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🌱 Tree trimming, low power line, and a fatal Ionia County crash.

Ionia, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Ionia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tree trimming, low power line, and a fatal Ionia County crash.
  • Serious Keene Township crash leaves two in critical condition.
  • Why Ionia County deputies say this Lyons house fire was arson

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: More sunshine than clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Motorcyclist killed near Saranac. Tree trimming contributed, police say (bnd.com) — A motorcyclist died after hitting a low-hanging power line on West David Highway in Ionia County’s Berlin Township, east of Saranac, following tree trimming work that left lines draped across the road. Ionia County deputies say the rider was thrown from the bike and later died at a Grand Rapids hospital, with multiple local fire and emergency crews assisting.
   

2. 2 critically injured after attempting to pass farm implement in Ionia County (thedailynews.cc) — Two people were critically injured in Keene Township when their Ford Fiesta tried to pass a turning farm implement in a no-passing zone at Feuerstein and Sparks roads. Ionia County deputies say both occupants had to be extricated and flown or taken to Grand Rapids, and the crash remains under investigation with several local fire and medical agencies involved.
   

3. Lyons man charged with arson of house, lying to police (thedailynews.cc) — An Ionia County man has been charged with second-degree arson after an unoccupied Lyons home was destroyed by fire, with local deputies alleging he also lied about his identity. Ionia County authorities, including the Sheriff’s Office and Department of Public Safety, are still seeking tips as the suspect remains jailed on a $30,000 bond ahead of an October court hearing.
   

4. Portland Tennis results from Ionia, Williamston and Lakewood (theportlandbeacon.com) — Ionia High School’s boys tennis team fell 8-0 to Portland in a midweek matchup, with detailed results for every singles and doubles flight. The story also recaps Portland’s recent matches against Williamston and Lakewood, giving local fans a clear picture of how area teams are stacking up late in the season.
   

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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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ionia

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.