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May 8, 2012
Palmyra Twp. votes today (May 8) on wind ordinance

 Palmyra Township voters are going to the polls today, Tuesday, May 8, on a referendum on wind.

Palmyra Township voters are going to the polls today, Tuesday, May 8, on a referendum on wind. Voters will have the choice of upholding an ordinance passed by the township board last October regulating wind energy facilities or turbines in the township or voting to nullify the ordinance. Voters will cast a yes vote if they want the ordinance to remain as it is. Voters will cast a no vote to show their desire to nullify the ordinance.

May 8, 2012
Palmyra Twp. wind ordinance fails

PALMYRA - Voters in Palmyra Township voted "no" in a referendum ballot issue Tuesday on a wind ordinance in the township. The vote was 259 "no" to 217 "yes."

PALMYRA - Voters in Palmyra Township voted "no" in a referendum ballot issue Tuesday on a wind ordinance in the township. The vote was 259 "no" to 217 "yes."

Voters had the choice of upholding an ordinance passed by the township board last October regulating wind energy facilities or turbines in the township with a "yes" vote, or voting to nullify the ordinance with a "no" vote.

April 24, 2012
Palmyra Twp. faces wind ordinance referendum May 8

In less than two weeks, the residents of Palmyra Township will be asked to cast a referendum vote for or against the commercial wind turbine ordinance passed last fall by the township board.

In less than two weeks, the residents of Palmyra Township will be asked to cast a referendum vote for or against the commercial wind turbine ordinance passed last fall by the township board.

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.

February 7, 2012
Palmyra Twp. to vote May 8

PALMYRA — Palmyra Township residents will vote May 8 on a referendum of the township’s Wind Turbine Ordinance passed late last year that would allow the development of wind energy in the township if it stands as approved by the board last fall.

PALMYRA — Palmyra Township residents will vote May 8 on a referendum of the township’s Wind Turbine Ordinance passed late last year that would allow the development of wind energy in the township if it stands as approved by the board last fall.

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.

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

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.

December 13, 2011
Tax reform to affect wind farms

The State Tax Commission has made changes to the Michigan Personal Property Tax that lower the amount wind energy developers must pay for the tax.

The State Tax Commission has made changes to the Michigan Personal Property Tax that lower the amount wind energy developers must pay for the tax.

November 29, 2011
Palmyra wind ordinance targeted

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
Blissfield set to glow Saturday, Nov. 26

One of the Blissfield events everyone looks forward to every year takes place a couple of weeks early this year. The Parade of Lights Presented by Iott Insurance Agency will brighten up Lane Street Saturday, Nov. 26 and have some extra attractions along with it. 

One of the Blissfield events everyone looks forward to every year takes place a couple of weeks early this year. The Parade of Lights Presented by Iott Insurance Agency will brighten up Lane Street Saturday, Nov. 26 and have some extra attractions along with it. 

November 8, 2011
FAA report questions 63 proposed wind turbine sites

A recent Federal Aviation Administration ruling could prove a serious obstacle to wind energy development in the Blissfield area. A study by the FAA found that 63 wind turbine sites proposed by developer Juwi Wind are “presumed hazards” due to their proximity to Toledo Express Airport.

A recent Federal Aviation Administration ruling could prove a serious obstacle to wind energy development in the Blissfield area. A study by the FAA found that 63 wind turbine sites proposed by developer Juwi Wind are “presumed hazards” due to their proximity to Toledo Express Airport.

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.

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.

October 5, 2011
Palmyra reviews proposed wind ordinance

The Palmyra Township board continued its gradual deliberation of an ordinance regulating industrial wind energy development during two special meetings.

The Palmyra Township board continued its gradual deliberation of an ordinance regulating industrial wind energy development during two special meetings held Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 27 and 29. No final decisions were made, but the board finished reviewing the ordinance and its language.

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 25, 2011
BD puts youthful energy on trail

A young but energetic team is what first year Britton Deerfield Patriot cross county coach Jay Yockey believes he has in the seven girls and four boys running for the Patriots this year.  

A young but energetic team is what first year Britton Deerfield Patriot cross county coach Jay Yockey believes he has in the seven girls and four boys running for the Patriots this year.  For the first time in several years Britton Deerfield is fielding a full scoring girls team Yockey said there are four freshman one sophomore and two juniors on the team.

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 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 16, 2011
Palmyra Planning Commission approves draft wind ordinance

PALMYRA - The Palmyra Township planning commission took two special meetings to finalize a draft zoning ordinance regulating wind energy development in the township.

PALMYRA - The Palmyra Township planning commission took two special meetings to finalize a draft zoning ordinance regulating wind energy development in the township. The ordinance will now move on to the Region II planning commission, which will review it and make recommendations before sending it along to the Palmyra Township board.

August 2, 2011
Palmyra considers wind ordinance

PALMYRA — The Palmyra Township planning commission produced a draft of a zoning ordinance regulating industrial wind energy development at a special meeting last Tuesday evening. 

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.

June 14, 2011
Let there be new light

    As the Pink Floyd song title says, “Let There be More Light.” And 
hopefully, that’s exactly what will happen in Blissfield by the end 
of this week or the beginning of next.
     

As the Pink Floyd song title says, “Let There be More Light.” And 
hopefully, that’s exactly what will happen in Blissfield by the end 
of this week or the beginning of next.
      According to village administrator Jim Wonacott, the wiring for 
new LED street lights is taking place “as we speak,” and the new 
lights will be installed from the U.S. 223 bridge all the way down to 
Lena’s restaurant.