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December 20, 2011

SYLVANIA — Stanley “Dale” Eisenmann , 75, of Petersburg, passed away December 15, 2011,  at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family.

SYLVANIA — Stanley “Dale” Eisenmann , 75, of Petersburg, passed away December 15, 2011,  at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family.

November 29, 2011

PALMYRA — In Palmyra Township, the effort to overturn a recently passed wind energy ordinance is gaining momentum, according to resident Laura Van Camp, who on Nov. 8 filed for a petition to get a referendum on the February ballot. 

PALMYRA — In Palmyra Township, the effort to overturn a recently passed wind energy ordinance is gaining momentum, according to resident Laura Van Camp, who on Nov. 8 filed for a petition to get a referendum on the February ballot. Van Camp, a member of the anti-wind energy Interstate Informed Citizens Coalition, says the ordinance is not sufficiently protective.

November 22, 2011

RIGA — At its Nov. 14 monthly meeting, the Riga Township board discussed how to handle noise complaints near the ethanol plant, eliminated the position of constable, heard the fire department’s year-end report and fielded complaints about township road conditions.

RIGA — At its Nov. 14 monthly meeting, the Riga Township board discussed how to handle noise complaints near the ethanol plant, eliminated the position of constable, heard the fire department’s year-end report and fielded complaints about township road conditions.

November 15, 2011

LILLIAN, Ala. — Donald Bettis, 90, of Lillian, Alabama went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 7, 2011.

LILLIAN, Ala. — Donald Bettis, 90, of Lillian, Alabama went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 7, 2011.

November 8, 2011

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 8, 2011

The Blissfield American Legion Post 325 and Blissfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10912 are teaming up to honor veterans of the region and the nation this Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011.

The Blissfield American Legion Post 325 and Blissfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10912 are teaming up to honor veterans of the region and the nation this Veterans Day.

November 3, 2011

Donald E. “Butch” Goetz, 81, of Blissfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, MI.

Donald E. “Butch” Goetz, 81, of Blissfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, MI.

November 3, 2011

Maida K. Thompson, 90, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Blissfield Place under the care of the Hospice of Lenawee. 

Maida K. Thompson, 90, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Blissfield Place under the care of the Hospice of Lenawee.  She was born on February 21, 1921, in Palmyra Twp., Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Elma (White) Rau.  

November 3, 2011

RIGA — Riga Township residents will vote Tuesday whether or not to adopt an amendment to Riga’s zoning ordinance that regulates industrial wind energy development.

RIGA — Riga Township residents will vote Tuesday, Nov. 8, whether or not to adopt an amendment to Riga’s zoning ordinance that regulates industrial wind energy development.

September 20, 2011

RIGA — Karen Kay Salsbury, age 67, of Riga, passed away September 14, 2011. 

RIGA — Karen Kay Salsbury, age 67, of Riga, passed away September 14, 2011. She was born October 5, 1943, in Blissfield, MI, to Oscar & Mary (Conrad) Miller. She was a 1992 graduate of Blissfield High School. She married Reid Salsbury in 1985 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Riga. He preceded her in death in 2005. 

September 13, 2011

The street became a palette in downtown Blissfield during Saturday’s Art at Your Feet event, sponsored by the Blissfield Downtown District Authority/Main Street Program. 

The street became a palette in downtown Blissfield during Saturday’s Art at Your Feet event, sponsored by the Blissfield Downtown District Authority/Main Street Program. Artists young and old, amateur and professional used chalk and temporary paint to turn Lane Street into a giant asphalt canvas for their creations. More than 60 artists, or 44 teams, registered to participate — a record, according to Main Street manager Michael Sessions.

August 24, 2011

Every year the Riga Day celebration gets a little bigger. But, now in its third consecutive year it still remains an event to encourage the small community to get together and enjoy they day.

Every year the Riga Day celebration gets a little bigger. But, now in its third consecutive year it still remains an event to encourage the small community to get together and enjoy they day.

August 24, 2011

RIGA—The effort to bring Riga Township’s recently approved zoning ordinance amendment to a vote was a success. The petition, circulated by pro-wind energy Riga residents, gathered more than twice the number of signatures required to put the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot. The results were certified by the Lenawee County Clerk.

RIGA—The effort to bring Riga Township’s recently approved zoning ordinance amendment to a vote was a success. The petition, circulated by pro-wind energy Riga residents, gathered more than twice the number of signatures required to put the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot. The results were certified by the Lenawee County Clerk.

August 9, 2011

Douglas E. Vore Sr.,  age 58, of Blissfield, passed away at home on Monday, August  8, 2011, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Lenawee.

Douglas E. Vore Sr.,  age 58, of Blissfield, passed away at home on Monday, August  8, 2011, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Lenawee.

August 2, 2011

     ADRIAN – Janet R. Fisher, 73, of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at her home under the loving care of her family.

  

ADRIAN – Janet R. Fisher, 73, of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at her home under the loving care of her family.

July 28, 2011

Riga's Olivia Miller won this year's Senior Talent competition at the Lenawee County Fair with her rendition of "The Voice" by Celtic Woman.

Riga's Olivia Miller won this year's Senior Talent competition at the Lenawee County Fair with her rendition of "The Voice" by Celtic Woman.

In addition, Olivia and brother Brock both had great success with their chickens at the fair. At the Small Animal Auction, Brock's pen went for $375 and Olivia's for $325. Not bad, considering the average price was $225.

July 26, 2011

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.

July 19, 2011

PALMYRA — George (Geo) VanNieuwenhze, age 97, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2011, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee, surrounded by his family at the home on the farm where he grew up and raised his two girls and where he worked and cared for the land that he loved so much along the Raisin River for 86 years.

PALMYRA — George (Geo) VanNieuwenhze, age 97, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2011, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee, surrounded by his family at the home on the farm where he grew up and raised his two girls and where he worked and cared for the land that he loved so much along the Raisin River for 86 years.

July 7, 2011

In a special meeting last Wednesday night at the Blissfield American Legion, the Riga Township board finalized language on a zoning ordinance amendment regulating the development of industrial wind energy in Riga Township. There were cheers and applause from many in the audience when the board approved the ordinance proposed by the Riga planning commission with an additional restriction.

In a special meeting last Wednesday night at the Blissfield American Legion, the Riga Township board finalized language on a zoning ordinance amendment regulating the development of industrial wind energy in Riga Township. There were cheers and applause from many in the audience when the board approved the ordinance proposed by the Riga planning commission with an additional restriction.

July 5, 2011

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.

July 1, 2011

Two hundred tickets were distributed and 200 people were allowed in the Riga Township Hall for a meeting considering the proposed wind ordinance Thursday night, but a long line remained outside of people who couldn't get in as the crowd had exceeded the building's capacity. 

Two hundred tickets were distributed and 200 people were allowed in the Riga Township Hall for a meeting considering the proposed wind ordinance Thursday night, but a long line remained outside of people who couldn't get in as the crowd had exceeded the building's capacity.  With TV cameras from two stations and  other media present, the meeting was postponed in an effort to find a larger venue to accommodate all those wanting to hear the discussion and any action that might take place.

June 28, 2011

June 14, 2011

 RIGA — At Monday evening’s Riga Township board meeting, a variety of 
people spoke out on the issue of local wind energy development.
      

 RIGA — At Monday evening’s Riga Township board meeting, a variety of 
people spoke out on the issue of local wind energy development.
        Jon Kreucher, an attorney for the Royal Oak-based firm Howard and 
Howard, has worked with townships, landowners and industrial 
developers on land use and right-of-way issues. Kreucher said he was 
asked by wind developer Juwi to speak at the meeting. He said the 

June 2, 2011

RIGA — Robert (Bob) Hamilton, age 89, a longtime Riga resident, passed away May 25, 2011 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio.  

  

RIGA — Robert (Bob) Hamilton, age 89, a longtime Riga resident, passed away May 25, 2011 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio.