Home
Share |

Content about Township

November 22, 2011
Riga Twp. considers ways to handle noise complaints

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 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
Riga voters face referendum vote on wind ordinance

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.

August 24, 2011
Riga Day kicks off bright, early Saturday

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 Twp. to vote on wind ordinance

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
Blissfield Fire Dept., township disagree on fire truck purchase

The Blissfield Township Board and the Blissfield Fire Department may agree that the department has been one truck short for a while.

But they seem to disagree whether one should be purchased and, if so, what type of truck should be purchased sometime in the future. 

The Blissfield Township Board and the Blissfield Fire Department may agree that the department has been one truck short for a while.

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.

July 7, 2011
Riga wind energy ordinance finalized

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 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.

July 1, 2011
Riga Township meeting postponed

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 14, 2011
Sides weigh in on proposed Riga wind ordinance

 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
Deerfield man electrocuted

MADISON TOWNSHIP— A Deerfield Township man was electrocuted last week while trimming trees in the Airport Subdivision in Madison Township. 

May 10, 2011
Roads, sewage and wind on Riga agenda

In a regular monthly meeting Monday evening, the Riga Township board discussed Memorial Day, local road repair, issues with the sewer system, and the proposed Riga area wind energy projects.

In a regular monthly meeting Monday evening, the Riga Township board discussed Memorial Day, local road repair, issues with the sewer system, and the proposed Riga area wind energy projects.

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 20, 2011
Recall petition wording approved

The Lenawee County Election Commission unamimously approved the wording for a potential recall petition sought against Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle at a clarity hearing Wednesday. 

The Lenawee County Election Commission unamimously approved the wording for a potential recall petition sought against Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle at a clarity hearing Wednesday. This was the second time in as many months that Beagle was the object of possible recall petition.  Petitioner William Frantz of Riga will have 180 days to secure enough signatures to get the recall on a ballot.

Please see the April 27, 2011, edition of The Advance for more on this copyrighted story by Melissa Burnor.

April 12, 2011
Beagle recall effort rekindles

After being turned down for some unclear language in the petition wording, a group opposed to wind turbine construction in local townships is again seeking a recall of Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle.

  After being turned down for some unclear language in the petition wording, a group opposed to wind turbine construction in local townships is again seeking a recall of Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle.

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
Appeal deadline passes on Beagle recall

A deadline for appealing the decision of the Lenawee County Election Commission on the clarity of recall wording against Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle has come and gone without any action by the group that had brought a possible recall effort against him.

A deadline for appealing the decision of the Lenawee County Election Commission on the clarity of recall wording against Riga Township Treasurer Richard Beagle has come and gone without any action by the group that had brought a possible recall effort against him.

March 30, 2011
Recall effort against Simon moves ahead

At present only one of two people currently targeted by a local group against the development of wind turbines in the Riga Township will face a possible recall.

At present only one of two people currently targeted by a local group against the development of wind turbines in the Riga Township will face a possible recall.

March 15, 2011
Proposed zoning ordinance change hearing packs Riga Twp. meeting

© 2011 All content copyrighted. No reproduction without permission

RIGA — Thursday’s Riga Township planning commission meeting saw the Riga Fire Department’s main hall packed from wall to wall. Residents of Riga, Ogden, Palmyra, Sylvania and beyond gathered to discuss the proposed Blissfield area wind farm and hear about the zoning ordinance recently drafted by the planning commission that regulates the implementation of wind turbines in Riga Township.

© 2011 All content copyrighted. No reproduction without permission

March 15, 2011
Riga recall bid retooled, revived

RIGA – Near the end of the Monday evening Riga Township meeting, township supervisor Jefferee Simon made an announcement to all in attendance.

     “I got a call from the clerk Friday and a letter in the mail Saturday and I’m being recalled again,” Simon said.

© 2011 All content copyrighted. No reproduction without permission

March 8, 2011
Norma Ruhl

Norma V. Ruhl, 95, of Adrian, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Bixby Medical Center.

     

     Norma V. Ruhl, 95, of Adrian, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Bixby Medical Center.

March 8, 2011
Recall petition wording denied

Dissatisfied residents in another area township are seeking to recall board members over the wind turbines being proposed in some rural townships.

© 2011 All content copyrighted. No reproduction without permission

Dissatisfied residents in another area township are seeking to recall board members over the wind turbines being proposed in some rural townships.

January 11, 2011
Wind seminar planned

RIGA — The wind turbine debate is still blowing through Riga, and members of a group called the Interstate Informed Citizens Coalition (IICC) wants to make sure their voice is heard. 

By MIKE McHONE

RIGA — The wind turbine debate is still blowing through Riga, and members of a group called the Interstate Informed Citizens Coalition (IICC) wants to make sure their voice is heard.