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It was a night of misplaced tiaras and a misprinted program, yet it was a perfect night for Riann Rohn, as she was crowned the 2013 Miss Sheridan Springfest queen. Organizers originally planned a 6 p.m. pageant, yet when the schedule came out in print, it stated a 7 p.m. start. Combined with the tiaras somehow lost en route to the event, organizers made a last-minute decision to postpone the start to 7:20 p.m., giving time for a quick run to Mount Pleasant for replacement crowns.

One Book One County title revealed

Posted in: Local, Local, Local, Local, Local, Local Friday, May 24th, 2013

The wait is over and this year’s One Book One County selection has been revealed at a banquet held Thursday afternoon at the Stanley & Blanche Ash Technology and Learning Center. Maureen Burns, who brought the One Book One County program to Greenville nearly a decade ago, spoke to a capacity crowd prior to the unveiling. Burns gave the audience a quick history of the program and explained is goal.

Crystal teen crowned Sheridan Springfest queen

Posted in: Featured Slider, Local, News Top Story, Photos Friday, May 24th, 2013

It was a night of misplaced tiaras and a misprinted program, yet it was a perfect night for Riann Rohn, as she was crowned the 2013 Miss Sheridan Springfest queen. Organizers originally planned a 6 p.m. pageant, yet when the schedule came out in print, it stated a 7 p.m. start. Combined with the tiaras somehow lost en route to the event, organizers made a last-minute decision to postpone the start to 7:20 p.m., giving time for a quick run to Mount Pleasant for replacement crowns.

Making A Difference: Annual event honors teachers and students

Posted in: Local, Local, Local, Local, Local, Local Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

The seventh annual Make a Difference Awards was held Wednesday to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in helping students with special needs. About 100 people were in attendance at the Greenville High School Performing Arts Center to show their support for those who were nominated and honored for going beyond what the job description states.

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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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  • Sheridan Springfest offers new activities during Memorial Day weekend

    Friday, May 17th, 2013
    Posted in: Local

    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.

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  • Central Montcalm senior started business in seventh grade

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

    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.

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  • ROUNDUP: Prep scores from Wednesday, May 15

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

    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…

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  • Stanton man injured after crashing into Freightliner

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

    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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