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Dairy Queen of Greenville preparing to open Jan. 31

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 21st, 2:11 pm

GREENVILLE, Mich.—While many Michiganders are dealing with single digit temperatures, Dairy Queen of Greenville is already preparing for a new season of ice cream.

The business will open for the season Friday, Jan. 31. Dairy Queen of Greenville is currently looking for crew members and a part-time cake decorator. Potential applicants can mail their resume to the store, located at 101 W. Washington St., Greenville, MI 48838.

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Fire Chief: Frigid temperatures can lead to more fires

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, January 3rd, 3:13 pm

GRATTAN TOWNSHIP, Mich.— Firefighters are dealing with more fires because of the cold weather.

Friday morning, a pole barn fire threatened the lives of livestock inside. Grattan Township Fire Chief Louis Kirkbride says the animals made it out safely before the fire was put out. It’s unclear what sparked the flames.

Kirkbride says the frigid temperatures gripping West Michigan are making it more difficult for crews to quickly extinguish fires.

“It’s eight below right now, I do believe. So fighting a fire is always a job,” he says.

Kirkbride offers this tip to homeowners: “It’s very cold out there. People have a tendency to overload their woodstoves. Don’t do that. You’ll start a chimney fire.”

Kirkbride also encourages homeowners to closely watch the common causes of fires, including fireplaces, candles and portable heaters.

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Baldwin Heights Elementary still cleaning up from November storm

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 3rd, 3:56 pm

GREENVILLE, Mich.—A strong storm that swept through the Greenville area on November 17 is still impacting Baldwin Heights Elementary School.

Administrators are moving the school’s Winter Music Concerts from the high school auditorium to the middle school cafeteria as crews continue to clean up storm damage to the auditorium roof. Music teacher Jenny Allen says the stage area will not be ready in time for the performances on December 9. Each grade will hold a separate 45 minute performance to ensure there is enough seating for parents and guests. Kindergarten students will kick off the concert at 6 p.m., followed by the first grade performance at 6:45 p.m. and a second a grade performance at 7:30 p.m.

Allen is also looking for a parent to digitally record the concert for class review. If you’d like to help, e-mail allenje@greeville.k12.mi.us.

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Federal Disaster Assistance Approved

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 am

Snyder’s Request for Federal Disaster Assistance Approved

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LANSING, MICH. Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for Mecosta County, making low-interest disaster loans available to residents and businesses affected by severe flooding in late January and early February.

The declaration covers Mecosta County and the neighboring counties of Clare, Isabella, Lake, Montcalm, Newaygo and Osceola.

“I am pleased the Small Business Administration will provide financial assistance to individuals and businesses affected by the floods,” Snyder said. “The availability of these loans will bring some relief to those working to recover and rebuild.”

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MI House Representative Takes A Flying Leap

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Tuesday, March 5th, 11:00 am

It was a cold February day when MI House Representative Lisa Poshumus Lyons took a flying leap into a freezing pool for charity. It was the Legislative Polar Plunge at the Capitol Building in Lansing for Special Olympics Michigan Athletes. About 20 Michigan Legislators, plus Lt. Governor Brian Calley lined up to show their support for Special Olympics Michigan. The second annual Legislative Polar Plunge raised more than $30,000 to benefit children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This Polar Plunge was one of 28 Polar Plunges throughout Michigan from January through this month to benefit Special Olympics Michigan.