Small plane takes off from M-66 in Montcalm Co.

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Friday, April 24th, 2015, 5:43pm

DAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WZZM) -- Montcalm County Sheriff's deputies closed a stretch of M-66 Friday morning to allow a small plane to take off from the highway.

The crop duster had to make an emergency landing April 7 due to engine troubles. The plane had been parked a nearby apple orchard while engine repairs were made.

Around 10:00 a.m. Friday, authorities closed M-66 between Lake Montcalm Road and Cannonsville Road so the small plane could take off. The pilot was able to make a successful take off and the road reopened.

The crop duster is owned by Heritage AG Aerial Application in Lakeview.

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Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015, 1:35pm

News Release:

More than 22,000 veterans in seven counties will find it easier to file a federal benefits claim with an accredited county veterans service officer, thanks to County Incentive Grants awarded by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).

This is MVAA’s second round of one-time grants, and funds awarded include:

 $10,000 for Clare County Veterans Services to increase the accredited county veterans counselor to a full-time position.

 $20,000 for Crawford County to establish a county department of veterans affairs and hire a full-time accredited county veterans counselor.

 $10,000 for Dickinson County Office of Veterans’ Affairs to hire an additional part-time accredited county veterans counselor.

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Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer

Monday, April 20th, 2015, 9:52am

MONTCALM TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WZZM) - A Gowen man was seriously hurt in a crash where he was left pinned in his vehicle for several hours.

The Montcalm County Sheriff's Department says they responded to a report of a one-car crash on Fitzner Road at about 7:30am on Sunday. They found Paul Hamilton, 53, still trapped in his vehicle. They believe Hamilton crashed several hours before and was not found until a passerby saw the scene at about 7:30am.

Deputies believe Hamilton was heading north on Fitzner when he lost control of his vehicle, left the road, overturned, and hit a tree. The crash remains under investigation.

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Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer

Monday, April 13th, 2015, 1:27pm

GRATTAN TWP., Mich. (WZZM) - Investigators are still working to determine what caused a home in Grattan Township to explode over the weekend.

The home in the 12000 block of Woodland Park on Big Pine Island Lake was destroyed Saturday. No one was home and no one was injured.

The Grattan Township Fire Chief tells WZZM that the Michigan State Fire Marshall will visiting the scene on Wednesday.

Investigators suspect that the explosion was due to a gas leak, but more will be known after Wednesday.

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BISSELL Pet Foundation Cleaning out Shelters with Grand Rapids FREE ADOPTION day!

Submitted by BISSELL Pet Fou... on Friday, April 10th, 2:10 pm

BISSELL Pet Foundation Cleaning out Shelters with Grand Rapids FREE ADOPTION day!

“Adoption Day Grand Rapids” FREE adoption event will be held April 25, 2015

GRAND RAPIDS – Spring is often the busiest time for shelters, but also the slowest season for pet adoptions. BISSELL Pet Foundation and BISSELL Homecare, Inc. are teaming up to flip this figure on its head by turning April 25th into the biggest pet adoption day in Grand Rapids history!

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Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Wednesday, April 8th, 2015, 1:10pm

BELDING, Mich. (WZZM) -- Emergency crews fought a fire and explosion in a northwest Ionia County home.

The homeowners called 911 around 6:15 this morning to report a fire in the basement of their home on Belding Road (M-44) near Whites Bridge Road, just west of Belding.

Firefighters at the scene arrived to find the fire spreading through the home, then saw an explosion.

They have called in mutual aid from surrounding communities, including Greenville.

Everyone made it out of the house safely and M-44 reopened at about 11:00am.

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Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger

Monday, April 6th, 2015, 10:44am

Sen. Stabenow announces funding for new Greenville PD vehicle

News Release:

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Greenville Police Department in Montcalm County. This funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure in rural communities across the country. The $13,500 grant will be used to help the community purchase a new police vehicle.

“Police officers have to cover many miles to protect our families, homes, and communities,” said Stabenow. “This new police car for Greenville will help make sure there is always someone there to quickly respond in an emergency.”

Senator Stabenow is Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which oversees the USDA and its Rural Development program.

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