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Township board votes to purchase Dixie Highway property
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Independence Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of property on Dixie Highway and an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority regarding the property at its meeting on July 8. In May, the board approved a resolution which authorized the purchase of 5854...
The City of Linden pack care packages for troops in honor of former Chief of Police
LINDEN, Mich.— Former Police Chief Pete Van Driessche's legacy was honored with the Miracle Boxes packaged by community. The City of Linden held a packing party to package Miracle Boxes for troops all over the world. Tonight's packing party was held to in honor of former Linden Chief of...
BROWN RD. CLOSURE BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH LEGS OF GIDDINGS RD IS DELAYED UNTIL JULY 29
Dan’s Excavating, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) contractor for the Brown, Giddings and Silver Bell roads reconstruction project, has delayed the closure of Brown between the north and south legs of Giddings Road on the Auburn Hills/Orion Township border until Monday, July 29. The closure had originally been planned for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24.
Genesee County restaurant offering free pizza if Olympian Grant Fisher medals
FENTON, MI - If Grand Blanc native and long-distance runner Grant Fisher finishes in the top three at the Paris Olympic Games, a Fenton restaurant will provide free pizza for customers signed up to its Wings for Rings campaign. The campaign features special discounts and Boston’s Pizza will serve as...
A Look Back for July 24, 2024
After 90 minutes of discussion Monday night, the Clarkston City Council decided on a plan to repave Main Street and possibly to install a water main for the next summer was all wet. Following a suggestion made by Gary Tressell, the city’s engineer, the council voted 6-0 to delay the repaving project for one year so it could work out solutions to have a water main installed on Main Street.
Hartland Trustees Approve Site Plans on Pair of Residential Projects
Hartland Township trustees on Tuesday signed off on site plans for a pair of new residential developments. One is Phase II of the Redwood development at the entrance of Hartland Glen Golf Course. Planning Director Troy Langer addressed concerns about density, and the actually number of units going into Redwood.
MDOT starts three new road repair projects this week
(The Center Square) – Road projects in three southern counties started this week, as the Michigan Department of Transportation looks to maximize work during the warmer months. A portion of I-196 in Allegan County is getting resurfaced, M-553 in Marquette County is getting resealed and I-75 in Oakland County is will have concrete patched. The closures are a part of a broader $20.1 million in road repairs. In Allegan, $3...
Summer Beer Festival, cats and cars: Things to do this weekend
There’s plenty to do in metro Detroit as we enter the last weekend of July. Sterling Heights will come alive with live music, carnival rides, art, and more. West Bloomfield will offer a fine arts fair with scenic views of Orchard Lake. Cat enthusiasts can visit a cat show in Taylor, while spectators can watch classic cars cruise down Telegraph, and beer lovers can savor the flavors from Michigan brewers in Ypsilanti. ...
Holly Village (MI) Approves $666K for New Spartan Top-Mount Pumper
The Holly Village Council voted 6-0 recently to approve the purchase of a 2024 Spartan top-mount pumper from R&R Fire Truck, and financing through The State Bank in the amount of $666,445, tctimes.com reported. The new engine will replace an aging 20-year-old apparatus, the village said on its Web site.
Step Back in Time at the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly
The Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly offers an unforgettable journey back to a 16th Century European village. Join the villagers of Hollygrove as they invite one and all to experience the magic and wonder of this enchanting era. The festival is packed with entertainment, featuring 17 stages of musicians, magicians, jugglers, as well as jousting. With over 100 artisans showcasing their handcrafted goods, the marketplace offers a fabulous and endless shopping experience. Patrons will enjoy full-contact live armored jousting, interact with memorable characters, and also indulge in food fit for royalty.
Grand Blanc seeks funding to turn old golf course into park
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WNEM) - New life may be coming to a Genesee County golf course that has sat vacant for three years. Right now, it’s a boarded up property with overgrown grass and trees, but the city of Grand Blanc could be one step closer to achieving its vision for a brand new park.
Jerry Narsh to step down from public service in November
LAKE ORION — For the first time in 42 years, Jerry Narsh will no longer be in a public service role to the Lake Orion community, a role he says “has been an honor and privilege.”. Narsh, who currently serves as Lake Orion Village Council president, has made...
Thursday, July 25, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! It’s Thursday, which means we are almost to the weekend. If you are up with us today, here are five things to know. 1. Crime Stoppers is looking for leads after a woman was killed in a weekend shooting in Flint. Police said on Sunday, 30-year-old Shanquice Love was shot and killed in the Travel Inn parking lot on South Dort Highway on Flint’s east side. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest.
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