From: http://www.ci.belding.mi.us

The Gus Macker Tournament will be held in the City of Belding on August 4 and 5 , 2012. For a complete Gus Macker 2012 schedule, showing tournament dates and cities, please click here.

The 2012 Relay for Life season begins Tuesday, February 21st in Montcalm County.
There will be a kickoff event at Montcalm Community College, 2800 Colledge Drive, Room D305, Sidney starting at 6pm Tuesday evening.
The event will feature a guest speaker to share how cancer has affected...more her life.  Of course, you can also get information on how to join in the fight against cancer.
For more information, contact Darlene Sall at darlene.sall@cancer.org.

GREENVILLE, Mich. (WZZM) - A one-month old infant died Thursday in Greenville, even after efforts of CPR by the child's father and emergency crews.

The Greenville Department of Public Safety was called to the home in the 300 block of W. Grove Street Thursday morning on reports of an...more infant not breathing.  When they arrived they found the infant's father performing CPR while being coached by Montcalm County Dispatchers on the phone.  Public Safety officers took over until Montcalm County EMS arrived and they continued life-saving efforts.  The child was later pronounced deceased.

The investigation remains open pending the results of the autopsy and review by the Montcalm County Prosecutors office.

From the City of Greenville website:
Transit Driver Wanted
The City of Greenville is accepting applications for a part-time bus driver for the Greenville Transit System. Applicants must be able to acquire a CDL Group C license with a passenger endorsement. Preference will be given to...more applicants that already possess the appropriate license, are friendly, and have experience working with the public, especially those with special needs. Employees must undergo a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and alcohol test, as well as random drug and alcohol testing during mployment. Applications can be picked up at Greenville City Hall at 411 S. Lafayette Street or the ransit office at 215 E. Fairplains Street. Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2012.

Ted Barber was a big part of the Flat River Conservation Club in Greenville. This Memorial Shoot is in honor of him and the lives he touched! Ted was always willing to offer assistance to anyone and the proceeds of this Shoot will be donated to Habitat for Humanity in Ted’s name with all funds...more staying in Montcalm County.
This .22 rifle bench rest shoot will be taking place on Saturday, February 25 at the Flat River Conservation Club located at 300 S. Greenville Road in Greenville, Michigan, 8 miles north of Greenville on Highway M-91. Registration starts at 9:00am and the Shoot begins at 10am.
Cost: 3 target’s with ten bulls each, $15.00. Front rest, no rear rest. Sandbags are available. Iron sight & optical classes. Lunch will be available.
For more information go to: flatriverconsclub@hotmail.com or www.flatriver.org or call - (616)754-9855

GREENVILLE, Mich. (WZZM) - He says he knew the company was struggling, but laid off United Solar Ovonic employee Stephen Perry says the company's bankruptcy announcement is still a surprise.

"It's a big shock," says Perry. "It's a big blow, I'm sure, for a lot of people."...more

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., the Auburn Hills company that owns United Solar, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. Executives say they have huge debt, a mountain of retirement obligations and too few customers buying solar energy panels.

"The company has been in a slow and steady downturn for a period of time," confirms United Solar Ovonic Grandville Plant Manager Tim Kelley.

When Electrolux moved their refrigerator factory to Mexico several years ago hopes were high United Solar would be the city's new economic anchor.

It has not worked out that way.

"It's very disappointing," says former State Representative Mike Huckleberry.

UPDATE AT 4:30 P.M. (WZZM) -- Executives with United Solar Ovonic and its parent company say years of debt are forcing them to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Uni-Solar and its parent, Energy Conversion Devices, each filed for bankruptcy Tuesday.

At one time,...more Uni-Solar employed more than 400 people in Greenville.  Currently there are 70 people regularly working at the facility, but plant manager Tim Kelley expects the rest to be placed on furlough soon.

The Greenville plant has not been operational since November 6, and at least 100 workers are currently on "temporary but indefinite furlough."

Kelley says operations will be halted unless Uni-Solar's current production stock sells out or the company receives more orders for new stock.

Michael Schostak, Energy Conversion Device's director of communications, says the company plans to sell Uni-Solar.  He says there has been some interest in the past for Uni-Solar, but he cannot

From the Thrifty Acres Indoor BMX facebook page:
OK guys, if you're anywhere near next weekend we will be turning up the heat. THRIFTY ACRES BMX will be holding its Second Annual Team Challenge Race. We will start off the pot with a clean $500. Check out the flyer. We will also hold a RACE FOR LIFE. Racing action will be hot so come on out!

Benefit Special Olympics Michigan with your participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, sponsored by Sam’s Club or just come out to watch on February 11 at Clifford Lake Inn at 561 Clifford Lake Drive in Stanton, Michigan 48888. WZZM 13’s, Juliet Dragos will be judging people...more who will be taking the plunge. Registration is at 12:00pm with the Parade of Costumes & the Plunge scheduled for 3:00pm. The Plunge Party immediately follows.

Plunge attire can be anything but a wet suit. Shoes are required. Keep in mind that there is a costume contest and the winner will receive the Golden Plunger Award.

Participants receive, free admission to the Post Plunge Party, bragging rights for “freezing your fur” for a great cause plus the opportunity to earn great Polar Plunge incentives!

Register on-line at www.somi.org or any questions, call: 1-800-644-6404. The entry fee is a $75 donation to Special Olympics Michigan. Bring collected pledges to this