MCC hosts Nov. 14 presentation by Grand Rapids Symphony conductor

SIDNEY — The music director of the Grand Rapids Symphony is presenting a lecture and musical performance at Montcalm Community College (MCC) on Nov. 14.

Countywide transit up for vote

Should the Montcalm County Transportation Authority levy up to 0.3 mills for a countywide public transportation system?

In Montcalm County, 11.5 percent of all income comes from social security

If Montcalm County residents didn’t receive their monthly payments from the Social Security Administration, 11.5 percent of total personal income in the county would be lost, a total of $170,888,348 in 2009.

High schoolers get easier access to college classes

The Michigan Senate approved four bills last week sponsored by Sen. Judy Emmons to expand opportunities for high school freshmen and sophomores and nonpublic students to take public community college and university courses.

The One Book One County panel included, from left, Gary Hauck, dean of instruction and faculty at Montcalm Community College and co-presenter at event; Dr. Scott Koenigsknecht, superintendent of the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) and his wife Jenny Koenigsknecht; Leslie Kinnee, public information officer for the Mid-Michigan District Health Department and her husband, Jamie; Dr. Amy Matthews, associated professor of Psychology and Statewide Autism Resources and Training Project (START) project director; and Maureen Burnes, founder of One Book One County Montcalm and co-presenter of event.

Montcalm County One Book series ‘a blessing’

The end of this year’s One Book One County campaign marked a celebration of new beginnings and hopefulness.

Football playoffs are right around the corner

Unlike other high school sports, football teams have to earn their way into the postseason for a chance to win a state championship. Only 256 teams out of the 607 schools sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association will have the opportunity to win that elusive title. The 256 teams are broken down into eight, 32-team divisions. The playoffs begin on Oct. 28 and conclude Nov. 25 and 26 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Annual conservation meeting Wednesday

The 63rd annual Montcalm County Conservation District meeting will be Wednesday at Montcalm Community College.

A look inside at the construction of a new ice rink being built at the Cedar Rock Sports Plex in Cedar Springs. The rink is expected to open on Sept. 25.

Hockey rink comes to Cedar Springs

Ice hockey fans will no longer have to travel to Grand Rapids or beyond to practice, play or just skate for fun.

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