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February 15, 2012
James “Jim” McClenathen

James Lawrence “Jim” McClenathen passed away in his Ogden Township home m Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.

James Lawrence “Jim” McClenathen passed away in his Ogden Township home m Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.

February 15, 2012
juwi Wind terminates plans for local wind development

After announcements that Exelon and Great Lakes Wind were moving their project north to Huron County, now juwi Wind has determined they will no longer seek Lenawee County as a place to build wind turbines as part of a larger wind project.

After announcements that Exelon and Great Lakes Wind were moving their project north to Huron County, now juwi Wind has determined they will no longer seek Lenawee County as a place to build wind turbines as part of a larger wind project.

February 7, 2012
Ogden Twp. prepared to draft police power ordinance on wind

OGDEN — After a year of deliberation and debate, the Ogden Township board is poised to draft a police power ordinance regulating wind energy development in Ogden.

OGDEN — After a year of deliberation and debate, the Ogden Township board is poised to draft a police power ordinance regulating wind energy development in Ogden.

November 8, 2011
Marks, Clark elected in Ogden; Riga affirms wind ordinance

Ogden Township's interim supervisor and clerk earned their jobs for a full term Tuesday, Nov. 8, handily winning the seats they have held since being appointed after a recall of their predecessors. And Riga Township residents affirmed the wind ordinance approved by their township board.

Ogden Township's interim supervisor and clerk earned their jobs for a full term Tuesday, Nov. 8, handily winning the seats they have held since being appointed after a recall of their predecessors. And in Riga Township, voters said "yes" to reaffirming the wind ordinance their township board passed this summer.

In Tuesday's election in Ogden Township, Richard Marks won the supervisor's seat he has filled on an interim basis since his predecessor was recalled earlier this year over challenger Kevin DeCatur by a vote of 309-177.

November 3, 2011
Ogden Twp. to vote on supervisor, clerk

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Ogden Township voters will vote for supervisor and clerk. 

Earlier this year, the clerk and supervisor of Ogden Township were recalled. Interim successors were appointed — Richard Marks, supervisor,  and Alice Clark, clerk. They are running as are Kevin DeCatur for supervisor and Carrie Hulett for clerk.  Tuesday, Nov. 8 Ogden Township voters will vote for supervisor and clerk. 

For interviews with each candidate which include their views on the issue of possible wind farm development in Ogden Township, as well as their bios, please see the November 2, 2011, edition of The Advance.

October 11, 2011
BWE rolls out proposal for Ogden Twp. wind project

Blissfield Wind Energy hosted a public open house last Tuesday evening at the Blissfield American Legion. 

Blissfield Wind Energy hosted a public open house last Tuesday evening at the Blissfield American Legion. BWE, a partnership between industrial wind energy developer Exelon Wind and local firm Great Lakes Wind, answered many of the public’s questions regarding the proposed Blissfield area wind energy installation and unveiled a tentative project layout for Ogden Township.

September 20, 2011
Ogden officials defend appointments

OGDEN — Last Tuesday evening the Ogden Township board held a regular monthly meeting, at which it defended its interim board appointments, reviewed its legal fees relating to industrial wind energy regulation, discontinued rental of the municipal building, approved maintenance of the Ogden cemetery and changed its policy on public comment. Representatives of developer Exelon Wind also announced a potential added benefit of the proposed Blissfield Wind Energy Project.

OGDEN — Last Tuesday evening the Ogden Township board held a regular monthly meeting, at which it defended its interim board appointments, reviewed its legal fees relating to industrial wind energy regulation, discontinued rental of the municipal building, approved maintenance of the Ogden cemetery and changed its policy on public comment. Representatives of developer Exelon Wind also announced a potential added benefit of the proposed Blissfield Wind Energy Project.

September 7, 2011
Ogden Twp. slate takes shape

On Nov. 8 Ogden Township voters will choose from five candidates to fill the two township board positions left open when supervisor Jim Goetz and clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled on Aug. 2.

On Nov. 8 Ogden Township voters will choose from five candidates to fill the two township board positions left open when supervisor Jim Goetz and clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled on Aug. 2.

August 16, 2011
Ogden Township fills seats

In a regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, the Ogden Township board appointed two interim board members and extended a moratorium on wind energy development.

In a regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, the Ogden Township board appointed two interim board members and extended a moratorium on wind energy development.

August 9, 2011
Ogden Township: Now what??

With the recall election just a week old, township and county officials must act quickly to decide how to fill the seats of Ogden Township Supervisor and Ogden Township Clerk for the remainder of the term. 

With the recall election just a week old, township and county officials must act quickly to decide how to fill the seats of Ogden Township Supervisor and Ogden Township Clerk for the remainder of the term. 

August 2, 2011
Recall fails in Riga, but two recalled in Ogden

Riga Township supervisor Jefferee Simon narrowly escaped recall by a 19-v0te margin, but his Ogden Township counterpart supervisor James Goetz as well as clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled in Tuesday's recall elections in those townships.

Riga Township supervisor Jefferee Simon narrowly escaped recall by a 19-v0te margin, but his Ogden Township counterpart supervisor James Goetz as well as clerk Phyllis Gentz were recalled in Tuesday's recall elections in those townships.

The Riga recall vote was 268 yes and 287 no, leaving Simon in his post. There are 1060 registered voters in Riga Township with more than 52 percent turning out to vote.

In Ogden, 61 percent of the 746 voters turned out to oust Goetz by a vote of 253 yes, 203 no; and Gentz by a vote of 251 yes, 204 no.

July 26, 2011
Recall election previewed

There are two sides to every issue, as the old adage goes, and next Tuesday voters in Ogden Township and Riga Township will have the opportunity to vote either yes or no to recall some of their elected township officials.

There are two sides to every issue, as the old adage goes, and next Tuesday voters in Ogden Township and Riga Township will have the opportunity to vote either yes or no to recall some of their elected township officials.

May 24, 2011
Ogden talks wind and bells

OGDEN TOWNSHIP — At its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, the Ogden Township board voted to auction off the bell of the former Ogden Zion United Brethren Church building, weighed the options for sorely needed road repair, and continued to discuss the proposed Blissfield area wind energy developments, a topic which again filled seats in the Ogden Township Municipal Building.

OGDEN TOWNSHIP — At its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, the Ogden Township board voted to auction off the bell of the former Ogden Zion United Brethren Church building, weighed the options for sorely needed road repair, and continued to discuss the proposed Blissfield area wind energy developments, a topic which again filled seats in the Ogden Township Municipal Building.

May 10, 2011
Bob Phenicie

Bobby “Bob” E. Phenicie, 85 of Blissfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2011 surrounded by his beloved family at his daughter’s home in Morenci, Michigan. 

Bobby “Bob” E. Phenicie, 85 of Blissfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2011 surrounded by his beloved family at his daughter’s home in Morenci, Michigan. 

April 26, 2011
Recall election likely in Ogden Twp.

OGDEN — A recall election will likely be taking place this August in Ogden Township.

OGDEN — A recall election will likely be taking place this August in Ogden Township.

March 8, 2011
Carolyn Griffith Sheldon

CAROLYN GRIFFITH SHELDON, age 84 of Blissfield, died March 7, 2011, at her home.  

CAROLYN GRIFFITH SHELDON, age 84 of Blissfield, died March 7, 2011, at her home.  

She was born October 3, 1926 in Ogden Center, MI to James and Alberta (Stone) Inglehart.   On July 14, 1945, she was united in marriage to Harlan Griffith and he preceded her in death on March 18, 1992.  On December 14, 1996, Carolyn married Walter “Bud” Sheldon and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2007.

March 1, 2011
Ellen Neuroth

Ellen Margaret Neuroth, 86, of Blissfield, finished the days the Lord had allotted her Thursday, February 24, 2011.  

   

Ellen Margaret Neuroth, 86, of Blissfield, finished the days the Lord had allotted her Thursday, February 24, 2011.  

March 1, 2011
Ogden Twp. chambers full

OGDEN —  The Ogden Township Board held a special meeting Monday evening at the Ogden Township Municipal Hall. The hall was crowded yet again with locals eager to hear developments regarding the Blissfield Wind Energy Project and voice their opinions on the subject. © 2011 All content copyrighted. No reproduction without permission

OGDEN —  The Ogden Township Board held a special meeting Monday evening at the Ogden Township Municipal Hall. The hall was crowded yet again with locals eager to hear developments regarding the Blissfield Wind Energy Project and voice their opinions on the subject. Several representatives of Exelon Wind and Great Lakes Wind, partners in the project, were present as well.

February 24, 2011
Ogden Twp. seeks legal advice

OGDEN — The Ogden Township board has called a special meeting for 7 p.m. Monday evening.

OGDEN — The Ogden Township board has called a special meeting for 7 p.m. Monday evening.

February 1, 2011
Wind topic fills Ogden Township Hall

OGDEN — It was a full house at the Ogden Township Municipal Hall the evening of Jan. 24. Ogden area residents, the Ogden Township Board and representatives of Exelon Wind crowded into the hall to discuss Exelon’s plans to install turbines in the surrounding area.

OGDEN — It was a full house at the Ogden Township Municipal Hall the evening of Jan. 24. Ogden area residents, the Ogden Township Board and representatives of Exelon Wind crowded into the hall to discuss Exelon’s plans to install turbines in the surrounding area.

January 19, 2011
Wind, ordinances Ogden Twp. topics

Approximately two dozen people were in attendance at the Jan. 10 Ogden Township Board meeting seeking information on possible wind turbines that may be constructed in the township. 

Approximately two dozen people were in attendance at the Jan. 10 Ogden Township Board meeting seeking information on possible wind turbines that may be constructed in the township. The result, after lengthy discussion of the meeting, is an exploratory meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 where discussion on the townships options for ordinances relating to the turbines will occur.

October 13, 2010
Riga Planners Draw Line for Wind Farm Turbine Setbacks

The Riga Planning Commission grappled with setbacks for wind turbine towers at its regular monthly meeting last Monday night, but it is not the first time that setbacks have come under scrutiny by the commissioners as they have studied the possible impact of “wind farms” sprouting 485-foot-tall towers topped by turbines in both Riga Twp. 

The Riga Planning Commission grappled with setbacks for wind turbine towers at its regular monthly meeting last Monday night, but it is not the first time that setbacks have come under scrutiny by the commissioners as they have studied the possible impact of “wind farms” sprouting 485-foot-tall towers topped by turbines in both Riga Twp. (Please see related story in this issue)

July 30, 2010
Willis Charles Thompson

 

On Thursday, July 29, 2010, Willis Charles Thompson, age 85, went to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his family. 

Willis was born on May 27, 1925, in Ogden Township, to Charles and Tillie (Wapshall) Thompson.  He married Ruth King on June 15, 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  Willis was a lifetime cattleman and farmer and a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church.

 

On Thursday, July 29, 2010, Willis Charles Thompson, age 85, went to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his family. 

Willis was born on May 27, 1925, in Ogden Township, to Charles and Tillie (Wapshall) Thompson.  He married Ruth King on June 15, 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  Willis was a lifetime cattleman and farmer and a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church.

March 31, 2010
Feds Detail Alleged Hutaree Plot To Kill Cops

 DETROIT – A Blissfield area man was among nine members of a “Christian” militia indicted in United States District Court Monday on federal charges of conspiracy and attempting to use weapons of mass of destruction.

Joshua John Clough, 28, of Bruce Highway in Ogden Township, was a member of a militia group called Hutaree, whose website includes the motto, “Preparing for the end time battles to keep the testimony of Jesus Christ alive.”

 DETROIT – A Blissfield area man was among nine members of a “Christian” militia indicted in United States District Court Monday on federal charges of conspiracy and attempting to use weapons of mass of destruction.

March 28, 2010
Feds search home in Ogden

                 OGDEN – Saturday’s federal law enforcement operation reportedly targeting a “Christian” militia group in Lenawee County included a search of a Bruce Highway home in Ogden Township.

                It was unclear if an arrest was made.
                Bruce Highway resident Nelson Clough said he was startled by the commotion in his normally quiet and rural neighborhood.
                “There were police cars parked right in front of my house and a helicopter circling above. It was the FBI, state police and others,” said Clough. “My wife was gone out when it all started, so I went out and asked a state trooper if she should come home or stay in town. He advised she stay in town. It certainly wasn’t what you normally see around here.”
                Clough said police did enter the home of a next-door neighbor. He declined to reveal the name of the residents.
                Another neighbor, who asked not be identified, said she and her family had never seen anything like it.
                “We pulled up to our street and there were police officers wearing Kevlar and holding assault rifles. They wanted to see our identification before we could pass the checkpoint,” she said. “It was frightening.”
                She said police were searching a home at the “top of the hill.” She did not name the residents but said that they kept to themselves and were relatively unknown to her family.
                “Their children didn’t go to Blissfield schools and they didn’t play with our kids,” she said
                She said police investigated the property into the wee hours, flooding the pole barn with light and pulling up a van to move things in and out.
                The FBI conducted raids Saturday night in Lenawee and Washtenaw county in an investigation that reportedly targeted members of Hutaree, a Christian-oriented militia group. WXYZ-TV in Detroit reported operations in the Sand Creek and Clayton areas.
                FoxNews.com reported that several arrests had been made in relation to the sale of pipe bombs.
                A militia member told AnnArbor.com that five members of Hutaree were arrested during a raid at a service for a Hutaree member who had recently died.
                Similar federal law enforcement raids have taken place in Sandusky and Huron, Ohio, and Hammond, Indiana.
                A Toledo Blade report indicated the law enforcement operation would continue into tonight.
               

 

                 OGDEN – Saturday’s federal law enforcement operation reportedly targeting a “Christian” militia group in Lenawee County included a search of a Bruce Highway home in Ogden Township.