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February 7, 2012
BD has Valentine's Day Coming Home

Britton Deerfield High School will celebrate its Coming Home on Valentine’s Day. Juniors will be crowned king and queen at the half time of the boys varsity basketball game against Summerfield. 

February 7, 2012
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February 7, 2012
Isakson BHS queen, Seidl is king

Blissfield High School celebrated Coming Home last week.

Blissfield High School celebrated Coming Home last week. A highlight of the week-long festivities was Friday night’s game and the half-time crowning of Shaunna Isakson and Alex Seidl as Coming Home queen and king.

For more photos from Coming Home, please see the Feb. 8, 2012, edition of The Advance.

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.

January 31, 2012
Beverly Bell

WAUSEON, Ohio — Beverly Kay Bell, age 72, of Wauseon passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, in her home. 

WAUSEON, Ohio — Beverly Kay Bell, age 72, of Wauseon passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, in her home. She was a life-long homemaker and had also worked as a Librarian for the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library in Blissfield, MI.

January 31, 2012
Fire truck expected to arrive week of Feb. 13

Inspections and some final details in the completion of the outfitting of Blissfield Township’s new ladder truck has pushed the delivery date back a couple of weeks.

Inspections and some final details in the completion of the outfitting of Blissfield Township’s new ladder truck has pushed the delivery date back a couple of weeks.

January 24, 2012
Blissfield Bowling Club hosts Clinton

 

The BHS bowling club hosted Clinton Monday night at Rich Lanes.

The BHS bowling club hosted Clinton Monday night at Rich Lanes.
January 24, 2012
Community concert series planned

An idea among some members of a local  church to provide local concert opportunities is coming to fruition in 2012.

An idea among some members of a local  church to provide local concert opportunities is coming to fruition in 2012.

January 17, 2012
Beurer named to key post in state DHS

LANSING — Michigan Department of Human Services director Maura Corrigan has appointed  Deerfield resident Terrence Beurer as director of field operations.

LANSING — Michigan Department of Human Services director Maura Corrigan has appointed  Deerfield resident Terrence Beurer as director of field operations. He’s served as acting director for field operations during the past six months.

January 17, 2012
Blissfield Competitive Cheer

The Blissfield competitive cheer team is eager to show its school pride and athletic prowess with an all-new set of routines this year.

The Blissfield competitive cheer team is eager to show its school pride and athletic prowess with an all-new set of routines this year. Although the cheer season got off to a late start due to extra time spent developing routines, head coach Amber Spotts has high hopes for her girls.

January 17, 2012
Blissfield Varsity Boys' Basketball

A challenging season lies ahead for the Blissfield boys basketball team as a young squad of Royals looks to refine its game.

A challenging season lies ahead for the Blissfield boys basketball team as a young squad of Royals looks to refine its game. However, at the Jan. 17 point, the team had only one loss and were racking up the wins.

January 17, 2012
Blissfield Wrestling 2011-12

A Blissfield wrestling team 28 men strong promises an exciting season this year, according to head coach Andy Ford.

A Blissfield wrestling team 28 men strong promises an exciting season this year, according to head coach Andy Ford. Some have their eyes set on the state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, while others are trying out for the first time.

January 17, 2012
Britton Deerfield Boys' Varsity Basketball

If Britton Deerfield boys varsity coach Darren Shiels had to pick one word to describe his Patriot squad this year he would use the word “unity”.

If Britton Deerfield boys varsity coach Darren Shiels had to pick one word to describe his Patriot squad this year he would use the word “unity”.

January 17, 2012
Britton Deerfield Varsity Girls' Basketball

The Britton Deerfield girls' varsity basketball team is going back to the basics in an effort to build a successful program. 

The Britton Deerfield girls' varsity basketball team is going back to the basics in an effort to build a successful program. First-year varsity coach Craig Tanis is hoping his young team can compete seriously in the Tri-County this year. The Patriots were 3-11 in league play last year and 6-14 overall.

January 17, 2012
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January 17, 2012
Whiteford Boys' Basketball

The race to the top of the Tri-County could be an interesting one, Whiteford boys varsity basketball coach Jim Ross.

The race to the top of the Tri-County could be an interesting one, Whiteford boys varsity basketball coach Jim Ross.

January 17, 2012
Whiteford Girls' Basketball

“We are young but quick,” Whiteford girls varsity coach Jay Haselschwerdt said about his team this year. 

“We are young but quick,” Whiteford girls varsity coach Jay Haselschwerdt said about his team this year. With only two seniors on the squad of 11 that also has one sophomore and a freshman on the roster, there is a lot of room to grow this year. But he is also expecting some solid leadership from his seniors this year as well.

January 17, 2012
Wind developers look to mid-Michigan

Wind energy developer Blissfield Wind Energy, is pursuing development opportunities in Gratiot and Ionia counties after more than a year spent trying to gain sufficient land and support for the Blissfield Wind Energy project.

Copyright 2012, River Raisin Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Copyright, 2012, River Raisin Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Palmyra Township verifies referendum

PALMYRA — At Thursday evening’s regular monthly Palmyra Township meeting, the board discussed excess drain water in the Man-Nor Farms subdivision, ended a firefighter’s probation and verified that a referendum to overturn the recently passed wind energy ordinance will make the ballot.

PALMYRA — At the Jan. 5 regular monthly Palmyra Township meeting, the board discussed excess drain water in the Man-Nor Farms subdivision, ended a firefighter’s probation and verified that a referendum to overturn the recently passed wind energy ordinance will make the ballot.

January 10, 2012
Schools cope with reduced funding

Midway through the school year, local school districts are doing what they can to deal with the $1 billion dollar education cut passed by state legislators over the summer — which translates to $470 per pupil in lost funding. Some schools are going strong, while others are close to buckling under the weight of massive deficits.

Midway through the school year, local school districts are doing what they can to deal with the $1 billion dollar education cut passed by state legislators over the summer — which translates to $470 per pupil in lost funding. Some schools are going strong, while others are close to buckling under the weight of massive deficits.

January 3, 2012
Added fire truck charges denied

In a special board meeting called by Blissfield Township Supervisor Lewis Bowman, Tuesday, the township board voted unanimously not to approve additional money to cover changes made to the new ladder truck that the township agreed to purchase in October. 

In a special board meeting called by Blissfield Township Supervisor Lewis Bowman, Tuesday, Jan. 3, the township board voted unanimously not to approve additional money to cover changes made to the new ladder truck that the township agreed to purchase in October.

The original price agreed upon by the township was $677,644.

Additional charges for approximately $16,000 were denied. An invoice was presented to the board at their December meeting that included the changes. The truck tentatively will arrive toward the end of January with payment due upon delivery.

January 3, 2012
Kenneth Knadler

Kenneth T. Knadler, 56, of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at his home.

Kenneth T. Knadler, 56, of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at his home.

January 3, 2012
Patricia Tipping

Patricia Carol Tipping, age 65 of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at her home.  

January 3, 2012
Riley retires from prosecutor's office

After 32 years as part of the Lenawee County Prosecutor’s office, Blissfield attorney Frank Riley a is retiring from his current post as chief prosecutor.

After 32 years as part of the Lenawee County Prosecutor’s office, Blissfield attorney Frank Riley a is retiring from his current post as chief prosecutor.