🌱 Did an Ionia slugger earn your Athlete of the Week vote?
Ionia, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Ionia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did an Ionia slugger earn your Athlete of the Week vote?
Also on today's calendar: Lansing Catholic Varsity Baseball @ Ionia and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, cooler; a p.m. shower, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Friday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Athlete of the Week nominations for May 12, 2026 (thedailynews.cc) — Ionia sports fans will be glad to see junior baseball standout Ethan Wenzel nominated for Athlete of the Week after belting two home runs and earning a pitching win against Greenville. The feature also highlights top performances from athletes at Lakeview, Greenville, Vestaburg, and Montabella, and invites readers to vote online for their favorite. 
📸 Around Ionia
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Upcoming Events in
Ionia
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★ Featured events ★
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Hastings Varsity Baseball @ Ionia →
Ionia High School, 250 E Tuttle Rd, Ionia
4:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Lansing Catholic Varsity Baseball @ Ionia →
Ionia High School, 250 E Tuttle Rd, Ionia
10:00 am -
Waverly Varsity Baseball @ Ionia →
Ionia High School, 250 E Tuttle Rd, Ionia
4:00 pm -
Medical First Responder (MFR) Course | Ionia D.P.S. Summer 2026 MFR Course →
Ionia Dept. of Public Safety, 239 E Adams St, Ionia
6:00 pm -
Downtown Development Authority →
Ionia, MI Calendar
8:00 am -
Haslett JV Baseball @ Ionia →
Ionia High School, 250 E Tuttle Rd, Ionia
4:00 pm -
IHS Graduation
Ionia High School Ionia, MI 48846
7:00 pm
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
📣 Ionia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Knitter's Circle
Lyons Township District Library
11:00 am -
Writers Group
Lyons Township District Library
10:00 am -
Potterville Varsity Softball @ Saranac →
Saranac High School Athletic Field, 512 Mill St, Saranac
4:00 pm -
Potterville Varsity Baseball @ Saranac →
Saranac High School Athletic Field, 512 Mill St, Saranac
4:00 pm -
Self-Esteem (Hybrid) →
West Michigan Works!, 603 W Adams St, Ionia
9:30 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Menards posted a job opening for Stocker in Ionia. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Ionia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ionia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portland
- Budget cuts are hindering the fight against invasive species across the state (wdet.org)
Lowell
- From Shy Freshman to State Leader: Lowell's Frankie Eddy Takes the Helm at Michigan FFA (lowellsfirstlook.com)
- FROM Expands Food Pantry Services to Fill Community Gaps (lowellsfirstlook.com)
- Morning Buzz: May 12, 2026 (fox17online.com)
Ok Ionia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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