rolling through the Central State Activities Association Tuesday. It’s their toughest test to date in the conference was Tuesday against Hesperia, which also came in with just two losses in the conference.

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  • ROUNDUP: Prep scores from Tuesday, May 14

    Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
    Posted in: High School, High School, High School, High School, High School, High School

    Central drops a pair: The Green Hornets were mercied twice by Hesperia in a CSAA doubleheader Tuesday, losing games of 10-0 in six innings and 17-3 in five innings…

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  • Personnel changes coming to Montcalm County offices

    Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
    Posted in: Local, Local, Local, Local, Local, Local

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

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  • ROUNDUP: Prep scores from Monday, May 13

    Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
    Posted in: High School, High School

    Lakeview drops two: The Wildcats lost twice to CSAA rival Newaygo on Monday in a makeup doubleheader at home. Lakeview lost game one 10-0 in five innings…

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