Speeding has been an issue for the tiny village of McBride, but a solution is on the way.
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Stanton City Commission voted 6-0 to approve a one-year contract for the Stanton Police Department to enforce traffic laws at various times in McBride.... READ MORE >
A seventh marijuana facility is headed to this small village of about 1,200 residents.
The Edmore Planning Commission voted 3-1 last Thursday after holding a public hearing to approve a special land use permit for a marijuana grow facility at 655 E. Main St.... READ MORE >
Residents in this village will soon see an increase in their monthly water and sewer bills.
During their June 14 meeting, the Lakeview Village Council approved Resolution 2022-04 adopting new water and sewer rates. The resolution was unanimously approved without comment.... READ MORE >
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Voters in Montcalm County will determine the fate of a millage renewal for the Montcalm County Michigan State Extension, 4-H and Conservation District in the Aug. 2 primary election.
The millage renewal would allow Montcalm County to continue to levy 0.2000 mills (20 cents per every $1,000 of taxable value of real and personal property) for four more years (2023 through 2026) to provide funds for the three organizations. About two-thirds of the money will go toward MSU Extension and 4-H (which received $272,000 this year) and about one-third will go toward the Conservation District (which received $136,000 this year).... READ MORE >
Voters within the Tri County Area Schools district will decide on a non-homestead millage renewal for operating purposes in the Aug. 2 primary election.
Voters will decide on a two-year 18-mill renewal (2023 and 2024) that would see the school district receive $2.4 million in its first year for operating purposes. The 18 mills equates to $18 per each $1,000 of taxable value for non-homesteads only (such as rental properties and vacation homes).... READ MORE >
Inspired by gardening videos, Stephanie Barone decided to start Vining Flower Farm in 2021. At the end of July, the Six Lakes woman is expanding operations even further.
Starting under a different name, Barone and her husband Brian decided on the name Vining Flower Farm while driving home one day.... READ MORE >
After presenting Lou and Dallas Lincoln with a placard bearing their faces, the Lakeview Village Council passed a unanimous resolution honoring the brothers on Tuesday evening.
For 20-plus years, Lou and Dallas have organized the village’s Music in the Park program, bringing bands and musical acts to the Rader Outdoor Theater in downtown Lakeview.... READ MORE >
A change is on the way for this village in how it handles billing residents for water and sewer services.
On Monday, the Edmore Village Council voted 6-1 to switch its billing cycle from monthly to quarterly. Councilwoman Carla Green cast the lone “no” vote, citing the impact it could have on fixed-income individuals.... READ MORE >
After hearing arguments from both sides, the Stanton Planning Commission approved a special land use permit for a third marijuana shop within the city.
The commission voted 4-0 on June 29 to approve the permit for Lake Life Farms at 207 E. Main St. Two other marijuana businesses are in the process of opening in Stanton as well — CHO at 100 E. Main St. (in the former tattoo parlor) and Heritage Farms at 120 W. Main St.... READ MORE >
