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Changes to gravel mining laws questioned

(MIRS News)—Former U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell questioned on his Twitter account last week whether Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) is carrying water for the gravel industry as hearings begin on legislation establishing a state…

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

After weeks of discourse regarding the possible disbanding of the Imlay City Police Department, Imlay City Commissioners unanimously agreed to not pursue contracting with the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, May 4. On March 25,…

Romeo’s marijuana ordinance rescinded

BY STACY SOBOTKA Romeo’s marijuana ordinance is hanging in the balance for now. The Romeo Village Board of Trustees passed a motion to rescind a submitted copy of the ordinance at a special meeting May…

Board of trustees seeks to fill vacancy

BY STACY SOBOTKA The Washington Township is seeking applications for a resident to fill a vacant seat on the board of trustees until a special election can be held in November. Interested applicants must submit…

Board looks to strengthen tree planting requirement

BY STACY SOBOTKA The Washington Township Board of Trustees is wrestling with amending part of an ordinance that ensures that the community develops with tree-lined streets. Planning and Zoning Administrator Dana Rose Berschback said in…

Pandemic relief funds for non-profits awarded

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) will split $200,000 in grant awards between 13 nonprofit organizations to aid COVID-19 response and recovery through the launch of the Michigan Community Resilience Program. The Four County Community…

County treasurer continues foreclosure moratorium

Macomb County Treasurer Lawrence Rocca announced last week he will not foreclose on any occupied home or business through Dec. 31 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rocca said that vacant land, unoccupied properties, or any…

Detroit youth faces murder charges

LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR A Detroit youth is facing multiple charges, including murder, related to his alleged participation in the theft of four automobiles from Jim Riehl’s Friendly Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Washington Township April 29. Angelo Rickey…

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