Oct 30, 2009 | Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Barry County gives $5,000 to Lee Elementary playground project
Lee Elementary School's fundraising efforts for new playground equipment got a boost from Barry County Parks and Recreation.
Man billed for no-show firefighters
A Bellevue Township man was charged for the work of 13 firefighters last July, though only two firefighters showed up to check on a brush fire he'd already doused.
Break-in suspect found after four hour police search
BARRY COUNTY, Mich. A man suspected of breaking into a house is finally under arrest after police spent hours searching for him in Barry County.
House fire on Gun Lake in Barry County
Fire crews from two counties are battling a duplex house fire along the Barry and Allegan County line.
Suspect arraigned in Barry County break-ins
HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, Mich. The man accused of breaking into a Hastings Township home, then running from police on Thursday was in court on Friday.
Breast cancer prevention can help save lives
CHARLOTTE - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Michigan women.
Three fire departments sent to house fire on Gun Lake this morning
Firefighters were battling a fire this morning at a house on Gun Lake. Flames were visible across the lake.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Barry County Commission lessens fee hike for records
Members of the Barry County Commission have changed their mind and reduced the increases for vital records fees.
M-66 repairs in Barry County will start Monday, Oct. 26
COUNTY: Barry County HIGHWAY: M-66 CLOSEST CITY: Lake Odessa START DATE: Monday, Oct.
An attempt is under way to recall most of the Prairievile Township Board of Trustees in Barry County.
Barry County residents on edge as thieves strike multiple homes
BARRY COUNTY, Mich. Someone in Barry County is breaking into homes and going straight for the jewelry.
Family forced from home by fire
An early morning fire in Barry County has forced a Delton family from their home.
Recall effort in Prairieville Township
PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. Thursday night people in Barry County will discuss a recall effort for some township board members.
Lawmaker Introduces Baby-Sitting Bill
A Michigan lawmaker has crafted a bill that would exempt baby-sitting from the state's day care regulations.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Driver arrested in Hastings was on his way to Barry County Jail
When stopped by police, a motorist said he was trying to find the Barry County Jail to post bond for his cousin.
Another West Michigan school district is dealing with the H1N1 flu virus, and many parents are looking to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible.
Title IV-D pays states, family courts $4.4 billion
Based upon personal attendance and observation ofA Taxed Enough Already parties, many Michigan citizens are lacking the truth and the realities of many specifics, including what our Social Security tax dollars are vanishing into.
Power restoration continuing after high winds
Consumers Energy predicted electricity would be restored by tonight to most customers who remained without power late Wednesday due to a wind storm that swept into southwestern Michigan Tuesday night.
Strong winds caused a myriad of problems for people across West Michigan Tuesday night.
Your Opinions: State, counties reap 'cash cow'
Based upon personal attendance and observation of Taxed Enough Already Parties, many Michigan citizens are lacking the truth and the realities of many specifics, including what our Social Security tax dollars are vanishing into.
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