Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A carnival will be coming to Hartland on June 6-9.
During Tuesday night's Hartland Township meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the proposal from the Hartland Chamber of Commerce for a special event application for the purpose of a summer carnival. According to Executive Director Jana Warford, the board approved the Chamber's request and plans will move forward to bring the event to Hartland in June. According to a previous report, the carnival will take place on June 6-9, lasting until 11 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 8 p.m. on Sunday and will be located in the parking lot of the Hartland Target in the Shops at Waldenwoods shopping center. "Hartland Township, Waldenwoods Properties and Target has worked collaboratively with the Chamber to bring this event to Hartland," …
Henry Ford board members voted against the multi-billion-dollar deal Tuesday afternoon.
The Beaumont and Henry Ford health systems merger has been called off after "different perspectives" emerged about the $6.4-billion deal. Henry Ford board of trustees' decision Tuesday followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members, according to Beaumont. “We have benefited greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” said Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” In a letter to employees, Henry Ford CEO Nancy Schlichting wrote the …
Henry Ford ends discussions with Beaumont.
Beaumont Health System and Henry Ford Health System have ended discussions of a proposed merger to combine their operations into a new health system. “We have benefitted greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” says Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” Today’s announcement followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members. “We are very grateful to our board members, physicians, nurses, leaders and other professionals who worked …
American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan shares ways local residents can support those affected by the disaster.
Dozens of people – including children – were killed when a massive tornado Monday afternoon ripped through the town of Moore, Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City, according to the Associated Press. As search-and-rescue crews continue to dig through the rubble, many people are wondering what they can do to help those affected by the disaster. John Mozena, spokesperson for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan, said the organization should know more later today about exactly how much help is needed. "We're still in the assessment phase of what's going on in Oklahoma with our disaster assessment professionals," he said. "You see the photos of the devastation and it's just horrific, and the people in the town have lost everything." …
The Hartland Chamber is proposing a carnival in Hartland on June 6-9.
Nothing says summer like a carnival and Hartland may soon be welcoming one of it's own to town. On the agenda for Tuesday night's Hartland Board of Trustees meeting, The Hartland Chamber of Commerce, partnered with Elliott’s Amusements, is proposing a 4-day carnival, which could take place in the parking lot of the Shops at Waldenwoods. According to the meeting agenda, the carnival would take place on June 6-9, lasting until 11 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 8 p.m. on Sunday. The Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce has been considering a carnival venue for the area for some time, according to Executive Director Jana Warford, and originally had planned for an October 2013 date. "But Elliott's Amusements had a cancellation for June …
Tony Sacco's, The River Community Church and DTE solar farm are all on Tuesday's agenda for Hartland Board of Trustees.
Approvals for the next phases of three ongoing projects will be on the agenda for the Hartland Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday night. Items include an outdoor eating area and façade changes for Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza, a preliminary site plan approval for the River Community Church and approval for a permit for construction for the DTE Energy solar panel farm at Hartland High School. The agenda item for Tony Sacco’s includes a proposal for a seating area for 26 patrons on the west side of the restaurant's future location, the former Blockbuster store, that is currently a landscaped area. Existing landscape would have to be re-positioned, according to the agenda memorandum by Planning Director Dave Campbell, and the existing …
Sgt. Mark Thompson of the Michigan State Police advises on speeding citations.
Quam Amoa, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada has several questions about a speeding citation he received while traveling near Grand Rapids, Michigan. In his email, Quam explains when he was issued the speeding citation and he did not understand how to pay for the speeding citation. The officer suggested he make a court date, which Quam did, but Quam did not attend the court date. Quam is asking, how can he now take care of the citation and what are the repercussions if he does not take care of the speeding citation and wants to drive in Michigan again. Quam’s current situation is a perfect example of what not to do when issued a citation. If you’re responsible for the violation, pay the fine. If you think you are not responsible, setup …
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Emily Kreger, a Wyandotte native, is always looking for her next big challenge. But, why? Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Emily Kreger, a Grosse Pointe Park resident and Wyandotte native, says she's never been good at doing just one thing. For instance, just to name a few, Kreger has trained with the U.S. National Rowing team, ran the Boston marathon, practiced medicine in South Africa, graduated from Yale University and notably, swam the last leg of the English Channel on a relay team to raise money for Lou Gehrig's Disease. Here, Kreger shares her zest and motivation for life, and her advice for approaching goals, no matter how …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Storms are expected to roll through Hartland this afternoon and through the evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of southeast Michigan, including Hartland. According to the alert, there is a risk of severe storms this afternoon and through the evening. "Damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and 1-inch hail will be the primary threats, although an isolated tornado will be possible as well," the alert states. Heavy rainfall is also expected with the storms. The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday.
Clyde Rd dust survivor
9:39 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I am glad for this approval. This township needs to become less introverted and expand our interaction with people outside our comfort zone, including CARNIES! If you really think this will be a negative (from the comments on the related article today), take your dollars and go buy an island somewhere where you can isolate yourself from reality. My taxes should go for community programs that … more ›