Delton News

Here are the vital statistics for Sunday, July 5: Deaths Sally Markham Anson, 51, of Delton .

Children's event in Mattawan Summer Fishing Day for Youth is being held at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan.

Several hundred people got the chance to see their cars for the first time in a week after the Grand River overflowed its banks and more than one thousand vehicles were left stranded at the B-93 Birthday bash.

Jori Reijonen and her three children drove all the way from Richland to Kalamazoo for an ice cream party at Washington Square Branch Library that kicked off the Kalamazoo Public Library's summer reading program.

The Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a two-year contract with district administrators.

Congratulations to Adrienne Schroeder and Molly Steffee each was awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Calhoun County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel .

On Monday, the Village of Delton gathered to remember the man who served as their police chief for the last three decades.

A man accused of participating in a three-county crime spree, including the assault of a Zeeland man last week, was arraigned on five criminal charges Wednesday in Hudsonville District Court.

Police say vandals damaged the elementary and middle school in the Delton Kellogg school district.

Open house in Coloma The Southwestern Michigan Garden Railroad Club , 6450 E. Becht Road, Coloma, is holding an open house.

Pat Armintrout was 58 years old when he had his first surgery to remove cancer from his throat.

Battle Creek police said they are seeking multiple charges for two people involved in the home invasion and auto theft on Morgan Road late Wednesday.

Marshal "Mark" Kik, the longtime police chief of Barry Township, shot and killed himself shortly after he showed up for work this morning, police said.

These are vital statistics for Tuesday, June 2, 2009: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Jessica Abernathy and Derek Wadlington, of Kalamazoo, a son.Alyssa Owens 6/1/09 correction Jeremiah and Heather Ackman, of Kalamazoo, a daughter.

Recently sentenced by Calhoun County Circuit Judge Stephen Miller: Curtis Robert Glover, 43, of 24668 M Drive N., Marshall, pleaded guilty to second offense possession of the controlled substance marijuana less than 25 grams: license suspended 60 days, restricted 305; 18 months probation; $943 in fines, costs and fees.

The thought of a small town Memorial Day parade can bring to mind images of a few tractors, a couple dozen spectators and a fire truck or two.

FASHIONED FARM DAYS OPRY SHOW: Donah Hyland, Lefty Pines and the Jamie Martin Band will perform at 7 p.m. today at the Michigan Farmers Hall Of Fame Building, 7990 Milo Road, Delton.

Parade is Monday, May 25, 2009 and begins at 10:00 a.m. It starts at the west end of town at Cadwallader Park and proceeds through downtown, ending at the East Hickory Corners Cemetery.

Music in Delton A concert of patriotic music is being presented by the Delton Kellogg High School Band in the school's auditorium, 327 N. Grove St., Delton.

Jonathan Goodrich stretched out his arm as far as he could reach to pet a heifer standing in front of him.