Ceresco News

Lia Koski , a Central Michigan University student from Ceresco, participated in the university's annual Posters at the Capitol event.

Recently sentenced by Calhoun County Circuit Judge Stephen Miller: Antonio Romil Lane, 24, of 113 Winding Way, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to delivery and manufacturing of a controlled substance: 270 days in jail with credit for 21 days; $3,870 in fines, costs and fees.

50 years ago today, 1959: The government today abandoned its historic policy of collecting liquor and cigarette excise taxes through the sale of tax stamps.

FIRE SUSPICIOUS: Battle Creek firefighters and police officers are investigating a fire which destroyed a garage behind the law offices of Donald Hammond at 126 Iroquois St.

It is greatly appreciated. - Glennie Swann, Ceresco * A huge bouquet of roses to our neighbors on Park Place, Susan and Ken Kropen.

Dan Glen, 34, of Ceresco always wanted to drink and not do much else. After more than six months in the county jail, he decided that's not how he wanted to spend the rest of his life.

Kevin Sackrider , the son of Ceresco's Mark and Nancy Sackrider, was recently named to the fall semester dean's list at Michigan State University.

Parker Lee Fields, 36, of 601 State St., Eaton Rapids, pleaded guilty to assault and battery: 18 months probation; complete substance abuse treatment program; $932.50 in fines, costs and fees.

The fundraising drive benefits patients at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center.