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Retired Marine City DPW boss hired part time; police chief gets pay raise
At the Marine City Commission’s June 20 meeting, commissioners discussed a pair of employment agreements and made board appointments. Jeffrey Schmidt, who started the DPW superintendent position in May of 2023, has retired as of July 1. “I am requesting consideration of continuing Mr. Schmidt’s employment as an ‘at-will,’...
Receiver lines up $16 million sale of St. Clair Inn
The limbo of receivership for the St. Clair Inn — massive financial litigation that’s tied up management of the business and historic hotel property for the last two years — may soon come to an end. St. Clair County Circuit Judge Michael West signed off on a $16 million sale of the inn,...
New Haven festival extends Independence Day fun
The food, fun and fireworks of Independence Day will extend beyond July 4 in New Haven with the village’s annual Red, Hot and Blue Festival. This year marks the fourth year for the festival, which is free to attend. The Red, Hot and Blue Festival will start at 4 p.m. July 13 at New Haven High School, located at 57700 Gratiot Ave. in New Haven.
Here's Michigan's Top 20 "Most Dangerous Intersections" of 2023, according to law firm
The law firm, Michigan Auto Law, has released a list of the Top 20 “Most Dangerous Intersections” in the state. Macomb and Wayne Counties have the most, at six apiece; and Oakland has five.
East China School District honors retirees
At the East China School District Board of Education’s regular meeting on June 24, the district honored its retirees from the past year. The presentation was done by Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Dawn Demick with the help of Superintendent Suzanne Cybulla. “Tonight’s retirees represent all of our retirees from...
Richmond City Council greenlights new police vehicle
Richmond Police Department services will soon be upgraded, as the city council recently approved a new vehicle and new computers for the department. During a regular meeting on July 1, the Richmond City Council first approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Explorer Interceptor SUV in the amount of $48,761 with necessary added options. Police Chief Tom Costello said the price had decreased by about $10. July 1 council briefs indicate that the quote includes a 5-year premium care warranty.
Southwater Municipal Utility Authority offers tour of WWTP in Algonac
The public is invited to take a tour of the Southwater Municipal Utility Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant in Algonac on July 10. The Southwater Municipal Utility Authority was recently formed with Algonac and Clay and Ira townships after the St. Clair County Department of Public Works advised the municipalities of the need to form an authority to take over the daily responsibility and operations of the wastewater treatment plant in February of 2022. The start date of the new authority was Jan. 1.
SADs offer option for improving residential roads
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Establishing a special assessment district for residential improvements can often be a controversial issue in a community. Residents may wonder why their taxes are going up for an improvement they may not agree with. One recent example of this was the SAD paving on North Miles...
Sterling Heights Secures Second Place in Michigan's Industrial Property Values, Tops in Macomb County
Sterling Heights is making headlines once more with its impressive economic indicators, as recent assessments place the city centrally on Michigan's fiscal map. According to the latest equalization values, Sterling Heights boasts some of the highest State Equalized Values (SEV) in Michigan, securing a state-wide second place in industrial property values at $686 million; this detail comes straight from the city's official announcements.
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