Hartford’s water woes will soon see some relief as they have received final approval from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s administrative board for the Consolidation and Contamination Risk Reduction Grant in the amount of $2,970,800.00. This grant will be used to connect the area experiencing PFAS contamination to the city’s water system. The City of Hartford will have three years to complete this project.

At their regular meeting on June 14, the Hagar Township board approved a resolution to officially oppose House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446, both of which are currently in consideration in the Michigan legislature, and would result in the township losing their authority to regulate short term rentals. The resolution approved by Hagar Township asks Senator LaSata and Representative Wendzel to vote no on both of these pieces of legislation.

Ely Park in Hartford was packed this weekend with people partaking in the many events of the annual Strawberry Festival. Friday evening’s...