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AVAILABLE JOBS AT LENAWEE ISD
Before & After School Childcare Provider
Bus Drivers
Consultant – Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Interpreters for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Maintenance Mechanic
School Social Worker
School Psychologists
Special Education Teachers (EI, CI)
Speech & Language Pathologists
Please visit the Lenawee ISD website at www.lisd.us for more information. Background checks will be
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LEGAL
Notice to Creditors:
The decedent, Jeanette D. Knox who lived at 7133 Sand Creek Hwy., Sand Creek, Michigan, died February 15, 2026.
The decedent, whose date of birth was October 30, 1937, was settlor of a revocable trust entitled Knox Family Trust and established on the 25th day of September, 2003.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and trust will be forever barred unless presented to James Knox, named trustee at 7321 Sand Creek Hwy, Sand Creek, MI 49279 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
Date : March 9, 2026 (101)
NOTICE
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING & COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 2026
Draft Copy
The Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 Budget & Millage was called to order by President Todd Nighswander at 6:45 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Trustees Present: Kevin Eggleston, Gary Fall Jr., Joel LaRocca & Dave Rogers. Absent: Gary Cousnio & Mike Gilson. Guest: Lee Shirey Plann. Comm. Chairman No public comment.
Motion LaRocca to adjourn @ 6:53 pm 2nd Fall Carried.
The regular meeting of the Deerfield Village Council was called to order with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 pm by President Nighswander.
Trustees Present Kevin Eggleston, Gary Fall Jr., Joel LaRocca & Dave Rogers.
Absent Gary Cousino & Mike Gilson.
Superintendent Crots was in attendance. Guests: Lee Shirey Plann. Comm. Chair.
Minutes of the regular meeting were read and approved with spelling correction of Sheriff & Ace Pyro.
Treasurer’s Report –Motion LaRocca to approve treasurer’s report 2nd Eggleston Carried. Motion Eggleston to set millage at 10.6043 for General and 1.8961 for Village Streets 2nd Fall Carried. Motion LaRocca to adopt the proposed 2026-2027 Village Budget as presented. 2nd Eggleston carried.
Village Supt.’s Report- Reviewed and put on file and website.
Village President’s Report- Trustee Cousino has resigned his position. The Council is looking to fill that position and complete the term that ends in November. Those interested should submit their written request for consideration to the Village office by March 27, 2026 and plan to attend the April 6th meeting which is held at the Village office at 7:00pm. Open position will be posted in the Advance and on the Village social media outlets.
Community Update: Food Truck Schedule can be viewed at deerfieldmichigan.gov. Community Day is May 29 & 30th – Anyone interested in helping please reach out to the Village Office 517-447-3138. Garage Sale Days is June 12 & 13.
Police Report – Reviewed Public Communication – Nothing was received. Planning Commission: Chairman Shirey’s written annual report was given. An updated Parks and Recreation plan for the Village was discussed. This plan would be needed to pursue opportunities for grants. Trustee LaRocca motioned to enter into an agreement with Region 2 for their help with the Park & Rec. plan 2nd Gary Fall Jr. Carried.
New Business: Motion Eggleston to add to the insurance policy $1,000,000 for fireworks liability coverage for community day 2nd Fall Carried. Motion Rogers to have Paul Hammerstrom Jr., current building inspector, reach out to property owner and Raisin Township regarding safety concerns with the hole at a current construction site in the Vineyard. 2nd Eggleston Carried.
Motion Gary Fall Jr. to adjourn @ 7:40 pm 2nd Eggleston Carried.
The next Council meeting will be held April 6, 2026 at the Village Office @ 7pm.
Respectfully Submitted: Denise Wylie, Village Clerk (463)
NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF BLISSFIELD
PUBLIC NOTICE
BLISSFIELD TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS:
A budget public hearing meeting will be held Tuesday March 17, 2026 at the Blissfield Township Hall, 177 West Brooke Lane, Blissfield, Michigan at 7:00 PM. Prior, to the Regular Scheduled Township Board Meeting.
“The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget & The 2026-2027 Budget will be a subject of this hearing.“
(MCL 141.412)
Budget will be available for inspection at the Township of Blissfield Office. Contact the Township Clerk to request a copy of the budget for public
inspection.
The Township of Blissfield board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and service, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days’ prior notice to the Township of Blissfield Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance should contact the Township of Blissfield board in writing or by calling the Township Clerk.
Mail: PO Box 58, Blissfield, Michigan 49228 or Email: blisstwpclerk@gmail.com. Phone: 517-486-2626
Diann Paul-Warner, Township of Blissfield Clerk
NOTICE
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice:
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
Is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of
Trustee for the Village Council.
This appointed position will be to finish the existing term ending Nov. 2026.
Submit Letters of Interest to:
Village of Deerfield
P.O. Box 277
Deerfield, MI 49238
Or email deervil@cass.net
Questions: 517-447-3138
Please submit your interest by March 27th
And plan to attend the Council meeting April 6, 2026 at the Village Office 101 W. River St. Deerfield @ 7 p.m.
NOTICE
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP
LENAWEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that the Palmyra
Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing during a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Palmyra Township Hall, 6490 Palmyra Rd., Palmyra, MI 49268, to receive comments on an application submitted by River Raisin
Development LLC for an issuance of a special use
permit for a residential treatment facility at 3822 Sharp Rd (PA0 119-4890-00), a special approval use under Section 4.2.3(H) of the Palmyra Township
Zoning Ordinance.
The application materials may be viewed at the Township Hall by appointment at the Clerk’s office; please call (517) 260-8620. Written comments
concerning the application may be mailed to the
Palmyra Township Planning Commission, 6490
Palmyra Road, Palmyra, MI 49268 or emailed to
palmyratownshipclerk@gmail.com. If you choose to submit written comments, they must be received no later than April 6, 2026.
Should you have any questions regarding this
matter, please feel free to contact Clerk Christine Whited at (517) 260-8628 or Planning Commission Chair John Turpening at (517) 442-1323.
The Township of Palmyra will provide necessary
reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon one week’s advance notice. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids and service should contact Clerk Chris Whited by
writing, calling, 517-260-8628, or emailing,
palmyratownshipclerk@gmail.com.