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November 15, 2011
Fire truck purchase questioned

In a meeting Thursday evening the Blissfield Township Board was asked to justify the purchase of a 109-foot ladder truck for the fire department.

In a meeting Thursday evening the Blissfield Township Board was asked to justify the purchase of a 109-foot ladder truck for the fire department. After a lengthy discussion, the board considered rescinding the contract with Rosenbauer on the fire truck but in the end stood behind their decision.

July 5, 2011
Riga meeting Wednesday

RIGA — The Riga Township board was caught off guard by a crowd of nearly 300 people that showed up for Thursday night’s special meeting at the Riga Fire Hall. 

The meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6,in the Blissfield American Legion.

RIGA — The Riga Township board was caught off guard by a crowd of nearly 300 people that showed up for Thursday night’s special meeting at the Riga Fire Hall. The board had been expected to act on a zoning ordinance regulating industrial wind energy development. However, when more people came than the building could accommodate, the meeting was called off.

May 17, 2011
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May 10, 2011
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May 4, 2011
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May 4, 2011
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April 26, 2011
Blissfield Twp. voters face five issues

Four out of five millages Blissfield Township residents have to consider on the May 3 ballot support the fire department in one way or another while one proposal is a road renewal request.

Four out of five millages Blissfield Township residents have to consider on the May 3 ballot support the fire department in one way or another while one proposal is a road renewal request.

April 26, 2011
Opposing sound experts state cases

RIGA — Two acoustics experts discussed the sound produced by wind turbines and whether it poses a health threat to nearby residents during a special meeting April 19 at the Riga Fire Hall.

RIGA — Two acoustics experts discussed the sound produced by wind turbines and whether it poses a health threat to nearby residents during a special meeting April 19 at the Riga Fire Hall. Present were members of the Riga Township board and planning commission, dozens of Blissfield area residents, and representatives of both wind energy developers and the Interstate Informed Citizens Coalition (IICC), a local group of wind development opponents.

April 12, 2011
Special wind meeting set in Riga

The Riga Township Board  and Planning Commission will host a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19.

The Riga Township Board  and Planning Commission will host a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19.

April 5, 2011
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April 5, 2011
GIRLS’ SOFTBALL ACTION April 6, 2011, edition of The Advance

BLISSFIELD — The Blissfield varsity girls softball team played its first game Saturday morning at Cabrini High School in Allen Park.

GIRLS’ SOFTBALL ACTION April 6, 2011, edition of The Advance

February 24, 2011
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January 26, 2011
Huge barn burns on Silberhorn

The eerie orange glow was visible for miles around when a large barn at 11078 Silberhorn Hwy., burned late Tuesday, Jan. 25.

The eerie orange glow was visible for miles around when a large barn at 11078 Silberhorn Hwy., burned late Tuesday, Jan. 25.

The call came in at 9:53 p.m. that the barn was engulfed in flames. Lead fire department Riga Fire Department called for assistance from the Blissfield Township and Berkey, Ohio, fire deparments then, tanker assistance from Ottawa Lake and the Metamora, Ohio, departments. Later Madison was called to bring in its air tank unit.

November 3, 2010
Blissfield Blasts Erie-Mason, Will Face SMCC in District Finals

 

The Lady Royals from Blissfield face Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central in Thursday night’s district final at Dundee.

The game starts at 7 p.m.

Blissfield pounded Erie-Mason 25-14, 25-6 and 26-24, getting contributions from all over the lineup.

 

The Lady Royals from Blissfield face Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central in Thursday night’s district final at Dundee.

The game starts at 7 p.m.

Blissfield pounded Erie-Mason 25-14, 25-6 and 26-24, getting contributions from all over the lineup.

In game one, the Royals had three, four and five-point runs early to take a 13-3 lead.  Blissfield gave up two-point runs just twice in the game. Captain Ashley LaRoy and Laura Goetz each had three kills. Celia Coopshaw, Taylor Jacob and captain Zoe Brennan each had two kills.

October 16, 2010
Fire Strikes Riverbend Timber Framing

 

The cool October late-night quiet of Blissfield was pierced by wailing sirens Friday as fire trucks, police and ambulances raced to a blaze at one of the village's best-known industrial companies.

Smoke billowed from the northeast end of Riverbend Timberframing building on Sherman Street in Blissfield, from around midnight into the early hours Saturday morning.

The cool October late-night quiet of Blissfield was pierced by wailing sirens Friday as fire trucks, police and ambulances raced to a blaze at one of the village's best-known industrial companies.

Smoke billowed from the northeast end of Riverbend Timberframing building on Sherman Street in Blissfield, from around midnight into the early hours Saturday morning.

The Blissfield Township Fire Department got the call from dispatch at 11:54 p.m. and was on the scene shortly after midnight.

October 13, 2010
Village Vote: Candidates Talk About Downtown and the Economy

This week, we asked the village council candidates questions about Downtown Blissfield, the DDA, Michigan Main Street and the local retail and services economy. Presidential candidates Jae Guetschow and Mike Gunter, and Trustee candidates A. Ray Jones, Mark Burgermeister, Art Weeber and Andrea Cueto all took time from their schedules to answer these questions.

Over the past few years, despite the terrible economy, the local economy has seen its fair share of success stories. The opening of the new TLC Community Credit Union on the west side was a boon for town. On the east side, Dollar General opened a discount store.

October 7, 2010
New Downtown Flooring Business Bolsters S. Lane St. Merchant Base

 

Village officials, Downtown Development Authority members, and local business owners gathered in downtown Blissfield Thursday morning to attend the grand opening of Eric Slusher Flooring at 135 South Lane Street.

September 10, 2010
South Riga Go-Getters Begin 2010-11 Season With Monday Meeting

RIGA -- The South Riga Go-Getters 4-H club start their 2010-2011 year out with their first meeting to be held Monday, Sept. 20 at the Riga Fire Hall. This evening includes potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. with a business meeting. 

RIGA -- The South Riga Go-Getters 4-H club start their 2010-2011 year out with their first meeting to be held Monday, Sept. 20 at the Riga Fire Hall. This evening includes potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. with a business meeting. 

September 8, 2010
DDA Narrows Main Street Field to Four

The Downtown Development Authority has narrowed the field to four in its search for a manager of the Michigan Main Street program. The DDA board will interview three candidates at a special meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library auditorium.

The Downtown Development Authority has narrowed the field to four in its search for a manager of the Michigan Main Street program. The DDA board will interview three candidates at a special meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library auditorium. A fourth candidate, currently residing in Florida, will be invited, as well, but made it known that he might not be able to get the time off work or pay for the airfare and accommodations.

May 1, 2010
Blissfield Voters To Decide Bond Proposal

    Voters in the Blissfield Community School District will decide the fate of school improvement bond in a vote Tuesday at the Blissfield Fire Hall.
    In February, voters overwhelming (1,017 to 641) rejected a 15-year, $12 million bond that would have cost taxpayers an estimated 2.49 mills on their property tax bill.
    The plans calls for the elimination of the renovated high school facade, the bus loop, the new high school cafetorium, landscaping, monument signs, two new classrooms, some electrical upgrades and other technical upgrades. In all, the savings are pegged at $3,150.817.
    Because the deadline for ballot language was due before the district even knew the results of the February vote, the district submitted the same bond language to the county clerk. The district later learned that that state law forbid the changing of ballot language. The district was stuck with language asking for voter approval to bond for up to $11.99 million.
    In March, however, the district approved a plan that cuts $3.1 million from the proposal and then pledged to pass the anticipated savings to the taxpayer by reducing the sinking fund millage from 1.75 mills to 0.75 mills. The resolution reducing the sinking fund millage is subject to voter approval of the bond. The sinking fund millage is in effect for 10 more years. In all, the new plan would save taxpayers a shade over 1 mill compared the February proposal. A mill is an annual one dollar tax on every $1,000 of taxable value. A home worth 150,000 would generally have a taxable value of $75,000. Under the old proposal, the owner of that home would have seen an annual tax increase of $186.75. Under the new proposal, the annual tax increase would be $111.75.
    The plan still includes new roofing, mechanical systems, window replacements, science lab renovations and technology enhancements.

    Voters in the Blissfield Community School District will decide the fate of school improvement bond in a vote Tuesday at the Blissfield Fire Hall.
    In February, voters overwhelming (1,017 to 641) rejected a 15-year, $12 million bond that would have cost taxpayers an estimated 2.49 mills on their property tax bill.

April 24, 2010
Loar Shoots

Emily Loar fires a shot in Blissfield's 3-2 win over Washtenaw Christian Friday, April 23. Loar's speed forced WCS to foul her several times. The last foul led to a penalty kick that set up the winning goal by Caitlyn Meszaros.

Emily Loar fires a shot in Blissfield's 3-2 win over Washtenaw Christian Friday, April 23. Loar's speed forced WCS to foul her several times. The last foul led to a penalty kick that set up the winning goal by Caitlyn Meszaros.

February 18, 2010
Fire at Cakes N Shakes

Flames shoot from a window above Cakes N Shakes during a fire early Thursday morning.

Picture by Troy Linden

Flames shoot from a window above Cakes N Shakes during a fire early Thursday morning.

Picture by Troy Linden