February 21, 2024

Delta County begins expansion at Fuller Park

Delta County is going to proceed on development of a day use area at Fuller Park despite a procedural glitch that is delaying funding. The board Tuesday voted to refer the issue to its finance committee before considering the full package. Commissioner Bob Peterson says in the meantime, the board approved up to $15,000 to […]
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February 15, 2024

Viau, Malnar discuss energy resolution, Delta County Airport

Delta County Commissioners Steve Viau and John Malnar say they support the ballot initiative that would repel the portion of the state’s new energy bill that would put solar and wind turbine siting approvals in the hands of the Public Service Commission. Malnar says they need to restore local control in siting decisions in the […]
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February 14, 2024

Ranstadler says Delta County Airport Out of 'Administrative Crisis'

Delta County Airport Manager Robert Ranstadler talks about how they worked through an "administrative crisis" and what the future is at the airport.
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February 13, 2024

Moyle talks about Delta County Airport, Parks, Recall

Delta County Commissioner Dave Moyle says he does not regret his vote a year ago to terminate Emily DeSalvo as Delta County Administrator. That vote is being used as the reason to recall him and two other commissioners on May 7.
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February 8, 2024

Van Ginhoven talks about Delta County recall campaign

One year after Emily DeSalvo was fired as Delta County Administrator, Kelli Van Ginhoven says the reasons for the firing are still as objectionable today as it was on Feb. 7, 2023. Van Ginhoven is one of three candidates running to recall three commissioners who voted to fire DeSalvo.
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February 7, 2024

Peterson talks about Delta County Airport, Energy Resolution

Delta County Commissioners approved a resolution in support of a ballot initiative aimed at restoring local siting control of solar and wind projects in Michigan. Commissioner Bob Peterson says it was a tough decision because, in this case, he feels state control is giving landowners a better opportunity to use their land the way they […]
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February 7, 2024

Wery Makes Plans for Delta County Parks

Plans are to expand Fuller Park in Delta County this summer. Parks manager Steve Wery says they want to add a pavilion and playground at the park. He says the new day use area will be in a wooded section between two camping sites. This is the first year that Delta County is taking over […]
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