I.C.A.R.E. brings grievances to BOC, no action taken
Amidst the presence of two television crews at the Clare County Building on Wednesday, the Independent Citizens for Ambulance & Rescue Efficiency (I.C.A.R.E.) presented a report packet to the County Commissioners during the Public Comment portion of the Board’s regular meeting. When questioned why they were not put on the Board’s agenda as they had requested, Chairperson Don David responded, in part, “You were never on the agenda because I didn’t approve it.” Citizens from seven northern townships within the County and the City of Harrison have, for months, been petitioning Commissioners to wade past questions of responsibilities and legalities [...]
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Surrey Township approves radio upgrade
Surrey Township approved a motion to upgrade the radio service and siren located at the transfer station to narrow band for an estimated cost of $1,650, from Pro-Com. The radio towers must all be converted to narrow band before the end of the year, Supervisor Russ Hamilton reported. Pro-Com’s estimate was the lowest of two received, he said. He said the township’s other siren at the fire station would cost approximately $2,490 to convert and still keep it so the fire department can set it off manually. That’s something we can do later, he said. He said they were originally [...]
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Grant discusses new sample well, tests at old township dump
Grant Township board members agreed Tuesday evening to get estimates to test residential wells that might be affected by pollutants from the Grant Township Dump site, which has been closed since December 31, 1989. Supervisor Dan Dysinger said the direction of the flow of pollution from the old landfill is southwest and between five and ten residential wells in this direction should be tested for VOC (volatile organic compounds) and metals. He said the wells were last tested in 2000. He estimated the testing costs at “around $3,000.” Supervisor Dan Dysinger outlined another proposal as well – a 105 foot [...]
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CLARE AREA CHAMBER TO HOST BUSINESS EXPO FEBRUARY 23
The 2012 Clare Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, themed “Rope in New Business,” is offering business owners the chance to exhibit their companies at this networking event. The expo will take place on February 23, 2012 from 1 – 7 p.m. at the Doherty Hotel and Conference Center, located at 604 N. McEwan St. in Clare. A significant lead-generating resource for businesses, the Expo will offer business owners the opportunity to network with more than 50 exhibitors and 1000 attendees. “It’s a great place for business to business networking,” said Lynnette Sheldon, 2012 Business Expo chairperson. “The Expo puts [...]
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Clare, Farwell teens arrested for burglary spree in 3 counties
A call to the Clare County Sheriff’s Department about two breaking and entering complaints led to the discovery of a rash of 18 similar incidents over the night of February 9 in Clare, Isabella and Gladwin Counties and to the arrest of two men within three days in connection with all of the break-ins. Sheriff John Wilson said he was pleased the results of the joint investigation which quickly led to the arrest of two Clare County men. Samuel Joseph Lueders, 19, of Clare and Robert Wrather Wade, 18, of Farwell were charged in connection with the robbery spree. Sheriff’s [...]
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